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Prairie 2-6-2 5526 at The South Devon Railway

Photo's taken on 24th & 25th April 2004

Built in 1929 by the GWR 2-6-2T 5526 running in BR black ran a series of

charters using two different train formations. After many years of painstaking restoration 5526

looked superb in the countryside surroundings.

5526 heads it local train through the devon countryside

5526 heads away from Buckfastleigh in evening sunshine

5526 heads two GW coaches along the tree lined railway

5526 heads towards Staverton

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