South Devon Railway Diesel Gala 2024

South Devon Railway End of Season Autumn Diesel Gala 2024

A compilation from the South Devon Railway Diesel Gala 2024 held on Saturday 9th October 2024 which is the first diesel-only operating day since 2019 featuring their resident diesel locomotives along with a special visitor for the weekend in the shape of DC Rail Freight 60029 'Ben Nevis' which is the first time a Class 60 has visited the line, and the first time this loco has pulled a passenger service for around 30 years as it normally spends it's life hauling aggregate trains on various lines, including for the construction of the new HS2 rail link

Also, in service from the South Devon Railway diesel collection was:
D2271
D2246
25262
D7535
33002 (Sea King)

Unfortunately, 25262 failed between Totnes Riverside and Staverton on one of the morning services, which meant that 7535 was required to push the full set back to Buckfastleigh on the return trip

But full credit to the team, they soon came up with a plan and shunted a few things around to get everything back on track!

A huge thanks must go to the South Devon Railway and all of the team involved in organising the event for what was a very well organised and enjoyable day!

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Many thanks from Railways in the South West