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. No. 1369. Note the bell from its time at Weymouth Harbour. Glendower awaiting restoration. No. 4920 'Dumbleton Hall' still awaiting the workshops. Class 25 No. D7612 on the Shed Road. No. 6412 at Totnes. 2-8-0 No. 3803 awaiting the workshops. Class 37 No 6975 at Staverton Class 37 No. 6975 at Totnes Class 25 No. D7612 on Shed. The cars etc. will follow tomorrow.
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.
I agree, top photos as usual. Love the 37 , looks like it's just out a rather big box. Thanks for posting. Cheers Toto
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.