And now... it's: Part 7 - Dawlish I (50 p.)

[ronik24]

Originally Posted April 2007

Hi,

Itinerary for April 17 (part 2) and 18 (part 1):

London Kings Cross arr 20:42
London Underground to Paddington

London Paddington dep 23:45 (First Great Western GW 57 -> Penzance)

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Exeter St. Davids arr 4:16
Exeter St. Davids dep 5:40 (GW 150+153 -> Paignton)
Dawlish arr 5:55



Arrived at London Kings Cross:

Impressions with HST

And two class 91

On with the Hammersmith & City line to London Paddington:

HST at Paddington

Refurbished HST-meeting

The last HST of the day at 21:45 to Exeter, with old engine at the westbound end

The Night Riviera Sleeper to Penzance was being shunted to the platform with a class 57 at each end

But was only pulled by 57605, my coach was right behind the loco. Here the train can be seen ready for departure at Exeter St. Davids

Impression from Exeter

Finally at Dawlish

A HST in the distance

My train with class 150 and 153 leaves towards Paignton

An Adelante passes

This section will soon be underwater, I could still walk past it

At 6:22, the first train of the day from Plymouth to London Paddington via Bristol

Shortly later the next HST from Plymouth

And a class 180 Adelante as fastest morning connection Plymouth - London

Now some local traffic between Exeter and Paignton with class 150

Conclusion of part I with a sunrise impression