Date: 06/08/2023

The driver and guard from the train's last journey in 1982 were invited to the reopening.

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The driver and guard from the train's last journey in 1982 were invited to the reopening.

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143617 brushes up nicely. It was due to be named the next day, and has about 200 yards of track at Torrington to prowl up and down on. We had just missed the chance of a hot meal, as the Puffing Billy's kitchen closes at 3pm; we returned to the car park to find our car had its second puncture in 4 days. There's something to be said for steel wheels and tyres.
Location: Torrington
Company: Torrington Extension (London and South Western Railway)
07/04/2023 Ken Strachan

Ivatt 2-6-2T no 41314 stands at Torrington, Devon, in August 1960. The milk tank loading facilities can be seen on the right. Torrington lost its scheduled passenger service in 1965 and the last milk tanks left in October 1978.
Location: Torrington
Company: London and South Western Railway
11/08/1960 K A Gray

The end. The 'Last Train to Torrington' railtour following arrival at Torrington station on 6 November 1982. The locomotive is 31174, with 31158 on the other end of the train.
Location: Torrington
Company: London and South Western Railway
06/11/1982 Ian Dinmore

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