19th September 2012 A new flow of ballast from Stud Farm to Exeter Riverside Yard has started operating in connection with further South West track renewals to be carried out by Network Rail. The flow (operated by Freightliner Heavy Haul) operates most weekdays as 6V14 22:15 Stud Farm - Exeter Riverside, booked Taunton 05:49 and returning as 6M40 10:34 Riverside to Stud Farm, booked Taunton 11:08. On the second day of the new service on the 19th September 2012, No.66613 passes Taunton with the return 6M40 10:34 Exeter Riverside - Stud Farm empties. Over the coming months Fairwater Yard and Exeter Riverside Yard will both see increased activity, Fairwater Yard has already welcomed back the Network Rail TRT from Toton in conjunction with the forthcoming works. (Photo: Nathan Williamson)