New Timber flow for Devon

[noddy1878]

Today saw the new Colas Rail Timber flow start in Devon. Luckily I had a day off work and managed to see the first train come down. And the sun came out just at the right time for this picture.

 

[YorkshireBear]

Ah, nice shot. Never heard of these workins, are they long term? and how often do they run.

 

[westcoaster]

From therailwaycentre.com

Above: The first train on the long awaited Colas-operated log trains to Teignbridge on the Heathfield branch operated on 5 December 2011. The train formed of 14 empty KFA wagons powered by Colas Class 66/8 No. 66847 (the original Freightliner No. 66574) operated as train 6Z50, 09.05 Gloucester New Yard to Heathfield via Newton Abbot. The train is seen passing along the Dawlish Sea Wall at Rockstone Bridge.
Colin J. Marsden

 

[noddy1878]

And from what I've heard will be running twice a week in the new year for 3 years.

 

[stuartmoss]

Excellent! I'm going to Dawlish for a week in May so will be sure to keep an eye open for it - what time did you take the picture?

 

[noddy1878]

Was about 1330 through Dawlish.

 

[ACE1888]

Great news and a top shot

 

[noddy1878]

Thanks! Sun came out just at the right time.