 After the Grouping, the Southern Railway introduced the new Maunsell N class 2-6-0s, in 1925.These were used for services to Exeter and beyond until the arrival of the 'light pacifics' in 1945.The Bulleid SR West Country and Battle of Britain classes of 'Light Pacific' were the largest engines to visit Ilfracombe, and were the preferred choice for the Waterloo services and the Devon Belle.