Ashburton Branch - Buckfastleigh Passengers

[davemarvin]

Here are some shots of branch passenger services through Buckfastleigh.

First we take a quick look at class 14xx No.1470 propelling the 10.46am Totnes to Ashburton autotrain...


Driver's view of approach to Buckfastleigh


Arrival

But now we concentrate on class 44xx No.4405 with the 4.55pm Totnes to Ashburton on an evening in May...


Nursery Pool Bridge over the Dart


Held at Totnes Road Bridge down home


The road to Kilbury Paper Mill


Station House and garden


5 minutes late at Buckfastleigh


That's the vicar waiting


Crossing the River Dart Bridge towards Ashburton


Same train, same place


Returning with the 5.45pm from Ashburton

Finally, in contrasting December conditions, we have No.4405 again with the 3.25pm Totnes to Ashburton...


Standing at Buckfastleigh


Getting away


River Dart Bridge


Beneath the A384 and on to Ashburton

With thanks to Reg Furniss and to everyone who has provided the stock.

Dave

[ashgray]

Fabulous shots once again Dave - you seem to have a real talent for capturing the mood and atmosphere, plus some crafty camera angles.

Ash

[sjbaker34]

I love looking at peoples screenshots.

[davemarvin]

I've just found these 4 shots taken at Buckfastleigh during a weekend railway show in the yard. They feature the vintage coaches and a rail club excursion with clerestory stock.


Ready for the visitors


No.34 on special run to Ashburton


Aberdare No.2632 on excursion


Cleared to shunt into loop

[photons66]

Cracking shots again, Dave. You capture the spirit and the atmosphere of the branch line well.