The return journey was made in brilliant sunshine on Monday 8th September, 2014 departing Penzance a little after the scheduled time of 09.02 for Exeter St David's, the route being throng with people throughout Cornwall witnessing the Atlantic Coast Express on its journey back to London. A water stop was made at Plymouth Station where the two engines from the train departed to various parts of the station for replenishment from bowser's before departing at 12.31 for Exeter. Passengers were detrained on arrival at Exeter St David's Platform 6, the train then headed into the sidings to attach 34067 Tangmere to the rear and detached 5029 Nunney Castle. After departure of the 14.25 South West Train service to London Waterloo the special entered Platform 1 with 34067 Tangmere hauling The Atlantic Coast Express and being assisted on the rear with 34046 Braunton to bank the train up the 1 in 37 to Exeter Central. Large crowds watched this spectacular at St David's as the train departed up the bank a scene which was a regular occurrence fifty years ago.
140908a Steam rises at Long Rock as the 07.41 Penzance-Paddington passes the former Ponsandane Signal Box site. It was to be nearly another hour before any movement occurred. Copyright Roger Winnen
140908b Viewed from the departing 08.44 Penzance-Paddington service crowds are gathered on Platform 1 awaiting the arrival of the Atlantic Coast Express from slopers siding. Copyright Roger Winnen
140908c The majestic pair in slopers siding awaits the road back into Penzance Station for the 09.02 departure. Copyright Roger Winnen
140908l A fine sight as the ACE heads through the former Marazion Station which closed nearly 50 years ago on 5th October, 1964. Copyright Roger Salter
140908n A close up image of Braunton and Nunney Castle as they head under Marazion Bridge. Copyright Roger Salter
140908 Steam in all its Glory as The Atlantic Coast Express heads for London. Copyright Roger Salter
140908d A large crowd at Camborne bids farewell to the steam special. Copyright Roger Winnen
140908e Mighty in strength and endurance as the two locomotives and train hurry through Camborne. Copyright R Winnen
140908 The Atlantic Coast Express seen on Brea Embankment after passing Camborne. Copyright Craig Munday
140908 With Brea Village in the foreground and Tuckingmill Parish Church in the background the ACE heads east. Copyright Craig Munday
With the Parkandillack branch in the background the ACE passes through Burngullow. Copyright Peter Salmon
A smashing action shot by David Potter showing the returning ACE. He has captured so nicely the interest and excitement of the day. Copyright David Potter
Seconds later - at Par. 8th September 2014. Copyright David Potter
140908 The returning Atlantic Coast Express crosses Coldrennick Viaduct, Menheniot hauled by 34046 Braunton and 5029 Nunney Castle. Copyright Sid Sponheimer
140908 The close up of Coldrennick Viaduct and the train heading for Plymouth, Exeter and London Victoria. Copyright Sid Sponheimer
140908 The Commemorative ACE leaving the gateway into Cornwall at Saltash to cross The Royal Albert Bridge. Copyright Trevor Tremethick
140908 The Commemorative ACE passing Saltash Station. Copyright Trevor Tremethick
140908 Crossing the border with with postal order as the ACE enters Devon. Copyright Trevor Tremethick
140908 Crossing the Masterpiece of Isambard Kingdom Brunels "The Royal Albert Bridge" with 34046 Braunton and 5029 Nunney Castle hauling the ACE. Copyright Trevor Tremethick
140908f 34046 Braunton takes water at Platform 3 East Bay, Plymouth Station. Copyright Roger Winnen
140908g Braunton fully replenished moves to rejoin her train. Copyright Roger Winnen
140908h Nunney Castle rejoin the train at Platform 7 after taking water. Copyright Roger Winnen
140908i With both engines now coupled The Atlantic Coast Express prepare to depart Plymouth. Copyright Roger Winnen
140908j What is happening! Have we lost the photograph!. Copyright Roger Winnen
140908k Relief as the HST just clears in time to photograph the ACE departure. Copyright Roger Winnen
140908l Leaving Plymouth on time at 12.31,the next stop being Exeter St David's. Copyright Roger Winnen
14090m 8 A close up of the two engines departing Plymouth passing the site of the former Plymouth East Signal Box. Copyright Roger Winnen
140908 A fine study of the 12.31 Atlantic Coast Express departure from Plymouth. Copyright David Potter
Totnes, the returning ACE speeds through, 34046 & 5029 8th September 2014 Copyright Peter Salmon
140908n Photographed head on 34046 arrives at Exeter St David's platform 6. The vast crowds of people made it difficult for photos. Copyright Roger Winnen
140908o With an engine change 34067 Tangmere heads the Atlantic Coast Express into Exeter St David's Platform 1 being assisted at the rear by 34046 Braunton. Copyright Roger Winnen
140908p Crowds wait on the platform to join this epic journey back to London Victoria. Copyright Roger Winnen
140908q This could have been 50 years ago at Exeter, but prior to track alterations Southern Trains could only arrive and depart from Platforms 3 and 4. Copyright Roger Winnen
140908r Departure from St David's to Central Station climbing the 1 in 37 needed two engines. Copyright Roger Winnen
140908s Tackling the 1 in 37 as a South West Trains 159 arrive from Waterloo. Copyright Roger Winnen
140908t A truly Southern tradition at Exeter St David's showing the train being banked by Braunton. Copyright Roger Winnen
140908u 34046 Braunton on the rear giving assistance to Exeter Central Station. Copyright Roger Winnen
140908 The arrival at Exeter Central of the ACE hauled by 34067 Tangmere. Copyright David Tozer
140908 Braunton departs from Exeter Central to Exmouth Junction to gain access back to Exeter St David's Station. Copyright David Tozer
140908 34046 Braunton returning from Exmouth Junction after giving much needed assistance from St David's. Copyright David Tozer
140908 Braunton running to Exeter St David's through Exeter Central Station. Copyright Roger Winnen Two of us David Tozer and myself were there but never knew it until these pictures emerged