West of England Era 7 - Formations Guide

FORMATIONS DIAGRAM
West of England - Era 7

This diagram showcases some of the formations that could commonly be seen in the West of England between the early-1970s and mid -1980s. We've covered a variety of passenger and freight services, with a wide mixture of locomotives and rolling stock to provide realistic and fascinating services for your layout. Click the photo icon to the right hand side to see a real life prototype photo or video.

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Passenger Services

1V34 Kensington Olympia - St Austell Motorail 1973
Products used: Class 52, Mk1 TSO x2, Mk1 SK, Mk1 RMB*, Mk1 FK, Mk1 SK, Mk1 BSK, Carflat x6 (Video shows similar formation)
16:00 Bristol - Weymouth 1970
Products used: Class 35, SR PMV*, Mk1 TSO x2, Mk1 SK, Mk1 BSK
Exeter - Paignton 1976
Products used: Class 25, Mk1 TSO, Mk1 BSK, Mk1 CK, Mk1 SK
Plymouth - Newcastle 1978
Products used: Class 45, Mk2a BFK*, Mk2a TSO x6*, Mk1 RU*, Mk1 RFO*, Mk2a TSO*, Mk2a BSO x2
Plymouth - Paddington 1978
Products used: Class 50*, Mk2F TSO, Mk2F FO, Mk1 RMB*, Mk2F TSO x6, Mk1 BG
08:00 Plymouth - Paddington 1980
Products used: Class 43 HST*, Mk3 TF x2*, Mk3 TRUB*, Mk3 TS x4*, Class 43 HST*
18:22 Paignton - Exeter 1982
Products used: Class 31*, Mk1 BSK, Mk1 CK, Mk1 TSO

Freight Services

Bristol Trip Working 1972
Products used: Class 42*, 12t van x4, VAA x2*, 12t van
Moorswater - Fowey Clay Hoods 1976
Products used: Class 25, China Clay Hood x6*
19:07 Westbury Cement - Exeter Central 1976
Products used: Class 52, Preflo x26*
Exeter Parcels 1982
Products used: Class 47, Mk1 GUV x3*, Mk1 BG, Mk1 GUV

* - Not in current catalogue, may be available as a pre-owned item
# - some modifications required

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