On the 24th July, 2015 5619 made her debut on the Bodmin & Wenford Railway being on loan from the Telford Steam Railway. This class of engine built from 1924-1928 totalled 200 engines, 150 built at Swindon and the last fifty 6650 to 6699 built by Armstrong Whitworth for use in the Welsh Valleys replacing pre grouping engines of the absorbed companies. 5619 will work with 4247 the only two engines on the line able to haul 5 coach loads over the summer timetable.
150804a Arriving at Bodmin Parkway on the Cornishman 10.00 Penzance-Paddington, 5619 is seen awaiting departure on the 11.25 service to Bodmin General. Copyright Roger Winnen
150804b After replenishment of water 5619 moves off to couple to the 12.10 service to Boscarne Junction. Copyright Roger Winnen
150804c 5619 is seen running around its train at Boscarne Junction. Copyright Roger Winnen
150804d Departing Boscarne Junction on the 12.36 to Bodmin General the train is seen approaching the road overbridge at Crabtree Lane on the outskirts of Bodmin. Copyright Roger Winnen
150804e 6435 Seen on the Auto running into Bodmin General. Copyright Roger Winnen
150804f 5619 Arrives at Bodmin General on the 13.55 from Bodmin Parkway. Copyright Roger Winnen