Quote from RUK...

"Network Rail are not laying sandite this year, just jetting. And this the the result."

Camera was pointed out to sea for the Red Arrows display.

Sleeper set went through Dawlish mid morning on the up.

Had a look today - the cross over is at Lostwithiel and you would only get a 153 across the ground frame into Parkway platform 3.

Looked at platform 3 which could be connected to the main line except for a few problems.

You would need two sets of points one of which would be on the road bridge - this would need a trap to protect the main line and whatever was derailed would end up in the river at the bottom of a steep embankment.
 

If I remember correctly.
Approach BOD and cross over to the up - change ends and reverse in platform 2 - change ends and reverse across the ground frame  to the engine shed - change ends - set two manual points - reverse onto platform 3 - change ends, set manual points and continue to Bodmin General.
I don't think anything but a 153 or 150 will fit in the platform 3 engine shed spur.

Temporary feed back on now.

I used the crossing a lot - at minimum if re-opened it would need to be light controlled which would be very simple as there is a controlled crossing nearby
Sighting of 'down' trains is poor there as the up and down lines merge to single track -  the single line appearing from around a bend where the 'W' board is sited.
I've had a close one there when I didn't hear the horn of a 150.

Exeter St Davids has them - don't know why - when visiting the City it's easier to take the train to Exeter Central and walk.

I don't have one any more as I'm 'Senior' now but they are off peak only - they can be used before 9am depending on where you board the train i.e. St Erth 8.55 am on the up.
Fantastic value for money as you can take a friend at the same discounted fare - combine that with a PlusBus for say Plymouth and that's a cheap day out.

And Crews - the 9:50 HST from PNZ was about 1h:15 late despite there being 4 HSTs at Long Rock - looked like they had to wait for the delayed Sleeper Crew to do the return working.

Crossing to be closed until further notice.

St Ives branch on arriving at St Erth....
"Over the bridge to platform 1 for services to Penzance, Platform 2 for the rest of the World."

All clear now.

Yes - I went over the hole at 3pm just after being held at Exeter St Thomas for a trespass incident.

Whoop whoop - Summers here - 2 x 150 on the St Ives branch.
More capacity than XC^▸ (Cross Country Trains (franchise)) supply to go to the Midlands.