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Ex Great Western 0-6-0 Pannier Tank Locomotive No 5786
Ex London Transport 0-6-0 Pannier Tank Locomotive L.92
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Now running as a weathered 5786 following a photo charter on the South Devon Railway

Ready to depart Totnes 6th May 2023

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Now running as a weathered 5786 following a photo charter on the South Devon Railway

Running back into the station at Totnes 6th May 2023

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Now running as a weathered 5786 following a photo charter on the South Devon Railway

Running round at Totnes 6th May 2023

194-T.jpg (3065 bytes) The Worcester Locomotive Society held a Committee meeting on the South Devon Railway on 6th May 2023

Photographed at Totnes by Jenny Wilkinson

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Now running as a weathered 5786 following a photo charter on the South Devon Railway

6th May 2023

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Now running as a weathered 5786 following a photo charter on the South Devon Railway

6th May 2023

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Now running as a weathered 5786 following a photo charter on the South Devon Railway

6th May 2023

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Now running as a weathered 5786 following a photo charter on the South Devon Railway

6th May 2023

189-T.jpg (3005 bytes) Now running as a weathered 5786 following a photo charter on the South Devon Railway

6th May 2023

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L.92 om loan to the Bodmin Railway for their Santa Special Trains December 2022

Photograph courtesy of Roger Winnen

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L.92 om loan to the Bodmin Railway for their Santa Special Trains December 2022

Photograph courtesy of Jon Hird

186-T.jpg (2405 bytes) L.92 om loan to the Bodmin Railway for their Santa Special Trains December 2022

Photograph courtesy of Jon Hird

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L.92 spotted on the M42 on its way from Buckfastleigh to Shackerstone on 24th November 2022 for a brief visit before returning south to Bodmin just a few days later.

Certainly getting the miles in.  That's a round trip of 470 Miles.

Photograph by Jenny Wilkinson

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L.92 spotted on the M42 24th November 2022 on its way from Buckfastleigh to Shackerstone for a brief visit.

Photograph by Jenny Wilkinson

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No, its not a "Turner" but a "Wilkinson".  L.92 spotted on the M42 on its way from Buckfastleigh to Shackerstone for a brief visit.

24th November 2022

Photograph by Jenny Wilkinson

182-T.jpg (2969 bytes) L.92 headed away from Mendip Vale back to Cranmore on the East Somerset Railway 30th April 2022

Photograph by Keith Marshall

181-T.jpg (3063 bytes) L.92 headed towards Mendip Vale on the East Somerset Railway 30th April 2022

Photograph by Keith Marshall

180-T.jpg (3034 bytes) Although L.92 had been in London Transport ownership and livery since 1958 following a full overhaul in Wolverhampton ex Stafford Road Works 11 April to 5 July 1963 it emerged from the works in plain black only white chalked ID and BR logo

Photographed on the Oxley shed coaling road Wolverhampton July 1963 by Simon Dewey

179-T.jpg (3059 bytes) L.92 runs around its train at Mendip Vale during a very late minute loan to the East Somerset Railway 1st May 2022.

Events at Buckfastleigh required L.92 to remain at the East Somerset Railway for longer than originally planned but I think the crews there were delighted in keeping L.92 for a bit longer.

178-T.jpg (3047 bytes) L.92 heads back into Cranmore with a service train from Mendip Vale on 1st May 2022
177-T.jpg (3041 bytes) After another run to Mendip Vale L.92 was coaled at Cranmore MPD and is pictured running back into Cranmore in preparation for another trip to Mendip Vale on 1st May 2022
176-T.jpg (2615 bytes) L.92 having watered runs around the train at Cranmore during a very late minute loan to the East Somerset Railway 1st May 2022
175-T.jpg (2606 bytes) General view of L.92 at Cranmore during a very late minute loan to the East Somerset Railway 1st May 2022
174-T.jpg (3038 bytes) L.92 arrived back at Cranmore during a very late minute loan to the East Somerset Railway 1st May 2022
173-T.jpg (3055 bytes) L.92 having run round the train at Mendip vale is now preparing for the return run to Cranmore during a very late minute loan to the East Somerset Railway 1st May 2022
172-T.jpg (2999 bytes) L.92 ready to work the first service train of the day at Cranmore during a very late minute loan to the East Somerset Railway 1st May 2022
171-T.jpg (3057 bytes) L.92 shunts the stock from the Mendip Belle Dining Train into the sidings at Cranmore during a very late minute loan to the East Somerset Railway 1st May 2022
170-T.jpg (2985 bytes) L.92 shunts back through the station in preparation for the day's working at Cranmore during a very late minute loan to the East Somerset Railway 1st May 2022
169-T.jpg (3049 bytes) The WLS Chairman has spotted L.92 at the water tower at Cranmore during a very late minute loan to the East Somerset Railway 1st May 2022
168-T.jpg (3560 bytes) L.92 simmers quietly in the sun at Buckfastleigh after a bit of shunting 19th February 2022
167-T.jpg (3067 bytes) L.92 leaves Buckfastleigh with a works train to help clear up trees blown down during storm Eunice 20th February 2022
166-T.jpg (2944 bytes) L.92 prepares to leave Buckfastleigh with a works train to help clear up trees blown down during storm Eunice 20th February 2022
165-T.jpg (3016 bytes) Another "blast from the past" courtesy of Mike King shows 5786 at the Bulmers Railway Centre, Hereford, in a very short lived silver livery applied specially for the Queens Silver Jubilee in 1977
164-T.jpg (3064 bytes) From time to time a photograph of 5786 in service surfaces.  This photograph by Michael Jackson shows 5786 in Swindon Works on 19th February 1958 having been sold to London Transport.
163-T.jpg (3828 bytes) L.92 and the assembled WLS members who made the trip to the Epping Ongar Railway for the London Transport gala on 9th October 2021
162-T.jpg (3715 bytes) L.92 backs onto the train at North Weald carrying the original WLS headboard on the Epping Ongar Railway during the London Transport gala on 9th October 2021
161-T.jpg (3012 bytes) L.92 heads through North Weald station with the first of two "run pasts" with a demonstration freight on the Epping Ongar Railway during the London Transport gala on 9th October 2021
160-T.jpg (3021 bytes) L.92 and 20227 Sherlock Holmes side by side at North Weald Station on the Epping Ongar Railway during the London Transport gala on 9th October 2021
159-T.jpg (3034 bytes) L.92 and 20227 Sherlock Holmes at the west end of North Weald Station on the Epping Ongar Railway during the London Transport gala on 9th October 2021
158-T.jpg (5555 bytes) L.92 wearing the shiny new WLS headboard at North Weald Station on the Epping Ongar Railway during the London Transport gala on 9th October 2021
157-T.jpg (3118 bytes) L.92 wearing the shiny new WLS headboard at Ongar on the Epping Ongar Railway during the London Transport gala on 9th October 2021
156-T.jpg (3110 bytes) L.92 wearing the shiny new WLS headboard train to Ongar at North Weald on the Epping Ongar Railway during the London Transport gala on 9th October 2021
155-T.jpg (3691 bytes) L.92 wearing the shiny new WLS headboard train to Ongar at North Weald on the Epping Ongar Railway during the London Transport gala on 9th October 2021
154-T.jpg (3450 bytes) L.92 on the front of the train to Ongar at North Weald on the Epping Ongar Railway during the London Transport gala on 9th October 2021
153-T.jpg (3813 bytes) L.92 wearing the shiny new WLS headboard is now on the front of the train having returned from Epping to North Weald on the Epping Ongar Railway during the London Transport gala on 9th October 2021
152-T.jpg (3058 bytes) L.92 wearing the shiny new WLS headboard is now on the front of the train having returned from Epping to North Weald on the Epping Ongar Railway during the London Transport gala on 9th October 2021
151-T.jpg (3069 bytes) L.92 wearing the shiny new WLS headboard stands at the rear of the train to Epping at North Weald on the Epping Ongar Railway during the London Transport gala on 9th October 2021

That's the first time any locomotive has carried our new headboard so it was only right it was L.92

150-T.jpg (3482 bytes) L.92 backs onto the train at North Weald carrying the original WLS headboard on the Epping Ongar Railway during the London Transport gala on 9th October 2021
149-T.jpg (3457 bytes) L.92 heads through North Weald station with the second of the two "run pasts" with a demonstration freight on the Epping Ongar Railway during the London Transport gala on 9th October 2021
148-T.jpg (3018 bytes) L.92 heads through North Weald station with the first of two "run pasts" with a demonstration freight on the Epping Ongar Railway during the London Transport gala on 9th October 2021
147-T.jpg (3041 bytes) L.92 heads through North Weald station with the first of two "run pasts" with a demonstration freight on the Epping Ongar Railway during the London Transport gala on 9th October 2021
146-T.jpg (3416 bytes) L.92 backs into North Weald station positioning for the first of two "run pasts" with a demonstration freight on the Epping Ongar Railway during the London Transport gala on 9th October 2021
145-T.jpg (3072 bytes) L.92 stands ready to depart from the Ongar terminus on the Epping Ongar Railway during the London Transport gala on 9th October 2021
144-T.jpg (5552 bytes) L.92 runs back into the platform at the Ongar terminus on the Epping Ongar Railway during the London Transport gala on 9th October 2021
143-T.jpg (3182 bytes) L.92 runs around the train after filling with water at the Ongar terminus on the Epping Ongar Railway during the London Transport gala on 9th October 2021

Note the head shunt is out of use to the right of the locomotive

142-T.jpg (3519 bytes) L.92 fills with water at the Ongar terminus on the Epping Ongar Railway during the London Transport gala on 9th October 2021
141-T.jpg (3065 bytes) L.92 stands in North Weald station on the Epping Ongar Railway during the London Transport gala on 9th October 2021
140-T.jpg (3029 bytes) L.92 enters the locomotive servicing area an North Weald on the Epping Ongar Railway during the London Transport gala on 9th October 2021
139-T.jpg (2995 bytes) L.92 prepares to depart from Bronwydd Arms after a stay on the Gwili Railway.  It's just over 250 miles to Epping Ongar Railway so might take a while to get there.

Back to visit the Gwili again before too long we hope.

138-T.jpg (3066 bytes) L.92 prepares to depart from Bronwydd Arms after a stay on the Gwili Railway.  It's just over 250 miles to Epping Ongar Railway so might take a while to get there.
137-T.jpg (3071 bytes) L.92 enters Bronwydd Arms on the Gwili Railway June 2021
136-T.jpg (4768 bytes) L.92 crossing the Afon Gwili while running on the Gwili Railway June 2021
135-T.jpg (3275 bytes) L.92 running on the Gwili Railway June 2021
134-T.jpg (3007 bytes) L.92 running on the Gwili Railway June 2021
133-T.jpg (5707 bytes) L.92 seen on the Gwili Railway during one of the training days before public running restarts
132-T.jpg (3043 bytes) L.92 seen on the Gwili Railway during one of the training days before public running restarts
131-T.jpg (3061 bytes) L.92 seen on the Gwili Railway during one of the training days before public running restarts
130-T.jpg (3613 bytes) L.92 seen on the Gwili Railway during one of the training days before public running restarts
129-T.jpg (4906 bytes) L.92 seen on the Gwili Railway during one of the training days before public running restarts
128-T.jpg (5028 bytes) L.92 seen on the Gwili Railway during one of the training days before public running restarts
127-T.jpg (5785 bytes) L.92 seen on the Gwili Railway during one of the training days before public running restarts
126-T.jpg (3036 bytes) L.92 seen on the Gwili Railway during one of the training days before public running restarts
125-T.jpg (3062 bytes) L.92 seen on the Gwili Railway during one of the training days before public running restarts

I don't think that's a WLS mug but we're working on fixing that

124-T.jpg (5281 bytes) L.92 seen on the Gwili Railway during one of the training days before public running restarts
123-T.jpg (2964 bytes) L.92 safely unloaded at Bronwydd Arms on the Gwili Railway for the 2021 season

We've been here before but lets hope 2021 is a better year all round

122-T.jpg (3064 bytes) L.92 unloading at Bronwydd Arms on the Gwili Railway for the 2021 season
121-T.jpg (3108 bytes) Having completed an almost 400 mile round trip back to Buckfastleigh L.92 arrives back at Bronwydd Arms on the Gwili Railway for the 2021 season
120-T.jpg (3123 bytes) L.92 backs down to collect her train at Bronwydd Arms on the Gwili Railway - 1st March 2020
119-T.jpg (3099 bytes) L.92 at Bronwydd Arms on the Gwili Railway - 1st March 2020
118-T.jpg (2765 bytes) L.92 arriving at Bronwydd Arms on the Gwili Railway - 1st March 2020
117-T.jpg (3084 bytes) L.92 near Bridge 8 at Llwyfan Cerrig on the Gwili Railway - 1st March 2020
116-T.jpg (3095 bytes) L.92 at Bronwydd Arms on the Gwili Railway - 1st March 2020
115-T.jpg (3028 bytes) L.92 having run around its train at Danycoed Halt - 1st March 2020
114-T.jpg (3125 bytes) L.92 rests at Danycoed Halt - 1st March 2020
113-T.jpg (3123 bytes) L.92 at Bronwydd Arms on the Gwili Railway - 1st March 2020
112-T.jpg (3096 bytes) L.92 at Bronwydd Arms on the Gwili Railway - 1st March 2020
111-T.jpg (3118 bytes) L.92 departs in traditional "Welsh sunshine" at Bronwydd Arms on the Gwili Railway - 28th February 2020
110-T.jpg (2740 bytes) L.92 enjoys some traditional "Welsh sunshine" at Bronwydd Arms on the Gwili Railway - 28th February 2020
109-T.jpg (2003 bytes) L.92 escapes from secure storage at Bronwydd Arms on the Gwili Railway
108-T.jpg (3330 bytes) L.92 escapes from secure storage at Bronwydd Arms on the Gwili Railway
107-T.jpg (3212 bytes) L.92 escapes from secure storage at Bronwydd Arms on the Gwili Railway
106-T.jpg (3351 bytes) L.92 makes Heritage Railway Magazine
105-T.jpg (3814 bytes) L.92 safely tucked away in secure storage at the Gwili Railway as the Coronavirus Pandemic breaks all around.
104-T.jpg (2044 bytes) L.92 arrived safely at Bronwydd Arms on the Gwili Railway for the 2020 season
103-T.jpg (2332 bytes) L.92 arrived safely at Bronwydd Arms on the Gwili Railway for the 2020 season
102-T.jpg (3059 bytes) L.92 enters Buckfastleigh following the arrival of the members special train during the WLS Members Day celebrations held on 5th October 2019
101-T.jpg (3096 bytes) L.92 rests in a rare burst of sun at Buckfastleigh during the WLS Members Day celebrations held on 5th October 2019
100-T.jpg (3071 bytes) L.92 runs around its train at Totnes Riverside during the WLS Members Day celebrations held on 5th October 2019
99-T.jpg (3096 bytes) L.92 backs onto its train at Totnes Riverside during the WLS Members Day celebrations held on 5th October 2019
98-T.jpg (3057 bytes) L.92 prepares to depart from Totnes Riverside during the WLS Members Day celebrations held on 5th October 2019
97-T.jpg (6996 bytes) L.92 enters Buckfastleigh during the WLS Members Day celebrations held on 5th October 2019

 

Trip working 50 is in recognition of the 50th Anniversary of the Worcester Locomotive Society purchasing 5786 / L.92

96-T.jpg (2985 bytes) L.92 backs onto the coaching stock at Totnes Riverside for one of the return trips to Buckfastleigh during the WLS Members Day celebrations held on 7th October 2017
95-T.jpg (3063 bytes) L.92 approaches Staverton on a return trips to Buckfastleigh during the WLS Members Day celebrations held on 7th October 2017
94-T.jpg (3065 bytes) L.92 shunts an autocoach in the yard at Buckfastleigh between turns during the WLS Members Day celebrations held on 7th October 2017
93-T.jpg (2575 bytes) After many years stored in an outbuilding in Welshpool the original WLS Headboard surfaced during 2017 and has already appeared on locomotives at Boness in Scotland, on the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway and now at the South Devon Railway
92-T.jpg (4030 bytes) L.92 in the Railway Press

Clipping from Railway Herald 9th August 2017

91-T.jpg (2981 bytes) Back in steam.  L.92 moves under her own power for the first time following boiler repairs.

L.92 shunts gingerly around the yard in Buckfastleigh on 2nd August 2017 in typical Dartmoor summer weather.   Saves having a wash I suppose

Photograph courtesy of Dave Withey

90-T.jpg (3015 bytes) During a washout while out-based at Chinnor a number of defective firebox stays were noted.  L.92 was subsequently returned to Buckfastleigh where further investigation confirmed a boiler lift would be required to rectify the problems.

Boiler lift in Progress 6th February 2017

89-T.jpg (7837 bytes) Another view of L.92 on a demonstration freight leaving Bewdley on the Severn valley Railway
88-T.jpg (2988 bytes) L.92 on a demonstration freight on the Severn valley Railway
87-T.jpg (2999 bytes) L.92 running round its train at Totnes
86-T.jpg (3981 bytes) Brass plate declaring ownership of 5786 / L.92
85-T.jpg (3050 bytes) ...... and L.92 starts the long journey back to the South Devon Railway
84-T.jpg (3144 bytes) Job Done.  L.92 's visit to SVR ends, road exit for SDR onto Hollybush Road, Bridgnorth.
To view more excellent photographs or make contact with Jack Boskett please visit his web site using the following link: http://www.jackboskett.co.uk/
83-T.jpg (2993 bytes) Following the Spring Gala L.92 was used on a photo charter along the SVR.

One of a series of photographs provided by Jack Boskett

82-T.jpg (4844 bytes) Following the Spring Gala L.92 was used on a photo charter along the SVR.

One of a series of photographs provided by Jack Boskett

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Following the Spring Gala L.92 was used on a photo charter along the SVR.

One of a series of photographs provided by Jack Boskett

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Following the Spring Gala L.92 was used on a photo charter along the SVR.

One of a series of photographs provided by Jack Boskett

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Following the Spring Gala L.92 was used on a photo charter along the SVR.

One of a series of photographs provided by Jack Boskett

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Following the Spring Gala L.92 was used on a photo charter along the SVR.

One of a series of photographs provided by Jack Boskett

77-T.jpg (3028 bytes) L.92 passes the rifle range, the days work nearly done
76-T.jpg (5911 bytes) L.92, being coaled in Bridgnorth yard at 15-26hrs in readiness for next duty southbound.
75-T.jpg (3120 bytes) L.92 coasts into Highley Stn. with single line token ready to exchange at 18-44hrs.
74-T.jpg (3008 bytes) L.92 coasts through Eardington Halt ( SVR ) at 12-33 with Sunday's 12-27hrs 3 LMS coach local, Bridgnorth to Hampton Loade.
73-T.jpg (3025 bytes) L.92 scurries away from Bridgnorth heading south with the "Local"
72-T.jpg (3008 bytes) 1450 leads L.92 south towards Bewdley 20th March 2015
71-T.jpg (2966 bytes) L.92 crosses Victoria Bridge
70-T.jpg (3069 bytes) L.92 enters Kidderminster Station 21st March 2015
69-T.jpg (3064 bytes) L.92 at Bewdley 21st March 2015
68-T.jpg (2953 bytes) L.92 prepares to leave Bridgnorth 21st March 2015
67-T.jpg (2988 bytes) L.92 leaving Highley 20th March 2015
66-T.jpg (3042 bytes) 1450 leads L.92 south towards Bewdley 20th March 2015
65-T.jpg (3085 bytes) L.92 resting at Highley 20th March 2015
64-T.jpg (3014 bytes) L.92 rests at Highley between turns during the Severn Valley Railway Spring Gala 22nd March 2015
63-T.jpg (3009 bytes) L.92 on arrival at the Severn Valley Railway for their Spring Gala 2015
62-T.jpg (3061 bytes) L.92  in Heavy rain at Totnes with the 2013 WLS Members Day Special to celebrate 20 Years at the South Devon Railway
61-T.jpg (3065 bytes) L.92 in even heavier rain at Totnes with the 2013 WLS Members Day Special to celebrate 20 Years at the South Devon Railway
60-T.jpg (3063 bytes) L.92 simmers in Heavy rain at Buckfastleigh with the 2013 WLS Members Day Special to celebrate 20 Years at the South Devon Railway
59-T.jpg (3061 bytes) L.92 works a train into Buckfastleigh on the South Devon Railway
58-T.jpg (3070 bytes) L.92 works a train towards Buckfastleigh on the South Devon Railway
57-T.jpg (3070 bytes) L.92 works a train towards Buckfastleigh on the South Devon Railway
56-T.jpg (2985 bytes) L.92 works a train towards Buckfastleigh on the South Devon Railway
55-T.jpg (2882 bytes) L.92 works a train towards Buckfastleigh on the South Devon Railway
54-T.jpg (3024 bytes) L.92 works a train towards Buckfastleigh on the South Devon Railway
53-T.jpg (3025 bytes) L.92 in Buckfastleigh yard
52-T.jpg (3049 bytes) L.92 in Buckfastleigh yard
51-T.jpg (3020 bytes) L.92 in Buckfastleigh yard
50-T.jpg (3049 bytes) L.92 in Buckfastleigh yard
49-T.jpg (3063 bytes) L.92 in Buckfastleigh yard
48-T.jpg (3016 bytes) L.92 on  a demonstration freight train
47-T.jpg (3055 bytes) L.92 on  a demonstration freight train
46-T.jpg (3067 bytes) L.92 works a train towards Buckfastleigh on the South Devon Railway
T-Red-Duck-2013.jpg (3865 bytes) L.92 as "Red Duck" rests in Buckfastleigh yard between turns during "Thomas" Weekend, May 2013
44-T.jpg (3065 bytes) Amanda checks 5786 at Buckfastleigh during the WLS Members day activities on the SDR 24th September 2011
43-T.jpg (2981 bytes) 5786 leaving Buckfastleigh on the brake vans during the WLS Members day activities on the SDR 24th September 2011
42-T.jpg (3056 bytes) 5786 on the brake vans along the line during the WLS Members day activities on the SDR 24th September 2011
41-T.jpg (3025 bytes) 5786 on the brake vans at Totnes Riverside forming part of the WLS Members day activities on the SDR 24th September 2011
40-T.jpg (3015 bytes) 5786 on the brake vans at Totnes Riverside forming part of the WLS Members day activities on the SDR 24th September 2011
39-T.jpg (3018 bytes) 5786 (as 5766) at Chinnor 31st July 2011. 

We can't remember the last time 5786 had an identity crisis

5786-38-T.jpg (3051 bytes) 5786 at Shackerstone on the Battlefield Line October 2010.  5786 remained on the line throughout the Santa Specials before returning south early in 2011

Photograph courtesy of Richard Moreton

5786-50-3-T.jpg (3029 bytes) 5786 at Caddaford Curve 17th July 2010.
5786-50-2-T.jpg (3827 bytes) 5786 running round the 50th Anniversary Special Train at Buckfastleigh on 17th July 2010 in preparation for the fourth and final run down the line that day
5786-50-1-T.jpg (3455 bytes) 5786 at Totnes on 17th July 2010 running round the 50th Anniversary Special Train
5786-Severn-Valley-9-T.jpg (2529 bytes) 5786 waits to go home.  Kidderminster 7th March 2010
5786-Severn-Valley-3-T.jpg (3038 bytes) 5764 and 5786 at Sterns in the gloom that lasted almost all day on 6th March 2010
5786-Severn-Valley-2-T.jpg (3054 bytes) 5786 leads 5764 out of Bridgnorth 6th March 2010
5786-Severn-Valley-1-T.jpg (3007 bytes) 5786 gleams at Bewdley 6th March 2010 - note the tin of Brasso!
5786-Severn-Valley-0-T.jpg (3058 bytes) 5764 and 5786 prepared for a days work.   Bewdley 6th March 2010
5786-Severn-Valley-034-T.jpg (3058 bytes) 5786 at Highley

Photograph courtesy of Etienne Labar from Belgium

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5786 approaches Highley through the mist

Photograph courtesy of Etienne Labar from Belgium

5786-Severn-Valley-8-T.jpg (2863 bytes) 5786 crosses Borle Viaduct in the sun 5th March 2010

Photograph courtesy of Ralph Ward

5786-Severn-Valley-6-T.jpg (3028 bytes) 5786 in the sun at Highley.  5th March 2010

Photograph courtesy of Richard Moreton

5786-Severn-Valley-7-T.jpg (2920 bytes) 5786 in the mist.  5th March 2010

Photograph courtesy of Richard Moreton

5786-Severn-Valley-4-T.jpg (2723 bytes) 5786 in the sun at Sterns.  5th March 2010

Photograph courtesy of Richard Moreton

5786-Severn-Valley-5-T.jpg (3009 bytes) 5786 in the sun at Arley.  5th March 2010

Photograph courtesy of Richard Moreton

Duck-2009-T.jpg (3110 bytes) 5786 as Duck for Thomas the Tank Engine Weekend - May 2009
To view more excellent photographs and details of future photographic charters please visit the following web site: Don Bishop's Steam Recreations
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Late in the day 5786 heads its two Collett coaches past Woodville on the approach to Totnes

Photograph courtesy of Don Bishop ARPS

T-5786-Luscombe.jpg (3035 bytes) On 22nd April we changed to a two coach passenger set and here 5786 heads the train through the woods at Luscombe

Photograph courtesy of Don Bishop ARPS

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5786 heading a classic branch goods round the curve at Caddaford on 21st April 2009

Photograph courtesy of Don Bishop ARPS

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5786 running through Buckfastleigh station with a goods on 21st April 2009

Photograph courtesy of Don Bishop ARPS

During April 2009 Don Bishop organised two photographic charters using 5786, freshly painted in BR Black.   First on a period goods train and then as a local passenger working
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5786 departs Buckfastleigh on the 10:40 to Totnes Riverside, 5th April 2009

Photograph courtesy of Chris Pate

T-5786-in-BR-Black-2.jpg (3046 bytes) 5786 in BR Black for the first time in over 50 years ............. and turned at the same time!

Photograph courtesy of Chris Pate

T-5786-in-BR-Black-1.jpg (3058 bytes) Andy shunts a freshly painted 5786 around the yard at Buckfastleigh, 5th April 2009

Photograph courtesy of Chris Pate

T-APMW-SR-2539.jpg (3047 bytes) 5786 at Swanage, The Swanage Railway, March 2008

Photograph courtesy of Andrew P.M. Wright

T-APMW-SR-2793.jpg (3023 bytes) 5786 at Corfe Castle on The Swanage Railway, March 2008

Photograph courtesy of Andrew P.M. Wright

5785-and-Giles-T.jpg (3019 bytes) 5786 and Driver Giles at Buckfastleigh 5th May 2007
5786-out-to-play.jpg (2947 bytes) 5786 out to play Summer 2006
5786-052006T.jpg (3030 bytes) 5786 waits patiently for departure time from Buckfastleigh on 1st May 2006
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Duck heads for the sidings after delivering another load of "Ankle Biting Rug Rats" to the fat Controller at Buckfastleigh on 2nd May 2004.

In reality this pays far better than pandering to your average "Rivet Counting Railway Enthusiast"

5786WSR02.jpg (7157 bytes) 5786 at Minehead during the West Somerset Railway Spring Gala

28th-30th March 2003.  Photograph courtesy of Rob Carter

5786WSR11.jpg (7019 bytes) 5786 at Minehead during the West Somerset Railway Spring Gala

28th-30th March 2003.  Photograph courtesy of Rob Carter

200110044-thumbnail.jpg (7025 bytes) Freshly overhauled, 5786 on running in duties as Buckfastleigh station pilot.

Saturday 20th October 2001.

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Freshly overhauled, 5786 on running in duties as Buckfastleigh station pilot.

Saturday 20th October 2001.

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Freshly overhauled, 5786 on running in duties as Buckfastleigh station pilot.

Saturday 20th October 2001.

T-R1781.JPG (3045 bytes) Oh Dear - Not so attractive at the start of a major overhaul - Buckfastleigh 7th April 1996
200110039-thumbnail.jpg (7068 bytes) Freshly overhauled, 5786 on running in duties as Buckfastleigh station pilot.

Saturday 20th October 2001.

5786-Hereford-Thumbnail.jpg (7025 bytes) 5786 at Bulmers Railway Centre, Hereford.

Photograph courtesy of A.T. Dowding.

Technical Data
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Great Western Railway 5786
London Transport L.92
British Railways 5786
Built Swindon Works - Completed 1930
Designer C.B. Collett
Lot No. 260-1330 (5786-5899)
Weight 47 tons 10 cwt
Wheelbase 4 Feet 71/2 Inches
Boiler Pressure 200 lb per square inch
Cylinders 2 off inside cylinders 17 inches x 24 inches
Valve Gear Stephenson Slide valve
Tractive Effort 22,515 lb
Power Classification GWR - C  Br - 4F
Route Availability Blue
Water Capacity 1200 Gallons
Coal Capacity 3 tons 6 cwt
Class 35 Hymek                                  South Devon Railway                               

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