3rd July 1984

50043 "Eagle" arrives at the station heading the 14.10 Basingstoke to Paignton service, comprising a rake of air conditioned Mark IID coaching stock. This a view that I became so familiar with, a 50 arriving on a rake of coaches heading towards Exeter. Like everyone, I didn't really expect this to change, so I am glad I recorded the scene forever. Looks like it might have been a hot day!