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The West of England Main Line forms the majority of the route between London Waterloo and Exeter, starting at Basingstoke where it splits from the South West Main Line. The route is unelectrified single track with passing loops, and is operated by South Western Railway's fleet of 158 and 159 DMUs. This simulation covers the line from Wilton (just after Salisbury) to Pinhoe on the outskirts of Exeter, as well as the Heart of Wessex Line between Dorchester and Castle Cary.
  
 
== Timetable ==
 
== Timetable ==
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A full timetable for 27th July 2022 has been included.
  
 
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| London Waterloo || Exeter St Davids || 1
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| Yeovil Junction || Salisbury ''via Westbury'' || ''Infrequent''
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| Weymouth || Bristol Temple Meads / Gloucester || 0.5
 
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South Western Railway operate various additional peak services. Great Western Railway also operate one service in the evening from Exeter to Axminster, which then runs empty to Castle Cary and back via the Heart of Wales Line.
  
 
== Operational Tips ==
 
== Operational Tips ==
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* Most the line is single-track - be careful not to route trains too far ahead and block the route for other services.
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* Be sure not to set the route across level crossings too early.
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=== Tisbury Loop ===
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* Trains are booked to pass here throughout the day. For most the day the Exeter-bound train is booked to stop, however in the evening peak this switches to the London-bound train, so always check each train's schedule.
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* Signals are only provided on one line through the loop - if trains are scheduled to pass here the one booked to stop should use the line with signals, rather than strictly passing on the left.
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* As both lines in the loop are bi-directional, be sure to set the points to the desired route before setting the route, especially if the route without signals is required.
  
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== Trivia ==
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=== Yeovil Junction ===
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* Be careful with trains at Yeovil Junction - check their subsequent instructions to ensure they're routed into the correct platform.
  
 
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Latest revision as of 06:41, 2 September 2022

West of England Main Line
DescriptionThe West of England Main Line from Salisbury to Exeter, and the Heart of Wessex Line from Dorchester to Castle Cary.
Country United Kingdom
Time period2022
Train Operating CompanySouth Western Railway, Great Western Railway
Simulation difficulty6/10 stars
AuthorOxalin
WebsiteWest of England Main Line
Rolling Stock
Route map

Legend
 Salisbury and London
Tisbury Loop
Tisbury
Gillingham
Gillingham Up Siding
Gillingham Tunnel
Templecombe
Templecombe Down Siding
Sherborne LC
Sherborne
Westbury
Yeovil Pen Mill
Yeovil Down Sidings
Thornford
Yeovil Junction
Yetminster
Crewkerne
Chetnole
Crewkerne Tunnel
Evershot Tunnel
Chard Junction LC
Maiden Newton
Chard Loop
Grimston and Frampton Tunnel
Axminster LC
Poundbury Tunnel
Axminster
Dorchester West
Honiton Tunnel
Weymouth
Honiton
Feniton
Feniton LC
Whimple
Cranbrook
Pinhoe LC
Pinhoe
Exeter St Davids

The West of England Main Line forms the majority of the route between London Waterloo and Exeter, starting at Basingstoke where it splits from the South West Main Line. The route is unelectrified single track with passing loops, and is operated by South Western Railway's fleet of 158 and 159 DMUs. This simulation covers the line from Wilton (just after Salisbury) to Pinhoe on the outskirts of Exeter, as well as the Heart of Wessex Line between Dorchester and Castle Cary.

Timetable

A full timetable for 27th July 2022 has been included.

West of England Main Line Services
Train Operating Company Origin Destination Frequency (tph)
South Western Railway London Waterloo Exeter St Davids 1
Yeovil Junction Salisbury via Westbury Infrequent
Great Western Railway Weymouth Bristol Temple Meads / Gloucester 0.5

South Western Railway operate various additional peak services. Great Western Railway also operate one service in the evening from Exeter to Axminster, which then runs empty to Castle Cary and back via the Heart of Wales Line.

Operational Tips

  • Most the line is single-track - be careful not to route trains too far ahead and block the route for other services.
  • Be sure not to set the route across level crossings too early.

Tisbury Loop

  • Trains are booked to pass here throughout the day. For most the day the Exeter-bound train is booked to stop, however in the evening peak this switches to the London-bound train, so always check each train's schedule.
  • Signals are only provided on one line through the loop - if trains are scheduled to pass here the one booked to stop should use the line with signals, rather than strictly passing on the left.
  • As both lines in the loop are bi-directional, be sure to set the points to the desired route before setting the route, especially if the route without signals is required.

Yeovil Junction

  • Be careful with trains at Yeovil Junction - check their subsequent instructions to ensure they're routed into the correct platform.
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