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Devon landslip stabilisation work to cause services to be suspended this weekend

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January 14, 2026
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Services between Crewkerne and Exeter will be suspended on 17th and 18th January, to allow the lineside to be stabilised following a landslip.

Storm Goretti: All trains in Cornwall set to be suspended

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January 8, 2026
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Network Rail has confirmed that all trains in Cornwall will be suspended this evening due to adverse weather conditions expected to be brought in by…

Model railway factory tours make ideal Christmas gifts

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November 30, 2025
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Model railway manufacturer PECO, has announced a range of ideal Christmas gifts for model railway enthusiasts.

Devon miniature railway announces closure

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November 15, 2025
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Pecorama has announced that the tourist attraction will be closed for the 2026 season. Despite a busy year, including the 50th anniversary of the Beer…

Plymouth rail freight on the crest of a wave

Simon Walton
October 27, 2025
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The once very extensive railway network in Britain’s self-proclaimed Ocean City is about to see a modest revival. A significant part of Plymouth’s rail freight…

Devon MP visits local model railway manufacturer

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August 9, 2025
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Richard Foord, MP for Honiton and Sidmouth, recently visited the offices and factory of Devon model railway manufacturer PECO.

Reduced London Waterloo to Exeter train service

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August 3, 2025
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From 11th August until further notice, train services between London Waterloo and Exeter St Davids will be reduced to once every two hours.

Pecorama to Celebrate its 50th Anniverary

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July 7, 2025
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Pecorama, a Devon-based attraction, is preparing to celebrate its 50th anniversary.

£2,500 Grant Allows Biodiversity Work at Barnstaple Railway Station

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May 25, 2025
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Great Western Railway has provided a grant of £2,500 to enhance Barnstaple station.

Book Review: Rail Freight South West England by Paul Shannon

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April 22, 2025
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This book illustrates how freight in South West England has changed over the last 40 years in its traction, rolling stock, and railway infrastructure.