9th April 1983

L.N.E.R. Society
Torbay & Dartmouth Express

Locos Used 31xxx, 50031 'Hood' & 86214 & Steam: 7827 & 80064 (1)

Route :

Traction Route (3)
86214 Milton Keynes - Mitre Bridge Jn
50031 Mitre Bridge Jn - Clapham Junction - Basingstoke - Salisbury - Yeovil - Exeter St Davids
50031 Exeter St Davids - Paignton
7827 + 80064 Paignton - Dartmouth
7827 + 80064 Dartmouth - Paignton
50031 Paignton - (reverse of outward route) - Exeter St Davids
50031 Exeter St Davids - (reverse of outward route) - Mitre Bridge Jn
31xxx (2) Mitre Bridge Jn - Milton Keynes

Notes:
(1) 80064 was originally uploaded as 80079 however Steve Marshall subsequently offered: 80079's first visit onto the branch was 1994 when it was turned at Churston with 80080 off a railtour. The loco should undoubtedly be 80064 which was based on the P&DSR in the 1980s - I've spoken to railway staff there & it's safe to amend it.
(2) identity required! Substituted for non-available electric loco.
(3) Route confirmation required.

Sources : Steve Goulden & Steve Marshall

Photo Review


50031 at Exeter St Davids (photo: David Lodwick)


80064 + 7827 at Kingswear (photo: David Lodwick)


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