The Final Years of the Class 50s | West Country Railway Action 1989–1993

Step back to the closing years of the mighty British Rail Class 50 as this archive film follows their gradual decline across the West Country between 1989 and early 1993. Filmed on locations stretching from Yeovil Junction and Axminster to Dawlish Warren, Exeter St Davids and Newton St Cyres, this short clip sequence captures a fascinating transition period on British Rail as the once-common Class 50s became increasingly rare visitors to the South West. The footage highlights the variety of duties still entrusted to the class during their final years in traffic — from mainline passenger services over the former LSWR route and the West of England Main Line, to freight workings on the North Devon line. This is a nostalgic look back at the final chapter of one of Britain’s most charismatic diesel classes. If you enjoy vintage railway footage, British Rail nostalgia and classic diesel traction, please like, comment and subscribe for more archive railway films. #Class50 #BritishRail #WestCountryRailways #RailwayArchive #DieselLocomotives