The King's Last Stand

[John Ashworth]

Some videos: http://www.thisissouthdevon.co.uk/story ... story.html?

Steam rail buffs capture the King's last stand

Tuesday, March 20, 2012

STEAM railway enthusiasts were out in force to see King Edward I make a final appearance in South Devon for some time.

The GWR 6000 Class 4-6-0 locomotive, number 6024, hauled her last mainline tour last weekend before being taken out of service for an overhaul in April.

From Bristol the loco hauled the train to Kingswear and back.

Rail enthusiasts had their cameras at every vantage point along the route, and hundreds gathered to see the train go through Paignton on its way to the Dart.

Many enthusiasts uploaded their films to YouTube.