50 Years ago on Sunday 5th September, 1965 The Launceston Branch Centenary Railtour ran from Exeter to Exeter via Okehampton, Lydford, Launceston, Halwill. Bude, Halwill to Okehampton and Exeter. The tour was hauled by 41283 of Templecombe Shed 83G with four Coaches.
650905a 41283 Arrives at Okehampton with the Launceston Branch Centenary Railtour 5th September, 1965 Copyright Mike Roach
650905b 41283 Waiting to leave Okehampton. The enthusiast at the window is believed to be Derek Organ. Copyright Mike Roach
650905c Ivatt Tank 41283 Stands at Lifton Station. Copyright Mike Roach
650905d 41283 Stands at the former Great Western Station at Launceston. Copyright Mike Roach
650905e 41283 arriving at Whitstone & Bridgerule Station on the Bude Branch. One village is in Devon and the other in Cornwall. Copyright Mike Roach
650905f 41283 Stands at Dunsland Cross Station. Copyright Mike Roach