Thread: 5542 on the first train of the day

5542 prepares to run the first auto train of the day between Buckfastleigh and Totnes. Such a train can be driven from either the locomotive footplate or the driving cab of the auto coach, thus the locomotive does not need to uncouple and run around the carriage in order to make the return journey.


5542 on shed and raising steam


The fireman climbs aboard to check on the progress of steam raising


With steam pressure established 5542 backs off shed with the cylinder drain cocks open to clear any condensation


5542 and a single auto coach back out of the yard


5542 pulls forward into the departure platform


The driving cab of the auto coach, the drivers hat hangs on the regulator handle. All the controls are linked to the engine via metal rods running beneath the carriage and the engine


The driver puts in place the correct headlamp code for a branch auto train


The signalman hands over the single line token to the fireman on the departing train


5542 heads off towards Totnes

Barrie

Love the first one for the rivets (if that's the right word?) and the sheets of metal, and love the last one for the composition - so much to see, such a sense of immersion into that part of the world!

Thanks Bart, rivets is indeed the correct word.

Barrie

Great set, and I love the fourth image.

superb....evocative....timeless. A really well crafted and presented set. Sellers, each and every one!

Love your steam shots Barrie. Reminds me of my childhood train travel. I think my faves are #3 and #4 but they are all excellent.

I like it a lot also, nice tones and good photography!

Barrie, these are very good. I couldn't help noticing the driver's leather bag and thinking how this might be converted to a camera bag. I imagine you are going to have a lot of fun with the black and white features of Sigma Photo Pro 5.5.

Originally Posted by Xuereb

I imagine you are going to have a lot of fun with the black and white features of Sigma Photo Pro 5.5.

That rather depends on what it has to offer. I've just been prompted to look at the Sigma site and I see it's available to download, so my task for this afternoon, download and install.

Barrie

Totally outstanding shots