Enthusiasts were disappointed to hear that due to the lack of a driver and guard that the loco hauled service from Par to Exeter and return to Penzance was not to run. However, as he had already purchased a ticket to Exeter Roger decided to go anyway and was well pleased with what he found in replacement of the loco hauled service. 150 002 which is normally to be found on the Reading to Basingstoke service departed from its usual pastures and took a run to Plymouth where it took up the loco hauled services duty.
140816a What would have been a first, 57305 with the day coaches never ran to Exeter. Copyright Roger Winnen
140816b 150002 Replacing the loco hauled from Plymouth passing Dawlish. Copyright Roger Winnen
140816c 150 002 is one of two Prototype 150 units built, notice the large air conditioning vents. Copyright Roger Winnen
140816d 150 002 waiting to form the 17.50 departure to Penzance. In front stands a 150 which will form a service to Exmouth. The 159 on the right is going to North Yard. Copyright Roger Winnen
140816e Arrival at Plymouth forming the 19.07 to Penzance. Copyright Roger Winnen
140816h Journey's End at Penzance 150002 gets the furthest west it has ever been! Copyright Roger Winnen
140816f 150 002 being a prototype is slightly different from the standard unit. Viewed inside the leading coach which itself differed from the rear carriage. Copyright Roger Winnen
140816g This is inside of the rear carriage. Copyright Roger Winnen