For the 100 word challenge for grown ups this week  I wrote about  the storm damage to the trainline at Dawlish. I’ve since been to see how things are going, but it was no surprise that I couldn’t get very close. Here are some phone pics.

The damaged line closed for now

The walkway under the bridge is too dangerous, see the ruined sea wall.

Each concrete section weighs about 4 tons

Concrete sections to repair the sea wall

Looking west, work is taking place 24-7

Dawlish is a quaint little seaside town ful of old -fashioned charm.

The river runs through the town, the place to feed teh ducks and black swans

The home of the famous black swans – Fifi probably came from here!

Cream tea, ice cream, pasties and cakes!

Real ice cream with a dollop of Devon clotted cream on top!

The train journey west continues to Teignmouth and from there you can get a ferry to Shaldon. I ‘ve posted about both in the past.

https://lucidgypsy.wordpress.com/2012/01/02/teignmouth-my-last-day-off/

https://lucidgypsy.wordpress.com/2013/10/12/starting-and-finishing-with-boats/

The workmen at Dawlish told me that the completion date for repair of the train track and sea wall is just before Easter, good news for locals and visitors alike.