South Devon From Two Views

 Yet another outing, this time the South Devon Railway. We are fortunate to have family who own a holiday home, just a few miles from Buckfastleigh. The Brother-in-law has a cousin who volunteers on the South Devon, so as you can imagine we were made rather welcome.

This is Buckfastleigh Station looking north to the engineering works.

The buffet car for our first cuppa!

Beautifully presented.

Although this is a relatively short journey to Totnes, the views are spectacular.

Motive power supplied by ex-GWR 64xx pannier 6412, to the left is the main line.

This grand footbridge is the exit to the lovely town of Totnes.

No, I did not sit on the locomotive to take this pic.

There's lots to see, for you enthusiasts.

Staverton Station, just perfect!

Now there is an expensive piece of kit.

And so back to Buckfastleigh.

It is here I can now give you the second view of The South Devon. I have been fortunate enough to visit the engineering works on two occasions, to collect spares for Winchcombe C&W. The staff there are brilliant and don't mind ( as long as safety is observed ) a little peek around.

These guys can pretty much do anything.

I would re-emphasise, these works are not open to the public. Ken R. and myself are used to this type of environment and at all times were wearing the appropriate clothing, and safety equipment.

Pure artwork, well to me it is.

I have to own up here, I don't know where this is destined for ..... To me its just perfect.

And so that's about the end of the second view, to collect parts is a pretty full on day but it does save the railway money. We get to see the parts being made, and I can tell you the all-day breakfast in their Café is well worth the drive down to Devon.