The "Western Sunrise"

Saturday 20th April 2002 - London Paddington to Paignton

Compared with the "Western Pathfinder" tour two months before, I'd say there was no comparison! D1015 gave a superior performance which was gratefully received by all those present.

D1015 at 0937 in the AM!!D1015 at Dawlish Warren!On the left, approaching Twyford on the outward run and right, at Dawlish Warren, the driver showed no trepidation about the abuse of power!

 

 

D1015 at Paignton, 20th April 2002D1015 at Paignton, 20th April 2002D1015 seen here running round the stock at Paignton carriage sidings.

 

 

 

D1015 approaching Newton Abbot!D1015 approaching Newton Abbot!On the return, D1015 performed in exactly the same way, as seen approaching Newton Abbot!