South Devon Railway "Cambrian Gala" - April 22nd 2011

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The South Devon Railway held their Cambrian Easter Gala Weekend between Friday 22nd April 2011 through to Monday 25th April, taking advantage of the Bank Holiday. Despite a small period of rain on the Friday morning the country branch-line was blessed with some of the hottest weather of the year so far. The gala attracted steam enthusiasts, keen to see the visiting 'Dukedog' from the Bluebell Railway, and families out to enjoy the long weekend. Photos in this gallery feature events from Friday 22nd April.
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0-6-0 No.3205 arrives into Buckfastleigh with a freight from Staverton.
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2-6-0 No.5526 passes Pixie Falls alongside the River Dart, during wonderful evening conditions working the SDR Autocoache's between Buckfastleigh and Totnes
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0-6-0 No.5526 passes along the River Dart propelling SRD Autocoaches on the 17:32 from Totnes to Buckfastleigh.
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Visiting Dukedog No.9017 'The Earl of Berkley' prepares to deaprt Buckfastleigh with the 10:50 to Totnes.
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Carrying the 'Cambrian Express' headboard 5526 and visiting Dukedog No.9017 pass Hood Bridge hauling the 12:30 from Buckfastleigh to Totnes.
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Dukedog No.9016 shunts within Buckfastliegh Station between duties.
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During the only spell of rain during Friday 22nd April, 9017 departs from Staverton with a matching Crimson and Cream rake of coaching stock.
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Dukedog No.9017 coasts alongside the River Dart between Staverton and Totnes, while hauling the late evening freight between Buckfastleigh to Totnes.
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D7541 is the latest addition to the SDR Diesel Fleet, in exchange for 20118. The Class 25 will take about 4 years to restore, and will work alongside the railways other Class 25 D7612.
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D7612 runs around the SDR Milk Train at Staverton Loop having arrived from Buckfastleigh the train was then shunted into the siding at Staverton.