The first of 2025 - 03.05.2025
34046 works:
'The English Riviera Express'
Roger Winnen, Martin Scane, Jon Hird, Tony Shore, Jack Burchill & Paul Barlow
34046 Braunton arrives at Exeter St David's with the English Riviera Express. 03.05.2025, copyright Roger Winnen
D1924 Crewe Diesel Depot tails the train. 03.05.2025, copyright Roger Winnen
34046 Braunton arrives at Newton Abbot on route to Paignton and Kingswear. 03.05.2025, copyright Roger Winnen
57311 coupled inside of Braunton for the steep gradients between Paignton and Kingswear. 03.05.2025, copyright Roger Winnen
34046, 57311 and 47810 pass Hollicombe Beach. 03.05.2025, copyright Jon Hird.
'Braunton' is barely working as 57311 screams behind her as they climb Goodrington Bank. 03.05.2025, copyright Jon Hird.
Goodrington from the opposite side of the line. 03.05.2025, copyright Jon Hird.
Detached from her train, 34046 runs into the station at Kingswear light loco. 03.05.2025, copyright Tony Shore.
Shortly after, 57311 followed along into the station. 03.05.2025, copyright Tony Shore.
34046 was detached just outside of Kingswear, leaving 57311 to bring the train in. 03.05.2025, copyright Jon Hird.
Crossing the level crossing at Kingswear. 03.05.2025, copyright Jon Hird.
B.R. Green 47810 on the rear of the railtour crossing the bridge into Kingswear. 03.05.2025, copyright Tony Shore.
'Braunton' runs light loco to Churston for servicing and for a spin on the turntable. 03.05.2025, copyright Jon Hird.
47810 shut down in the station waiting for the return working later in the day. 03.05.2025, copyright Tony Shore.
34046 Braunton being turned on the Churston turntable alongside 7827 Lydham Manor. 03.05.2025, copyright Roger Winnen
Having turned 34046 leaves the turntable for passage to Paignton Queens Park Station. 03.05.2025, copyright Roger Winnen
Passing the service train at Churston with 75014 Braunton awaits for the road to Paignton. 03.05.2025, copyright Roger Winnen
Deparing for Queens Park Station. 03.05.2025, copyright Roger Winnen
Braunton at Paignton Queens Park Station. 03.05.2025, copyright Roger Winnen
Much later in the day, Braunton, 12 coaches and 2x class 47/57's wait departure from Kingswear, the train just about clear of the crossing. 03.05.2025, copyright Jon Hird.
Departure of The English Riviera Express at 17.25 from Paignton to Poole. 03.05.2025, copyright Roger Winnen
Departure of The English Riviera Express at 17.25 from Paignton to Poole. 03.05.2025, copyright Roger Winnen
57311 bringing up the rear of the train. 03.05.2025, copyright Roger Winnen
Braunton passing Teignmouth station at 17-46. 03.05.2025, copyright Martin Scane.
34046"Braunton" leads the English Riviera Express along Teignmouth sea wall. 3/5/25, copyright Jack Burchill.
47810"Crewe Diesel Depot" behind "Braunton" as they head towards Parsons tunnel (Dawlish). 3/5/25, copyright Jack Burchill.
57311"The Institution of Mechanical Engineers" was on the rear. 3/5/25, copyright Jack Burchill.
The train approaches Cockwood at a snails pace, behind a stopping Paignton - Exmouth DMU. 03.05.2025, copyright Jon Hird.
A drone shot from above the harbour basin. 03.05.2025, copyright Jon Hird.
34046 Braunton and D1924 pass Rewe on the 1635 Kingswear to Poole 1Z84 (57311 on rear). 03.05.2025, copyright Paul Barlow.
34046 Braunton and D1924 pass Rewe on the 1635 Kingswear to Poole 1Z84 (57311 on rear) (drone shot). 03.05.2025, copyright Paul Barlow.
Many thanks all - some great photos in some lovely light.
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Abbotswoods Junction
Steve Widdowson
45212 passes Abbotswoods Jn whilst working 5Z30, the 0902 Cardiff Brickyard Siding to Leicester LIP. 02.05.2025, Copyright Steve Widdowson.
950001 passes Abbotswood Jn whilst working 2Q08, the 0457 Truro Yard to Derby RTC. 02.05.2025, Copyright Steve Widdowson.
Great shots, Steve - many thanks for sharing them with us.
59003
Alan Peters
On hire to Colas Rail 59003 "Yeoman Highlander" is pictured at Hinksey Yard (Oxford) on 30/04/25, this locomotive can often be seen working between Westbury and Bescot, however it is understood that this locomotive is due to return to GBRf in the very near future. 30.04.2025, copyright Alan Peters.
The Class 59's have certainly served their owners well over the decades, many thanks for the photo and info, Alan.
Changing Traction at Par
Steve Clark
43187 and 093 arrive at Par with 2C29, the 15.47 Plymouth to Penzance. 02.05.2025, copyright Steve Clark.
43093 pushes 2C29 away from Par. 02.05.2025, copyright Steve Clark.
43098 and 188 arrive with 2C31, the 15.55 Plymouth to Penzance. 02.05.2025, copyright Steve Clark.
43098 and 188 arrive with 2C31, the 15.55 Plymouth to Penzance. 02.05.2025, copyright Steve Clark.
An IET with its nosecone open disturbs the dandelion seeds, creating a blizard effect! 02.05.2025, copyright Steve Clark.
Many thanks indeed, Steve