16th September 1984

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The Devon Belle

Locos Used at least 37229 & 40079

Route :

Loco Route
37229 Swansea - Newport
40079 Newport - Severn Tunnel Junction - Bristol Temple Meads - Taunton - Exeter St Davids - Newton Abbot - Paignton
40079 Paignton - Bristol Temple Meads - Severn Tunnel Junction?
????? ?Severn Tunnel Junction - Swansea

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


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

Sources : Mike Musty (joined/left the train at Bristol TM) & 1980s Timewarp

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