by Beach Cams Man | Aug 24, 2022 | Diesel Specials, Railway
On Wednesday 24th August, we were treated to a special charter by Vintage Trains running from Dorridge to Plymouth, and it will be powered by diesel Class 50050 Fearless. This locomotive is owned by Boden Rail and has recently been through a lengthy overhaul and... 
by Beach Cams Man | Apr 10, 2022 | Maintenance, Railway, Sea wall rebuilding
In this month’s video, Jack Brookes shows us around the works on the sea wall next to the railway station. He also shows us what they are doing in the brook area. Jack also explains what they do with the containers and excess stone. Share this:Click to share on... 
by Beach Cams Man | Feb 13, 2022 | Railway, Video
Throughout February 2022, Dawlish railway station is closed to upgrade the platforms and drainage. The railway is closed from early on Saturday morning and reopens on Monday morning. This is part one of the works recorded at 5:30 pm on Saturday the 12th February 2022... 
by Beach Cams Man | Dec 21, 2021 | Cameras, Maintenance, Network Rail, Railway, Sea wall rebuilding, Subscribers News, Subscriptions, VIP
Bam Nuttall break up this week for Christmas and return on the 4th of January. Throughout January they will commence the main work on the stilling basin and we can move the Sea Breeze camera to a position similar to this just for the January period. From February they... 
by Beach Cams Man | Dec 7, 2021 | Railway, Rough Seas, Storms, VIP, Weather
Weather warnings were already in place in Dawlish for Storm Barra however we didn’t expect so much trouble on the railways. At least two trains broke down during the storm cutting of the railway line for over three hours. One broke down in Dawlish railway... 
by Beach Cams Man | Nov 28, 2021 | Network Rail, Railway, Sea wall rebuilding, VIP
In this November update of the Dawlish Sea Wall, you will see the huge changes to the Coastguards end of the wall. Jack Brookes from Bam Nuttall also shows us the plans for the railway station over the coming months.