Well for those who didn't or weren't able to come, you missed a great day. I have travelled on the Gunnislake branch a few times and been to Meldon but not had a chance to explore further.
A few photos from the day
Setting off from Plymouth
Getting the train staff at St Budeaux
Unprompted our driver made a particularly slow crossing of the Calstock viaduct to allow us to take in the view
Arrival at Gunnislake
Our "rail replacement bus"
Two views of Brentor Station - now a private house
The old goods shed at Bridestowe
Waiting to leave Okehampton for Meldon Viaduct
A two minute walk from the train out to the Viaduct
Weather was just about perfect. Some cloud but a bit of breeze and not too hot. A word too for our driver. I have been on a few vehicles driven by enthusiasts and not had the smoothest of rides. However our driver made easy work of the challenging narrow roads in places and was knowledgeable as well.
Good to meet trainer and chuffed and many thanks to all who helped to organise the day - including RichardB, who no doubt enjoyed a well deserved pint or two after we dropped him off at the pub on the way back to Gunnislake!