The South Devon "Winter Branch Line Gala"
This Steam Gala was run over two weekends of the schools half term break together with a service during weekdays and has featured Drummond 1897 design M7 looking very smart in its BR black livery and on loan from The Swanage Railway together with resident engine Collet 3205, L92 a former GWR 57xx pannier owned by The Worcester Locomotive Society and the Single Bubble Car W55000 dating from 1958.
Also taking part were D2246 A Drewry 0-6-0 b.h.p.204 Diesel Mechanical Shunter and D3721 a Diesel Electric shunter from a Class of over 1000 built from 1953. Our Chairman Tony Wright was active through out the day as Guard and Signalman.
With a lot of sunny weather everyone that I spoke to really enjoyed the day, a break from the usual routine.
Many Thanks to all concerned. Roger Winnen
This Steam Gala was run over two weekends of the schools half term break together with a service during weekdays and has featured Drummond 1897 design M7 looking very smart in its BR black livery and on loan from The Swanage Railway together with resident engine Collet 3205, L92 a former GWR 57xx pannier owned by The Worcester Locomotive Society and the Single Bubble Car W55000 dating from 1958.
Also taking part were D2246 A Drewry 0-6-0 b.h.p.204 Diesel Mechanical Shunter and D3721 a Diesel Electric shunter from a Class of over 1000 built from 1953. Our Chairman Tony Wright was active through out the day as Guard and Signalman.
With a lot of sunny weather everyone that I spoke to really enjoyed the day, a break from the usual routine.
Many Thanks to all concerned. Roger Winnen
The Cornwall Railway Society Chairman TONY WRIGHT in his other role on the South Devon Railway. Picture taken without his knowledge by Roger Winnen. 22nd February 2014 Copyright
L92 backs onto its train at Totnes Littlehampstead. 22nd February 2014 Copyright Roger Winnen
M7 30053 departs Staverton for Totnes. 22nd February 2014 Copyright Roger Winnen
Savour it, another view of the 1897 design Victorian Elegance. 22nd February 2014 Copyright Roger Winnen
Moving the freight as an 04 arrives at Buckfastleigh with a nice clean loco and wagons. 22nd February 2014 Copyright Roger Winnen
M7 30053 in Buckfastleigh Yard awaiting its next turn of duty. Copyright Roger Winnen
Making a nice change 55000 arrives at Staverton on a short working from Buckfastleigh. 22nd February 2014 Copyright Roger Winnen
30053 seen here after passing Nappers Crossing heads towards Staverton. 22nd February 2014 Copyright Roger Winnen
Is it new for old on the Class 25? At Buckfastleigh shed. 22nd February 2014.Copyright Roger Winnen
A charming picture of passing trains at Bishops Bridge, Staverton. 22nd February 2014 Copyright Roger Winnen