Saturday 19th October

No work took place today with the gang travelling to foreign parts (western) to visit the South Devon Railway. Seven members battled a road closure at Ilminster and a bridge closure just outside Buckfastleigh, to arrive in time for the obligatory bacon/sausage baps and coffee/tea at the Railway's cafe, before boarding the first train of the day. This was hauled by the 0-6-0 pannier tank in London Transport livery.

On arrival at Totnes they were greeted by an eighth member, Great Western aficionado (there's nothing great about it!- Ed) Neil C, who was staying in Totnes over the weekend, and there followed a steady stream of friendly banter on the inadequacies of the GWR, of which there are many.

A return on the train to Staverton, saw the gang take the short riverside and woodland walk up to The Sea Trout Inn for some liquid refreshment and lunch. This is a very good public house and Inn, and thoroughly recommended to those visiting the Railway.

Photograph courtesy of Neil 'mine's another pint' C

A further train ride back to Totnes and then on to Buckfastleigh for more refreshments and a walk around the Station yard brought a very enjoyable day to a close.