by DB Colin | May 5, 2021 | Dawlish Beach, Diesel Specials, General, Railway, Teignmouth
It is the time of year that the weedkiller trains operate. The Windhoff MPV (multi purpose vehicle) normally would operate on its own but because of the lingering Covid Regulations it is being top and tailed by two DB Cargo locomotives to keep the staff apart and able... 
by DB Colin | Apr 22, 2021 | Dawlish Beach, Diesel Specials, General, news, Railway, Uncategorized
Due to the Covid restrictions it was deemed not cost effective to operate the Devonian Express Midland Pullman excursion from Peterborough to Kingswear on May 3rd which has now been re-programmed to run on August 30th which is good news. The Midland Pullman is still... 
by DB Colin | Apr 15, 2021 | Dawlish Beach, Diesel Specials, General, Railway, Teignmouth, Uncategorized, Video
Plenty going on between 6.30pm 14th April and 7.30am on the 15th. The video shows in time order firstly the Thank You Key workers IET 802020 on the rear of 802021 followed by HST Class 255 43170 Chepstow Castle and 43098 Walton Castle. Next along is GBRf 66748... 
by DB Colin | Apr 13, 2021 | Dawlish Beach, Diesel Specials, General, Railway, Teignmouth, Uncategorized
GBRf 66748 named ” West Burton 50″ brought 4 HST Power cars 43197 43193 43087 43056 out of long term storage down to Laira from Long Marston. It is due to return to Long Marston on Weds 14th to collect further locos and return to Laira Depot. ... 
by DB Colin | Apr 4, 2021 | Dawlish Beach, Diesel Specials, General, Railway, Uncategorized
And what a delight it was to see this private train. Immaculate throughout from the gleaming Class 37 locomotives powering it to the last of the Pullman style coaches provided by the Locomotive Services Limited Company. It is available for hire to wealthy business... 
by DB Colin | Mar 13, 2021 | Article, Dawlish Beach, Diesel Specials, General, Railway
Friday 12th March saw the regular monthly visit of the New Measurement Train known by rail fans as the Flying Banana passing through Dawlish twice in each direction. Currently a temporary replacement for one of the normal power cars is a debranded ex LNER locomotive... 
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