Thanks to the information supplied by Martin Duff a visit to Exeter and Newton Abbot was well worthwhile with Glorious Sunshine to photograph the Chirk log train.
150310a The arrival of the empty log train at Exeter Riverside, being passed by the 11.30 HST from Paignton to London Paddington. Copyright Roger Winnen
150310i The new cyclist bridge at Powderham does give a splendid view of afternoon down trains skirting the Exe estuary. Copyright Ron Westwater.
150310b 56105 & 56078 Arriving at Newton Abbot, running 80 mins early. Copyright Roger Winnen
150310c The two 56s Running around its train at Newton Abbot. This was a complicated operation as platform alterations had to be made to accommodate the normal passenger services. Copyright Roger Winnen
150310d 56078 and 56105 Awaits departure for Teigngrace on the Heathfield Branch. Copyright Roger Winnen
150310j 56078 Heads the log train up the Heathfield Branch for loading at Teigngrace. Copyright Ron Westwater
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