25 October to 1 November 2020 saw work to renew the pointwork at Exmouth Junction (Exeter). Keeping the single lead junction, although the speed limit for Exmouth Branch trains will be raised from 25mph to 40mph.

Firstly a look back to the previous renewal in 1987/8 when track materials were brought in on bogie bolsters. Also note the old double lead junction onto the Exmouth branch and the busy yard with engineering and coal wagons. At that time there was a wagon repair workshop and a coal concentration depot on site. (Photo courtesy Dave Tozer)

(Photo courtesy Dave Tozer)

(Photo courtesy Dave Tozer)

(Photo courtesy Dave Tozer)

In 2020, track was brought in by lorry! (Photo courtesy Dave Tozer)

and stored on site. (Photo courtesy Dave Tozer)

In connection with the work, two new banner repeat signals have been installed approaching Blackboy Tunnel from the Exeter Central side. (Photo courtesy Dave Tozer)

Work on extending the 'up' platform at St James Park station. (Photo courtesy Dave Tozer)

Progress with extending the 'up' platform at St James Park station. Some way to go! (Photo courtesy Dave Tozer)

Kirow crane in operation at Exmouth Junction renewal works . (Photo courtesy Dave Tozer)

Kirow crane in operation at Exmouth Junction renewal works with spreader bar (large!) (Photo courtesy Dave Tozer)

Colas Class 70 70811. (Photo courtesy Dave Tozer)

Colas Class 70 70812. (Photo courtesy Dave Tozer)

GBRF Class 66 66745 'Modern Railways The First 50 Years'. (Photo courtesy Dave Tozer)

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