The commemoration of 50 years Since the last "Atlantic Coast Express" ran from London Waterloo on 5th September, 1964 was held on Friday 5th September, 2014 with Steam Dreams running the ACE from London Victoria down the Southern Main Line to Exeter and on to Penzance. 34067 Tangmere hauled this famous train from London Victoria tailed by a West Coast 47 to Exeter St David's where 34046 Braunton a rebuilt Westcountry Pacific and 5029 Nunney Castle took the train forward to Penzance. This was a notable first for a rebuilt pacific heading to Penzance where with Nunney Castle they remained stabled at Long Rock Depot until departure on Monday 8th September, 2014.
140905a 34067 Tangmere passing Crewkerne on the Atlantic Coast Express. Copyright Roger Winnen
140905aa The West Coast diesel seen tailing the train at Crewkerne Station. Copyright Roger Winnen
140905b Tangmere at speed through Axminster, no connection here for the Lyme Regis Branch and The Adams radial tanks today. Copyright Roger Winnen
140905c Refreshments for your journey at Axminster Station today. Copyright Roger Winnen
140905 Heading west through Pinhoe Station, Tangmere looks a fine sight. Copyright David Tozer.
140905d A busy scene at Exeter St David's, trains running in all directions and passengers awaiting the ACE to Penzance. Copyright Roger Winnen.
140905e Rebuilt Pacific 34046 Braunton and 5029 Nunney Castle heads into Platform 6 for the 16.45 Departure of the Atlantic Coast Express from Exeter to Penzance. Copyright Roger Winnen.
140905f Steam draws the crowds at Exeter as these two noble engines await departure on the 132mile journey to Penzance. Copyright Roger Winnen
140905 Breathing in the sea air David Tozer captures the Atlantic Coast Express at speed through Dawlish Warren Station. Copyright David Tozer
140905 Who was also at Dawlish Warren! To capture this train at speed was Mr Webmaster our Keith Jenkin having a few days rest from the keyboard. Copyright Keith Jenkin
140905g Storming through Newton Abbot the pair opens up for the climb from Aller to Dainton Tunnel. Copyright Roger Winnen
140905h The power of steam as a Great Western Castle and a Bulleid Pacific passes Newton Abbot Station. Copyright Roger Winnen
140905 A very interesting photograph showing the ACE approaching Tavistock Junction on its run into Plymouth. Passing alongside is the First Great Western 17.45 service from Plymouth to Exeter St David's. Copyright Trevor Tremethick.
140905i Standing at Platform 7 The Atlantic Coast Express awaits its departure from Plymouth at 19.09. on its non stop run to Penzance. Copyright Roger Winnen
140905j The sleek lines of the Rebuilt Bulleid Pacific shows up nicely in this view as the train awaits departure. Copyright Roger Winnen
140905k Young and old alike came to Liskeard Station to watch this famous train go by in the dimming evening light. Copyright Roger Winnen
140905a Roger Salter captures the scene at Penzance with the crowds, photographers and travellers in a hustle and bustle. Copyright Roger Salter
140905b With steam still blowing off and the signal pulled "OFF" the train with Nunney Castle and Braunton backs out to the slopers siding. Copyright Roger Salter
140509c Emerging from under the overall station roof the train backs out to the slopers siding with a photographer on bended knees saying his prayers. Copyright Roger Salter.
140905l With the glow of the firebox its time to say goodnight as the engines prepare to leave for Long Rock Shed. Copyright Roger Winnen