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This view of the Devon Explorer at Meldon Viaduct station graphically demonstrates the gradient up to the platform. This was the reason for running the locomotives round one at a time; one locomotive remained attached to the train at all times to provide extra braking effort.

This view of the Devon Explorer at Meldon Viaduct station graphically demonstrates the gradient up to the platform. This was the reason for running the locomotives round one at a time; one locomotive remained attached to the train at all times to provide extra braking effort.
 
Taken on 25/04/2015 by Sue Baxter