5542 at the South Devon Railway 40th Anniversary Gala

5542 worked for all 7 days of the recent South Devon Railway 40th anniversary Gala on a variety of duties.

 The occasion was a feast of action for Branch Line enthusiasts with 3 Small  Prairies, 3 Panniers of various sizes, a 'Taffy Tank 6695, and for the 'Big Engine' fans 3803

 

 

 

                

5542 on 2 coach Auto train following arrival At Buckfastleigh           '42  Shunts its Auto train to await the next turn of duty

Pictures (c) John Wood

 

               

5542 heads towards Staverton on 04/04/2009   and arriving at Staverton with its 2 coach Auto train

Pictures (c) Chris Osment

 

                               

 

General views of Buckfastleigh with 5552 and 1369 by the Water Column and a view of the general Station scene

(c) John Wood