
This diagram showcases some of the formations that could commonly be seen in the West of England between the early-1970s and mid -1980s. We've covered a variety of passenger and freight services, with a wide mixture of locomotives and rolling stock to provide realistic and fascinating services for your layout. Click the photo icon to the right hand side to see a real life prototype photo or video.
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Passenger Services
| 1V34 Kensington Olympia - St Austell Motorail 1973 | ![]() |
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| Products used: Class 52, Mk1 TSO x2, Mk1 SK, Mk1 RMB*, Mk1 FK, Mk1 SK, Mk1 BSK, Carflat x6 (Video shows similar formation) | |
| 16:00 Bristol - Weymouth 1970 | ![]() |
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| Products used: Class 35, SR PMV*, Mk1 TSO x2, Mk1 SK, Mk1 BSK | |
| Exeter - Paignton 1976 | ![]() |
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| Products used: Class 25, Mk1 TSO, Mk1 BSK, Mk1 CK, Mk1 SK | |
| Plymouth - Newcastle 1978 | ![]() |
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| Products used: Class 45, Mk2a BFK*, Mk2a TSO x6*, Mk1 RU*, Mk1 RFO*, Mk2a TSO*, Mk2a BSO x2 | |
| Plymouth - Paddington 1978 | ![]() |
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| Products used: Class 50*, Mk2F TSO, Mk2F FO, Mk1 RMB*, Mk2F TSO x6, Mk1 BG | |
| 08:00 Plymouth - Paddington 1980 | ![]() |
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| Products used: Class 43 HST*, Mk3 TF x2*, Mk3 TRUB*, Mk3 TS x4*, Class 43 HST* | |
| 18:22 Paignton - Exeter 1982 | |
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| Products used: Class 31*, Mk1 BSK, Mk1 CK, Mk1 TSO |
Freight Services
| Bristol Trip Working 1972 | ![]() |
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| Products used: Class 42*, 12t van x4, VAA x2*, 12t van | |
| Moorswater - Fowey Clay Hoods 1976 | ![]() |
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| Products used: Class 25, China Clay Hood x6* | |
| 19:07 Westbury Cement - Exeter Central 1976 | ![]() |
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| Products used: Class 52, Preflo x26* | |
| Exeter Parcels 1982 | ![]() |
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| Products used: Class 47, Mk1 GUV x3*, Mk1 BG, Mk1 GUV |
* - Not in current catalogue, may be available as a pre-owned item
# - some modifications required
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