Race to the West

On a Friday the 13th in 1952, an administrative error resulted in 2 Devon Belle long distance trains being scheduled to depart Waterloo at the same time in the same direction. Though of course there is only one direction out of Waterloo. Thought I’d better mention that bit before Nasal Nigel or his sticky friend Adenoidal Andrew remind me. 

So for the few wealthy passengers and enthusiasts who could afford such extravagance, they had the choice of either train, with the observation cars on the rear of both trains making for a most fabulous advantage point to watch the race whilst enjoying champagne or a bottle of brown ale. Or Tizer and spam sandwiches made by ‘Mother’ if an enthusiast. 

Whilst this was wonderful for everyone involved apart from the signalling department, I’m sure the section after Worting Junction where the quadruple track line turns to double added to the challenges. But we don’t worry about such minor problems in the land of the inch high. 

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