16th September 1984

Western Excursions
The Devon Belle

Locos Used 37229 & 40079

Route :
1Z?? : Swansea to Paignton
1Z61 : Paignton to Swansea

Loco Route
37229 Swansea - Neath - Port Talbot - Bridgend - Cardiff Central - Newport
40079 Newport - Severn Tunnel Junction - Bristol Temple Meads - Taunton - Exeter St Davids - Dawlish - Teignmouth - Newton Abbot - Torquay - Paignton
40079 Paignton - Exeter St Davids - Bristol Temple Meads - Severn Tunnel Junction
37229 Severn Tunnel Junction - Swansea

Notes :
(1) Harry Harper confirms the loco change took place at Newport in the morning, not Severn Tunnel Junction as reported by other sources.

Sources : Guy Vincent & Mike Musty (both joined/left the train at Bristol TM), 1980s Timewarp,
Steve Marshall (travelled on the return leg from Paignton to Exeter St Davids)
& Dave Thomas ((travelled on the return leg from Newport to Cardiff)

Photo Review


40079 is seen passing Taunton (photo: 'The Creech Crusader')


Guy Vincent's ticket for the tour.


Timings (Advertised Only)
(from Guy Vincent)

Location Advertised (out)   Advertised (rtn)
Swansea 07.30d   22.00a
Neath 07.45d   21.45a
Port Talbot 07.55d   21.35a
Bridgend 08.35d   21.20a
Cardiff Central 09.00d   20.55a
Newport 09.15d   20.40a
Severn Tunnel Junction 09.25d   20.30a
Dawlish 11.05a   18.40d
Teignmouth 11.15a   18.30d
Torquay 11.35a   18.06d
Paignton 11.45a   18.00d


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