Newton Abbot 1970

Description

Another in our “Summer Saturdays in the West” series, but this time set in the seventies. Note the contrast with steam in our 1955 version. The layout was largely unchanged from steam days, except in the shed area, and at the north end of the station where a Motorail terminal now existed. This was at the height of Motorail services, with no less than five calling at Newton Abbot and needing shunting. Due to the lack of refuelling facilities in the Paignton area, you also have to change engines on some Torbay services.