Southern lines beyond Exeter.




26 February 2015
sees 20305 and 20308 used by Direct Rail Services (DRS) to operate route learning from Exeter to Okehampton (twice). This is in respect of a railtour operated by Pathfinders on 25 April which covers many of the ex-Southern Railway lines in Devon using Class 37's. The train will also run on its return via Yeovil Junction.
All photos at Crediton and courtesy Dave Tozer






Crediton Station is painted in London & South Western Railway colours. The Class 20's were recessed in the sidings seen in the background before thier first run to Okehampton.




Diesel 66522 owned by Freightliner is used to transfer 'Thumper' unit 1118 from West Somerset Railway to Okehampton. Again seen at Crediton.
(Photo courtesy Dave Tozer)




'Thumper' unit 1118.
(Photo courtesy Dave Tozer)


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