3. Plymouth-Exeter-22.06.17

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The weather had broken with a return to more normal summer conditions; cloudy and overcast! We made our way from Plymouth to Exeter following the railway all the way. We had an extended stay at Newton Abbott and spent an enjoyable hour or so on the fabled sea wall. Before having our usual curry in the evening, we took some time at St. Davids station as it right opposite our hotel for the night.
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Bere Ferrers (ex.Pinhoe) signal box (Preserved) (LSW, 1875) When I last photographed this signal box in 1986 it was in the village of Pinhoe on the L&SW route just east of Exeter. It was built there in 1875 and stood next to the level crossing in the middle of the village. It has been reconstructed at The Tamar Belle heritage centre adjacent to the Newtwork Rail station at Bere Ferrers. Keywords: Bere Ferrers Pinhoe signal box
Andy, Bere Ferrers station Andy stands on the Bere Ferrers station next to some of the stock belonging to The Tamar Belle association. As well as a small visitor centre and demonstration line, they offer overnight stays in their converted coaches as well as a small restaurant and function facilities. Keywords: Bere Ferrers station
Bere Alston signal box (derelict) (LSW, c.1890) The former Bere Alston signal box stands on the disused platform at the station that is still open. This station was once on the L & SW mainline route that linked London to Plymouth (and beyond) but that went inland from Exeter rather than via Brunel's troubled coastal route. There is constant talk of this line being reopened to avoid further issues with the coastal route. Notice the swarm of bees that had taken up residence on the end of the signal box just above the window. Keywords: Bere Alston signal box
150102, GW 09.29 Gunnislake-Plymouth (2P83, 1E), Bere Alston station 150102 drifts into Bere Alston station forming the 09.29 Gunnislake to Plymouth service. After arrival, the train then reverses to continue its journey via the line branching off to the left. Keywords: 150102 2P83 Bere Alston station
Changing the points for the 09.29 Gunnislake-Plymouth (2P83, 1E), Bere Alston station Having come to a halt at Bere Alston station, the guard of the 09.29 Gunnislake to Plymouth working walks from the train to change the points. This will then allow the class 150 to reverse and take the line to the left and continue its journey to Plymouth. Keywords: Changing the points for the 2P83 Bere Alston station
150102, GW 09.29 Gunnislake-Plymouth (2P83, 1E), Bere Alston station With the crew having changed ends, 150102 leaves Bere Alston station with the 09.29 Gunnislake to Plymouth working. This section to the right is the only part of Bere Alston station that is open today even though the rest is intact having been shut as a through route in 1968. Notice the disused prefabricated concrete platform that was very common throughout the L & SW network. Keywords: 150102 2P83 Bere Alston station
220031, XC 11.25 Plymouth-Dundee (1S49, 1E), Totnes station Totnes station in Devon still retains it two through lines that is not a particularly common feature of many stations today. Cross Country 220031 slows for its stop at the station working the 11.25 Plymouth to Dundee 1S49 working. This is not a journey that I would relish on a Voyager that, at the end of the day, is nothing more than a glorified DMU ! Keywords: 220031 1S49 Totnes station
Andy, 43170, GW 09.06 London Paddington-Penzance (1C76, 9L), Signal Box Cafe, Totnes station Andy collecting the coach numbers from the 09.06 Paddington to Penzance as it arrives at Totnes station with 43170 is at the rear of the train. 43170 was a late delivery as part of the penultimate batch introduced to the NE/SW route in 1982 as part of set 253044. We are sitting in Totnes' former signal box that is now the home to two cafés, one on the ground floor that once housed the frame and this one on the first floor. Both appeared to be very popular with both passengers and locals. I photographed the exterior of the box on a dark night back in August 1980, see.... https://www.ontheupfast.com/p/21936chg/29740305404/totnes-signal-box-gwr-great-western Keywords: Andy 43170 1C76 Signal Box Cafe Totnes station
Interior, Signal Box Cafe, (Ex.Totnes, GW, 1923), Totnes station The welcoming interior of the old signal box on Totnes station's up platform has been converted into a smashing café. Many feature have been retained along with pictures and information about the 1925 Great Western box. Andy and I spent a very pleasant half an hour or so with a cup of tea and a cake watching the trains go by! Keywords: Signal Box Cafe Totnes Totnes station
220024, XC 09.35 Penzance-Manchester Piccadilly (1M49, 1E), Totnes station Voyager 220024 pauses at Totnes station working the 09.35 Penzance to Manchester Piccadilly a journey of nearly four hundred miles. Notice the well-restored ex Totnes signal box on the platform that has been turned into a smashing café. Keywords: 220024 1M49 Totnes station
143621, GW 11.23 Exmouth-Paignton (2T13, 4E), Torbay Road footbridge, Paignton I am sure that the rail users of South Devon are looking forward to when these early second generation DMUs come off-lease and out of service soon! Here, 143621 arrives at Paignton and is about to pass under Torbay Road footbridge and cross the level crossing with the 11.23 from Exmouth. I have not taken a picture from this classic location since the mid 1980s, then it was of Peaks, 47s and 50s interspersed with some first generation class 118 DMUs all passing an array of semaphores. Keywords: 143621 2T13 Torbay Road footbridge Paignton
7827, 13.00 Paignton-Kingswear, Paignton station 7827 'Lydham Manor' leaves the South Devon Railway's station at Paignton with the 13.00 to Kingswear. In the background you can see the level crossing, this was where Paignton South signal box was situated, see..... https://www.ontheupfast.com/p/21936chg/29500834204/paignton-south-signal-box Keywords: 7827 Paignton station
D7535, on-shed, Paignton shed The South Devon Railway's resident class 25 is D7535 'Mercury' sits inside the shed at their Paignton base. As 25185, it was withdrawn in November 1984. It arrived at the SDR in February 1986 making its way there under its own power from Toton! It has been here in Devon ever since. Keywords: D7535 Paignton shed
D3014, stabled, Paignton station One of the South Devon Railway's class 08 shunters, D3014 'Samson' sits in the siding adjacent to Paignton station. This particular example is a very early one built at Derby in 1952 entering service as 13014. It never actually received a TOPS number as it was withdrawn in 1973 whence it moved for further work at the NCB Merthyr Vale colliery in South Wales. Keywords: D3014 Paignton station
Torquay South signal box (office) (GW, 1876) The lovely stone-built signal box at Torquay was constructed by the Great Western in 1876 to a Saxby and Farmer design typical of the time and area. It was not built on the platform being a free-standing structure but when the platforms were extended in 1925 they were built around the box making it look shorter in height, the door to the sunken locking-room gives it away. I managed to photograph it before closure came under BR on 15.11.84 as part of the West of England MAS scheme, see.... https://www.ontheupfast.com/p/21936chg/29500835004/p473-class-118-dmu-45055-13-50-exeter. Today, designated as a 'historic' building, it is used as an office by a local company; I couldn't think of many better places to work! Keywords: Torquay South signal box
43079, GW 10.00 London Paddington-Paignton (1C09, 4L), Torre station 43079 brings up the rear of the 10.00 Paddington to Penzance as it leaves Torre station. The service only has one stop left before it arrives at its destination where it arrived four minutes late. 43079 emerged as part of set 254012 in 1978 at had a long life on the Eastern Region before it moved to become Western Region power car. Keywords: 43079 1C09 Torre station
Torre signal box (disused) (GW, 1921) Torre signal box looks a sad sight all boarded up on the up platform at the station. It has been used for various things since it closed in November 1984 but, as can be seen from the notice, it is due to go to auction later in the year. The box is a grade II listed structure built by the Great Western in 1921. I presume that its height was to facilitate sighting but, it certainly gives options to a purchaser! A picture of it in happier times can be found at..... https://www.ontheupfast.com/p/21936chg/29500835204/x8-torre-signal-box-gw-1921 Keywords: Torre signal box
Running-in boards & bench, Torre station Reproduction running-in board and benches are popular features of stations and they certainly add a little character. Notice the palm trees growing healthily, a tree that is found commonly throughout the English Rivera as Torbay likes to call itself. Keywords: Running-in boards & bench Torre station
43139, GW 11.06 London Paddington-Plymouth (1C79, 23L), Newton Abbot station 43139 'Driver Stan Martin 25 June 1950 - 6 November 2004' brings up the rear of the 1C79 11.06 Paddington to Penzance as it leaves Newton Abbot station. This is a scene that has changed dramatically since my last visit in 1986, see..... https://www.ontheupfast.com/p/21936chg/29422482004/x47549-up-working-newton-abbot-station. In this view, to the right would have been Newton Abbot's very fine West signal box. The whole scene was dominated by the huge gantry that controlled all workings at this end of the station. This was dismantled and now sits at the entrance to an industrial and retail park situated behind the former David and Charles publisher's building to the left. Keywords: 43139 1C79 Newton Abbot station
150239, GW 13.43 Plymouth-Newton Abbot (2A63, RT), Newton Abbot station About to complete its journey, the 13.43 Plymouth all-station service arrives into Newton Abbot formed of 150239. Whilst Newton Abbot station retains a lot of its GW character, it is a shadow of its former self with only three platforms now in use and a very basic track configuration since it was extensively remodelled in 1987 at the same time the mechanical signalling was swept away. Keywords: 150239 2A63 Newton Abbot station
43079, GW 14.13 Paignton-London Paddington (1A87, 2E), Newton Abbot station Andy and I saw this HST set a little earlier at Torre station about to complete its journey to Paignton. Here it is again a short distance into its journey at Newton Abbot station forming the 14.13 Paignton to Paddington. 43079 is leading the service that arrived a little early as opposed it its outward run that was a little late! Keywords: 43079 1A87 Newton Abbot station
150239, GW 13.43 Plymouth-Newton Abbot (2A63, RT) & 70817, 11.38 Moorswater-Aberthaw (6C36), Newton Abbot station 70817 brings and blast of colour to an otherwise drab summer's day as it passes through Newton Abbot at some speed with the 11.38 Moorswater to Aberthaw cement tank empties. This is regular twice weekly working that we were keen to see given the dearth of freight on the south west peninsular. 150239 waits at platform two having arrived from Plymouth and terminated. Keywords: 150239 2A63 70817 11.38 Moorswater-Aberthaw 6C36 Newton Abbot station
43124, GW 12.05 London Paddington-Penzance (1C82, 2E), Newton Abbot station 43124 leads the 1C82 Paddington to Penzance into Newton Abbot's platform one. This view was dominated by a large signal gantry and the large East signal box that was located behind the train approximately where the spotter is standing. Keywords: 43124 1C82 Newton Abbot station
150239, GW 13.43 Plymouth-Newton Abbot (2A63, RT) & 143620, GW 14.21 Paignton-Exmouth (2F37, RT), Newton Abbot station Soon to be something from the past, a Pacer, 143620, leaves Newton Abbot station with the 14.21 Paignton to Exmouth service. These deeply unpopular but quirky units are due for withdrawal from this part of the country by 2019. So, act quickly to get your 'nodding donkey' journey along the classic sea wall before it's too late! Keywords: 150239 2A63 143620 2F37 Newton Abbot station
143619, GW 13.23 Exmouth-Paignton (2T17, 3E), Newton Abbot station The 13.23 Exmouth to Paignton working drifts into Newton Abbot's platform three formed of 142619. In a bizarre way, I will miss these little units when they are withdrawn by 2020 due to their failure to meet the Rail Vehicle Accessibility Regulations, I am not sure that the hapless customers who are forced to use them every day will feel the same! Keywords: 143619 2T17 Newton Abbot station
143603, GW 14.24 Exmouth-Paignton (2T19, 1L), Parsons Tunnel 142603 and a class 150 has just emerged from Parsons Tunnel on the sea wall in south Devon. It is working the 14.24 Exmouth to Paignton service. I find it a constant surprise that Network Rail have yet to install the dreaded palisade fencing along the top of the wall. The lengths that they go to in some locations that are far less vulnerable that this, for example the WCML around Shap, when compared to this stretch seems to make no sense. I would love to have a look at their risk assessment! Mind you, I am not complaining, and long may it stay like this for all to enjoy. Keywords: 143603 2T19 Parsons Tunnel
43189, GW 13.05 London Paddington-Plymouth (1C83, RT), Parsons Tunnel 43189 'Railway Heritage Trust' leads the 13.05 Paddington to Plymouth HST working along the south Devon sea wall. The train is just emerging from Parsons tunnel about half away along this iconic section of railway. I have always pondered as to whether Parsons Tunnel should be written with an apostrophe. Convention appears that it should not, but I cannot help feeling that it should; thoughts anybody? Keywords: 43189 1C83 Parsons Tunnel Railway Heritage Trust First Great Western HST
143619, GW 15.13 Paignton-Exmouth (2F41, 1E), Parsons Tunnel 143619 heads along the sea wall approaching Parsons Tunnel working the 15.13 Paignton to Exmouth working. The work completed to stabilise the cliff face and protect the railway is clear in this image. Much hard engineering is needed the whole length of this stretch of line to maintain its integrity and this will need to continue over the coming years. Keywords: 143619 2F41 Parsons Tunnel
800003 & 800004, 12.47 Penzance-North Pole IEP Depot test run (5X92), Parsons Tunnel A first recorded on the sea wall at Parsons Tunnel. Earlier in the day, the combination of 800003 'Queen Elizabeth II/Queen Victoria' and 800004 'Isambard Kingdom Brunel/Sir Daniel Gooch' worked the first test train into Devon and Cornwall. Here, as the 12.47 Penzance to North Pole return working is seen heading back to London. It has to questioned if these IETs are going to be as good as the HSTs on the Devon and Cornwall banks. On paper, there is a distinct power deficit on their part. This picture featured in Rail magazine. Thirty-eight years previously, I visited this spot, then the subject matter was somewhat different but everything else was virtually the same..... https://www.ontheupfast.com/v/photos/21936chg/26669846004/x50012-09-50-penzance-london-paddington Keywords: 800003 800004 12.47 Penzance-North Pole IEP Depot test run 5X92 Parsons Tunnel
800004 & 800003, 12.47 Penzance-North Pole IEP Depot test run (5X92), Parson's Tunnel 800004 'Isambard Kingdom Brunel/Sir Daniel Gooch' and 800003 'Queen Elizabeth II/Queen Victoria' work the 12.47 Penzance to North Pole test run into Parsons Tunnel. Given that this was such a historic event, the first run of one of the IETs in and out of Devon and Cornwall, Andy and I were surprised that there were no other photographers at this spot on the sea wall to capture the scene. Keywords: 800004 800003 12.47 Penzance-North Pole IEP Depot test run 5X92 Parsons Tunnel
153369, GW 15.50 Exeter St. Davids-Plymouth (2P93, RT), Dawlish station 153369 stands at Dawlish station whilst working the 15.50 Exeter St. David's to Plymouth working. When I last visited Dawlish station in 2006 it still had its historic vaulted signal box in-place on the up platform. Despite many rescue attempts, this was finally demolished during July 2013. Keywords: 153369 2P93 Dawlish station
Class 43, GW 13.03 Penzance-London Paddington (1A89, 40L), Dawlish SX971773 An unidentified HST in Great Western's new green livery makes its way along the sea wall just east of Dawlish. Much in evidence in the foreground and on the far side of the Exe Estuary is the famous Devon red sandstone dating from the permain period (approximately 298.9 million years). I have found that over the years, the condition of the light turns this to a bright red, to a soft orange even a slightly grey colour. Keywords: Class 43 1A89 Dawlish SX971773
143317, GW 15.24 Exmouth-Paignton (2T21, 1L), Dawlish SX971773 143317 makes its way sedately along the sea wall preparing for its stop at Dawlish station, a short distance behind me. The Pacer started its journey for Paignton at 15.24 from Exmouth that can be seen directly behind Langstone Rock to the top right across the Exe Estuary. Keywords: 143317 2T21 Dawlish SX971773
143603, GW 16.12 Paignton-Exmouth (2F45, 1L), Dawlish Warren SX979783 I'm sure that the guard has undertaken his revenue protection duties as he's now relaxing in the rear cab of 143603 as it slows for its stop at Dawlish Warren station with the 16.12 Paignton to Exmouth working. This picture is taken from the footbridge that carries thousands of holiday makers from the huge car park down to the beach and attractions that Dawlish Warren has to offer. Keywords: 143603 2F45 Dawlish Warren SX979783
143620, GW 15.53 Exmouth-Paignton (2T22, 2L), Dawlish Warren SX979783 A picture full of interest! Apart from 143620 leaving Dawlish Warren with the 15.53 Exmouth to Paignton service, the famous camping coaches can be seen. There have been camping coaches at this location since the 1930s with their fortunes having waxed and waned over the intervening time. At the time of writing, the coaches are operated by the Brunel Holiday Park. Also of interest is the structure on Dawlish Warren's up platform that resembles a signal box. This is a private residence that has been built in the style of a traditional box and a very good job has been done. The original box, that was dismantled in 1990, was at the far end of the down platform. The train is about to pass under the 1873 GWR footbridge and is passing the site of the first station here named Warren Hat and after that Warren Platform before the present-day station was opened in 1912. Keywords: 143620 2T22 Dawlish Warren SX979783
43162, GW 16.02 Plymouth-London Paddington (1A91, 1E), Dawlish Warren 43162 brings up the rear of the 16.02 Plymouth to London Paddington as it takes the curve away from the sea wall and to pass Dawlish Warren. 43162 was a late Eastern Region power car dating from 1981 that was introduced as part of set 254037. Keywords: 43162 1A91 Dawlish Warren
221138, XC 07.50 Glasgow Central-Plymouth (1V56, 3L), Langstone Rock Cross Country 221138 passes Langstone Rock just south of Dawlish Warren forming the 07.50 Glasgow Central to Plymouth. I could image many better ways to make this journey rather than in a Voyager! Keywords: 221138 1V56 Langstone Rock
143611, GW 16.00 Paignton-Exeter St. Davids (2E44, 1L), Langstone Rock Langstone Rock offers a commanding view not only of the railway but the coast. Andy and I spent an hour or so sitting on top of it taking pictures. Looking a little dwarfed by its surroundings, 143611 forms the 16.00 Paignton to Exeter St. David's as it approaches its stop at Dawlish Warren. Keywords: 143611 2E44 Langstone Rock
220030, XC 16.25 Plymouth-Leeds (1E67, 2E), Langstone Rock Taken from the top of Langstone Rock at Dawlish Warren, 220030 heads away with the 16.25 Plymouth to Leeds. In the foreground is the Red Rock Cafe, a favourite for many who spend time photographing in this area, unfortunately, it was closed during our brief visit! Keywords: 220030 1E67 Langstone Rock
150265, GW 16.43 St. James Park-Paignton (2T23, 3E), Lanstone Rock 150265 has just left Dawlish Warren station with the 16.43 St. James' Park to Paignton working. The picture is taken from the famous Langstone Rock that offers commanding views of the railway in both directions and a spot that is favourite with many railway photographers past and present. Keywords: 150265 2T23 Lanstone Rock
66185, 15.06 St. Blazey-Exeter Riverside (6C53), Langstone Rock The regular 15.06 St. Blazey to Exeter Riverside china clay train passes Langstone Rock near Dawlish Warren. This is one portion of the train that joins together in Riverside Yard eventually making its way Cliffe Vale in Stoke. The reason for its split is the difficulties posed by such a heavy train over the Devon Banks. This namby-pamby approach would not have been taken in BR days, just put an extra locomotive on the front would have been their answer! Keywords: 66185 15.06 St. Blazey-Exeter Riverside 6C53 Langstone Rock
43177, GW 16.57 Plymouth-London Paddington(1A92, 1L), Starcross station 43177 leads the 16.57 Plymouth to Paddington HST working through Starcross station. Even though the train isn't perfectly framed in this image, I like the many boats scattered about moored in the Exe Estuary behind. Keywords: 43177 1A92 Starcross station
43070, GW 15.06 London Paddington-Penzance (1C86, 19L), Starcross station 43070 'The Corps of Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers' leads the 1C86 15.06 Paddington to Penzance along the side of the Exe Estuary at Stracross station. When I was lad aged 15, I camped for a night at Starcross at the far end of the promenade in this picture just before the trees when undertaking a tour of the West of England mainline by bike. A two-part article about this epic trip appeared in Traction Magazine. Keywords: 43070 1C86 Starcross station
143611, GW 17.46 Exeter Central-Paignton (2T25, 2E), Powderham SX972844 I deliberately kept the train off-centre in this image so the lovely Exe Estuary could be seen. 143611 forms the 17.46 Exeter Central to Paignton 2T25 stopper. It is passing Powderham. In the background is the huge Powderham footbridge that carries the Exe Estuary Trail over the railway. It replaced the gated foot crossing that I took a picture of 50047 'Swiftsure' from when undertaking my bike tour of the west of England line in 1979. Keywords: 143611 2T25 Powderham SX972844
142620, GW 18.59 Exmouth-Paignton (2T27, 1L) & 143612, GW 18.14 Barnstable-Exmouth (2F53, RT), Exeter St.David's stationjpg To the left 142620 is about to leave Exeter St. David's with the 18.59 Exmouth to Paignton. To the right, 143612 waits to leave with the 18.14 Barnstable to Exmouth. St. David's is a busy station that retains much of it GW character and features and every time I visit it brings back memories of hours spent here in my youth, but then the trains were a little more interesting! Keywords: 142620 2T27 143612 2F53 Exeter St. David's station
143619, 19.38 Exeter St. Davids-Exeter TMD ECS (5E48), Exeter St. David's station 143619 makes the short 19.38 St. David's to Exeter TMD ECS move. This involved it running out of the station a short distance to the west and then backing into the TMD on the line to the immediate left in this image. Keywords: 143619 ECS 5E48 Exeter St. Davids station
43069, GW 19.55 Exeter St. David's-London Paddington (1A96, 2L), Exeter St. David's station The evening 19.55 Exeter to Paddington HST is being prepared at platform for its journey to London. 43069 was a first generation Eastern Region delivery in 1978 as part of set 254007. In past times this scene was dominated by a large parcels depot and covered line to the right. This is set to change again soon as plans have been submitted to construct a large DMU maintenance facility on this piece of land. Keywords: 43069 1A96 Exeter St. Davids station
150104, GW 18.52 Paignton-Bristol Temple Meads (2M67, RT), Exeter St. David's station 150104 leaves Exeter St. David's station with the 18.52 Paignton to Bristol Temple Meads. Behind it, another Pacer has already arrived from Exeter Central and people can be seen boarding a Paddington bound HST on platform six. Keywords: 150104 2M67 Exeter St. Davids station
143611, 19.55 Exeter St. Davids-Exeter TMD ECS (5E88), Exeter St. David's station Having just terminated at Exeter St. David's station, 143611 is about to make the short journey as 5E88 ECS to the depot. It will head back out a short distance and then take the depot road. Keywords: 143611 5E88 Exeter St. Davids station
221133, XC 11.00 Glasgow Central-Penzance (1V62, 3E), Exeter St. David's station A crew change takes place at Exeter St. David's station as the 11.00 Glasgow Central to Penzance pauses its journey. As usual with most Voyager workings, 221133 was well loaded to the point of looking uncomfortable. I find these units horribly cramped at the best of times and the thought of being forced to make a long journey on one fills me with dread! Keywords: 221133 1V62 Exeter St. Davids station
159018, SW 16.20 London Waterloo-Exeter St. David's (1L49, 12L), Exeter St. David's station As the light begins to fail, 159018 arrives at Exeter St. David's station with the 16.20 from London Waterloo. The 159s (and their 158 cousins) have proved to be reliable and dependable units that have spent their life working the L & SW route and one or two others. I have found them to be comfortable and roomy trains with good seat to window alignment, a feature all too often not considered it seems. Keywords: 159018 1L49 Exeter St. Davids station
159018, SW 16.20 London Waterloo-Exeter St. Davids (1L49, 12L), Exeter St. David's station Having completed its 172 mile journey from London Waterloo, 159018 disgorges its passengers at Exeter St. David's station. Keywords: 159018 1L49 Exeter St. Davids station
43087, GW 17.33 London Paddington-Paignton (1C91, 3E) & 43150, 19.34 Taunton-Laira TMD ECS (5C22), Exeter St. David's station A meeting of HSTs at Exeter St. David's station. To the left 43087 '11 Explosive Ordnance Disposal Regiment Royal Logistics Corps' is at the rear of the 17.33 Paddington to Paignton. It is about to be overtaken by 43150 that is running non-stop through the station as the 5C22 19.34 Taunton to Laira ECS. This explains why I have taken the picture, what looks to be a little early. As the light was so poor I was already pushing the camera's ISO capacity somewhat and could not get a fast enough shutter speed to capture a non-stopper close up with no motion blur. Keywords: 43087 1C91 43150 19.34 Taunton-Laira TMD ECS 5C22 Exeter St. Davids station
43087, GW 17.33 London Paddington-Paignton (1C91, 3E), Exeter St. David's station 43087 '11 Explosive Ordnance Disposal Regiment Royal Logistics Corps' brings up the rear of the 17.33 Paddington to Paignton at Exeter St. David's. The stations iconic lift towers dominate the view at this end of the station and make the scene instantly recognisable. Keywords: 43087 1C91 Exeter St. Davids station
150265, GW 19.41 Exmouth-Exeter St. David's (2E52, RT), Exeter St. David's station 150265 has terminated at platform three of Exeter St. David's having arrived with the 19.41 from Exmouth. Even through it was one day off the longest day, the light was pretty grim by now. I was using a slow shutter speed in order to try and keep the ISO as low as possible so as to combat digital noise. Keywords: 150265 2E52 Exeter St. Davids station
43149, GW 17.33 London Paddington-Paignton (1C91, 3E) & 43128, GW 18.03 London Paddington-Penzance (1C92, 4L), Exeter St. David's station HSTs side by side at Exeter St. David's station. To the left is 43149 'University of Plymouth' leading the 1C91 17.33 Paddington to Paignton. Under the canopy is 43128 leading the 1C92 18.03 Paddington to Penzance. These trains will leave within minutes of each other and travel close behind one another as far as Aller Junction where the Penzance working will continue off heading westwards. Keywords: 43149 1C91 43128 1C92 Exeter St. Davids station
150129, GW 19.17 Barnstaple-Exeter Central (2R96, 3L), Exeter St. David's station 150129 pauses at Exeter St. David's station with the 19.17 Barnstable to Exeter Central working. Andy and I took this train the short distance up the hill to Central station. From there we sought out a curry house for a much needed evening meal. Keywords: 150129 2R96 Exeter St. Davids station
Tickets, Exeter St. David's-Exeter Central Andy and my tickets from Exeter St. David's to Exeter Central station. 85 pence each was a small price to pay for the journey that took about five minutes, and avoided us toiling up the hill to Exeter city centre from the station!

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