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Hi Philip - sorry about the delay in replies.  Last few weeks have been manic, with kids off, internet trouble, arguing with my credit card company about my DJ Models payments, and that thing called work that gets in the way of things, and a host of other things etc..  (I am writing this on route to a hospital appointment).   I can understand some of the frustration, but its not the case of not bothering, it was more the case of managing my time.

Since, I have recalled that I had a sectional appendix from Circa 2003 of the area, so found that out, which has given me a few pointers regarding the operation, including the Staff for Cattewater was held at Tavistock Yard.  Then at the same time -  a chance find - saw L&SWR now and then by Mac Hawkings, plus another couple of books at my parents.  The LSWR one has answered a few bits - including why I could not piece together the exact location, and were confused.  There was the station and the goods yard.  Plus a picture in a book from the 80's with 50038 on a Plymouth Friary to Exeter Riverside, conveying what looks like an Enparts van, 1 polybulk, a few presflo, and what looks like a few PWA pallet vans (nothing else can be seen due to the camping coaches at Dawlish Warren).

If you were able to give me a brief description of the video that would be brilliant.  My area of interest largely lies in the Early 80's to the present day.  But obviously some things earlier are of interest, because like many things on the railway, old infrastructure remains.  My interest spans the operations, traffic types, and vehicles using the line.  The cement trains that went just onto the Turnchapel Branch also fall within the remit, along with anything else that would pass through Laira and head into Friary.

Once again I am truly sorry for the delay in replying,

Best Regards,

Christopher.