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  1. 60019Bittern

    60019Bittern Full Member

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    Spent the day at the South Devon Railway on Sunday. They also had a car Rally there as well so will put some some pics of a few Golden Oldies later. Herewith the trains.

    No. 1369 & 3205 being shunted by 6412.

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    No. 1369. Note the bell from its time at Weymouth Harbour.

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    Glendower awaiting restoration.

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    No. 4920 'Dumbleton Hall' still awaiting the workshops.

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    Class 25 No. D7612 on the Shed Road.

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    No. 6412 at Totnes.

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    2-8-0 No. 3803 awaiting the workshops.

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    Class 37 No 6975 at Staverton

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    Class 37 No. 6975 at Totnes

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    Class 25 No. D7612 on Shed.

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    The cars etc. will follow tomorrow.
     
  2. SMR CHRIS

    SMR CHRIS Staff Member Moderator

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    A top selection of photos looks like you scored with the weather as well.
    Unfortunately appears like another presevation railway without enough undercover storage for all there Locos it's a real shame as the restoration only Gets harder and more expensive as the elements decay the collection.
    They look like they would have a fine colection of versatile GWR locomotives as well from a 14xx to 28xx if they were all operational.

    Thanks for posting the photos will look out for more soon.
     
  3. Toto

    Toto I'm best ignored Staff Member Founder Administrator

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    I agree, top photos as usual. Love the 37 , looks like it's just out a rather big box. :avatar:

    Thanks for posting.

    Cheers

    Toto
     
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    They have got covered storage, but not for everything. Dumbleton Hall is due to go into the works soon for a complete overhaul (mind you it has been for the last 10 years or so), and 3803 is not to far off of being finished (I think). I have seen it there before at the back of the shed so I think it's been an on/off restoration, being done when nothing more important needs doing. They have a 55xx going through the works as well at the moment and also 1420. They do have a good range of GWR stuff at the site ranging from the last remaining Broad Gauge loco (Tiny) 13xx, 57xx & 64xx Panniers, the sole surviving Collett Goods (3205), 2 Prairies, A Hall and a 38xx. The Diesel stock is also good but I am not sure what exactly they have got and also a good selection of Industrials (steam and diesel). There workshops must be good, when Union of South Africa failed last year with a hot box they soon had it done and on its way.
     

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