12th July 2025

Due to the hot and dry weather, "Nunney Castle", which was expected to handle the Taunton leg to Kingswear of this train, was substituted by far more appealing traction in the form of D213 (40013) "Andania". At 11.25 the Class 40 is charging down the hill with attitude after leaving the tunnel behind. The train , operated by LSL and named the "English Riviera Express" has a load of 12 plus Class 47/8 no. 47802 "Roger Hoskings MA 1925-2013" on the rear. 1Z29 06.15 Three Bridges to Kingswear (for Dartmouth).

You too can sample the sight and sound of the "Whistler" by watching my video of the train on my You Tube channel - https://youtu.be/9ZZoNOY_H_w