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Wednesday 11th September 2013

Merthyr Tydfil rally, 08/09/13
VTH942T, WTH961T
VTH942T worked 1145 from rally to Brecon mountain railway and 1220 return.
WTH961T worked 1345 and 1515 to Brecon mountain railway and 1445 and 1600 returns.


VTH942T has now been painted in the 1980's Western National livery!
photo copyright of Neil Jones, 08/09/13


photo copyright of Neil Jones, 08/09/13


photo copyright of Neil Jones, 08/09/13


Rail River Link, Churston
UWV614S, VDV138S, WTU467W
On 2nd September 2013 the following workings were observed;
UWV614S
100 - 14.20 Totnes Steamer Quay to Paignton
100 - 15.00 Paignton to Totnes Steamer Quay
100 - 15.50 Totnes Steamer Quay to Torquay Strand
100 - 16.50 Torquay Strand to Totnes Steamer Quay
WTU467W
100 - 15.20 Totnes Steamer Quay to Paignton
100 - 16.00 Paignton to Totnes Steamer Quay
VDV138S
An interesting development sees this former East Yorkshire convertible open topper saved and returned to Devon, with River Link acquiring the vehicle. It was withdrawn from EYMS at the start of this summer when it suffered an engine failure before returning to service with them. VDV is hoped to be back in service in 2014, and arrived in Devon on Tuesday 3rd September 2013.


WTU467W in Totnes, opposite the Royal Seven Stars hotel, working the 15.20 from Steamer Quay to Paignton.
photo copyright of Shaun C, 02/09/13


Having just left Paignton bus station, WTU returns to Totnes on the 16.00 departure.
photo copyright of Shaun C, 02/09/13


UWV614S seen on Paignton sea front working the 16.50 from Torquay to Totnes.
photo copyright of Shaun C, 02/09/13