31st March 1985

Exeter St. Davids is undergoing major remodelling and resignalling and trains are diverted via the Southern to Yeovil. Loco-hauled trains, and HSTs, are funnelled Ove this single line route, which would have been tricky, but it was a bit of a bonanza for us local enthusiasts! This HST, lead by power car no. 43016, is the 10.33 Exeter Central to London Paddington. No. 43124 brings up the rear as the train passes Cloakham.