5029 Nunney Castle Unassisted Both Ways! Storms Dawlish Sea Wall on the English Riviera Express!
What began as a disaster at Dawlish Warren β when a GWR IET bowled my perfect shot of steam icon 5029 Nunney Castle β turned into a day to remember, thanks to a thunderous return run along the legendary Dawlish Sea Wall.
In this video, we follow the majestic English Riviera Express, with 5029 Nunney Castle at the helm, working 1Z50 from Crewe to Kingswear and the return 1Z51 back to Crewe.
π Filming Locations:
β’ Dawlish Sea Wall
β’ Dawlish Station
β’ Dawlish Warren Station
β’ The iconic Teignmouth curve
Along the way, we also catch a variety of modern-day traffic, including GWR and CrossCountry units, providing a sharp contrast to the power and grace of steam.
π₯ Donβt miss the spectacular return shot that saved the day β pure mainline steam magic!
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Filmed along the Dawlish Sea Wall, Dawlish Station, and Dawlish Warren Station, it includes footage of modern rail traffic such as GWR and CrossCountry units. The journey also covers sections including the iconic Teignmouth curve. The video highlights both the challenges and scenic beauty of this route, with a focus on mainline steam heritage and railway operations.
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