Ex-Great Western 4-cyl 4-6-0 6024 King Edward I is just about to enter Dainton Tunnel at the summit of the very steep and winding climb up Dainton Bank, from Aller Junction in South Devon. Despite the cold and windy day, many people were present to watch “His Majesty’s” volcanic progress up this famous incline with a special train from Bristol to Plymouth.

Canon EOS 300D; 400ASA; Canon EF 35-105 lens at 50mm; 320th second @ F4.5

Digital picture by Roger Griffiths; jrcs@blueyonder.co.uk