Well-conserved station architecture - and still using semaphore signals. A fine view of I.K. Brunel's magnificent Saltash Bridge, too.
The views from the train of the Exe estuary and Dawlish sea-wall were for so many their first glimpse of the sea, and I think among the most famous British railway-related scenes.
The "Cross-Country Trains" Plymouth - Edinburgh/Glasgow services, are owned by Deutsche Bundesbahn (German State Railways). Having travelled between Bristol and Leeds by them I was not impressed by their cramped coaches! Certainly not GWR style even if considerably faster than even the trains drawn by 'Castles' and 'Kings' as on the poster could average. Quite a contrast with the connecting services at both ends, on DMUs limited to 70mph but with more spacious, more comfortable seating and allowing wider views of the scenery.
One of those connecting services takes in vain the Great Western Railway name, though adds an 's'; but it is not an independent company. It is only one of the badges used by the First Group for the many rail franchises it has bought; in this case Weymouth to Bristol, Swindon and South Wales.
@devonman I can appreciate that! I have used it, actually from Axminster, with a girlfriend when we had a holiday based near Penzance. We toured the area by bus; and one day by train to Newquay.
Amazing trip! Last time I visited Britain was in 2015 and I finally went to Cornwall, which was a life-long dream. However, I just had the chance to visit Bodmin, Tintagel, Wadebridge, and cycle to Padstow.
