June 21st 2026

21/6/2026

Devon Railtours
David Tozer, Clive Smith, Roger Winnen, Andrew Triggs & Paul Barlow

Saturday 20th saw 2 railtours visit Torbay.

The Hastings DEMU unit visited Paignton on an excursion from Paignton, whilst 61306 'Mayflower' went through to Kingswear on a 'Steam Dreams' excursion.

The Hastings DEMU

Hastings DEMU formed of 60116 60502 60501 60000 60118 60528 69337 70262 60529 60119 passes Marsh Barton with the 0608 1Z22 Hastings to Paignton. 20.06.2026, copyright David Tozer.

A rare visitor to the westcountry, 201001 leads through Dawlish Warren en route to Paignton. 20.06.2026, copyright Roger Winnen.

The DEMU heads on towards Langstone Rock.20.06.2026, copyright Roger Winnen.

The Hasting DEMU, with 201001 leading passing Langstone Rock leading 1Z22 06.08 Hastings-Paignton. 20.06.2026, copyright Andrew Triggs.

Seven minutes later after Mayflower, Hastings DEMUs 201001 and 1013 follow through Torquay with the 1Z22 06.08 Hastings - Paignton "English Riviera Express". 20.06.2026, copyright Clive Smith.

The DEMU Viewed in Goodrington Sidings by Great Western Close. 20.06.2026, copyright Andrew Triggs.

The DEMU in Goodrington yard viewed from Roundham Road Overbridge. 20.06.2026, copyright Andrew Triggs.

Hastings DEMUs 1013 & 201001 leave Paignton with the 1Z23 15:30 Paignton to Hastings "English Riviera Express". 20.06.2026, copyright Clive Smith.

Departure from Paignton at 15.30hrs. 20.06.2026, copyright Roger Winnen.

These units were built at Eastleigh Works from 1957. 20.06.2026, copyright Roger Winnen.

Hastings DEMUs 1013 & 201001 leave Paignton with the 1Z23 15:30 Paignton to Hastings "English Riviera Express". 20.06.2026, copyright Clive Smith.

61306 'Mayflower'

LNER Class B1 61306 ‘Mayflower’ passes Marsh Barton whilst working the 0640 1Z27 London Waterloo to Kingswear’ On the rear was Class 47 D1924 (47810) Crewe Diesel Depot. 20.06.2026, copyright David Tozer.

61306 pulls away from Dawlish Warren. 20.06.2026, copyright Roger Winnen.

D1924 tails the service to Paignton and Kingswear. 20.06.2026, copyright Roger Winnen.

LNER B1 No.61306 'Mayflower' leading Steam Dreams 1Z27 06.40 London Waterloo-Kingswear (For Dartmouth) passing Langstone Rock, Dawlish Warren. 20.06.2026, copyright Andrew Triggs.

61306 'Mayflower' passes through Torquay with the 1Z27 06.40 Waterloo - Kingswear with class 47 D1924 on the rear. 20.06.2026, copyright Clive Smith.

61306 Mayflower on 1635 Kingswear to Waterloo Gibraltar bridge Cullompton. 20.06.2026, copyright Paul Barlow.

Many thanks all - superb coverage.

A trip to the Isle of Wight
Paul Barlow

21 June 1986 was the first Network day promoting the new Network south-east region. Tickets were £1 to anywhere on NSE, so I decided on a trip to the Isle of Wight.

Locos I traveled behind that day were -

50027 Exeter - Salisbury

33019 Salisbury - Portsmouth

33044 Portsmouth - Salisbury

47258 Salisbury - Yeovil Junction

50044 Yeovil Junction to Exeter

A special ticket from 40 years ago. Copyright Paul Barlow.

Ryde Pier, Isle of Wight. 21.06.1986, copyright Paul Barlow.

Ryde St. Johns. 21.06.1986, copyright Paul Barlow.

Shanklin, Isle of Wight. 21.06.1986, copyright Paul Barlow.

7397 and Cravens DMU 0658 Stevenage to Portsmouth harbour. 21.06.1986, copyright Paul Barlow.

Super stuff Paul - many thanks.

Nocturnal Westbury
Alan Peters

Evening scenes from Westbury on 15th June 2026, with C2102 the Loram Rail Grinder 'Roger South' waiting to depart the SCO sidings. Copyright Alan Peters.

On the Downside sidings GBRf 69010 'North Norfolk Railway' is seen stabled for the daily Eastleigh tripper service on 15/06/26. Copyright Alan Peters.

My own train stabled in the downside yard at Westbury, Freightliner 66544 is in fact on hire to Colas Rail, and was working 6C40 to East Somerset Junction on 15/06/26. Copyright Alan Peters.

Many thanks for the behind-the-scenes photos Alan, burning the midnight oil there as always!