The Sulzer Weekend at the Dartmoor Railway on Saturday 23rd January 2016 by Roger Winnen and Roger Salter
A fine display of Sulzer Engines was on display at Okehampton today, all trains having three locomotives for the round trip to Meldon Quarry-Okehampton and Coleford Junction to its limit with Network Rail, unfortunately we stopped out of sight of the Barnstaple Line. However the event was well supported with many railway enthusiats enjoying the day.
A fine display of Sulzer Engines was on display at Okehampton today, all trains having three locomotives for the round trip to Meldon Quarry-Okehampton and Coleford Junction to its limit with Network Rail, unfortunately we stopped out of sight of the Barnstaple Line. However the event was well supported with many railway enthusiats enjoying the day.
160123a 33103 Swordfish and 47701 Waverley attached to The Polar Express rolling stock. Copyright Roger Winnen
160123aa Early in the morning 'Waverley' stands in Platform 2 of Okehampton Station. Copyright Roger Salter
160123b With the Class 33103 'Swordfish' attached to 47701 'Waverley' and 45060 on the rear we see the complete train arriving after crossing over from the other platform. Copyright Roger Winnen
160123k 'Swordfish' leads 'Waverley' into the station to form the 10.15 to Meldon. Copyright Roger Salter
160123c On arrival at Meldon Quarry we see the crew alighting from 45060 'Sherwood Forester'. Copyright Roger Winnen
160123m This massive machine at Meldon. Copyright Roger Salter
160123d Viewed from the overbridge at Sampford Courtenay we see 45060 Sherwood Forester tailing the 12.55 Meldon to Coleford Junction. Copyright Roger Winnen
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