30th March 1985

Not quite you think - Class 50 no. 50043 "Eagle" is working the 05.55 Penzance to Edinburgh/Glasgow, diverted via the Southern route whilst Exeter St. Davids is remodelled. It's pouring with rain at Axminster Gates but that does not deter the video cameramen, and my father, from watching this long-distant train passing by off-route!