71000 The Devonian 04-05-08

[NwsNoaaChaser]

Fantastic shots here Martyn. I was impressed with the shots at Whiteball, Dawlish and Dainton. Hopefully, I'll be seeing 71000 on the Torbay Express. It'll be great to see her for real - one of the few locos that I've never seen.

[RailMon]

Absolutely superb record of the salient events that day. I was in the 'Duke's' support coach and the incidents on Dainton made me cringe.

Hugh.

[GreatWestern175]

Its very good how you can get to places by car within a few places to get mainline engines, were as with me its by cycle (or by train) depending on were to go.

[broomboi]

shame yestaday what happend :(

[Harleylover1954]

awesome video. I love those old steam engines and the duke is one off my favorites

[hurleyfunbags]

Another superb selection of shots Martyn. Despite the problems 71000 still displayed what a powerful beast she is. We had a breathtaking run back from Plymouth and in particular from Exeter to Bristol.

[broomboi]

i wouldent be supprised it was gone in a second after you went though newton abbot (have a look at my video)

[1Z64]

Thanks for your comment mate.I agree that despite the problems encountered,the Duke put in a storming performance.I am glad you enjoyed your day.

[broomboi]

yeah plus that royal peace of useless crap!

[jiffyman]

Plus the dead skip too.....

[Steam1989]

Good Shooting Guys. On Dainton, I'm amazed how fast the wheels were spinning.

[broomboi]

and also it could of the crew aswell and the weight of the coaches

[GreatWestern175]

I've never seen the Duke struggle up a bank so badly! I had a bad feeling she nearly woulda ended up like Blue Peter in 1994

[broomboi]

yeah but remember she stoped at newton abbot that could be why