Hello Keith,
The first waste sand train departed Burngullow on the 15th June, the first such train since 2013. It is hoped this could be a regular runner. DBS liveried 66118 was the loco, and some shunting of the elderly MEA wagons took place before departure to place an unloaded wagon at the rear of the rake.
The second portion of wagons was collected in the evening, and the whole assembled train combined to go forward from Exeter to Bow in East London.
Kind regards, Craig. Many thanks for the pictures and the good news. Craig
The first waste sand train departed Burngullow on the 15th June, the first such train since 2013. It is hoped this could be a regular runner. DBS liveried 66118 was the loco, and some shunting of the elderly MEA wagons took place before departure to place an unloaded wagon at the rear of the rake.
The second portion of wagons was collected in the evening, and the whole assembled train combined to go forward from Exeter to Bow in East London.
Kind regards, Craig. Many thanks for the pictures and the good news. Craig
Sand working at Burngullow 15th June 2015 Copyright Craig Munday
66118 stands at the west end of the metals at Burngullow during a shunting operation. 15th June 2015 Copyright Craig Munday.
Sand working at Burngullow - the empty wagon being marshalled to the rear of the assembled rake 15th June 2015 Copyright Craig Munday
A very welcome sight for rail enthusiasts and a surprise for interested passengers as 150 243 on the 11.41 Penzance - Plymouth working passes 66118 and its loaded MEA wagons waiting to depart from Burngullow with an eventual destination of Bow in East London. 15th June 2015 Copyright Craig Munday
The train on the move at Carlyon Bay. 6C21 12.53 Burngullow to Exeter Riverside. 15th June 2015 Copyright Craig Munday