Half price weekend 21 - 22 March
The South Devon Railway will be marking the 40th anniversary of its reopening in 1969 with a bargain Spring ‘half fare’ weekend on Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd March 2009. Passengers will be able to cast off the winter and credit crunch blues and enjoy a cut-price steam feast redolent of the end of the golden age of steam. No fewer than nine trains will be running on both days over the pretty seven-mile line from Buckfastleigh to Totnes, and which will appeal to families and enthusiasts alike. Countryside lovers will be able to see and enjoy some stunning spring scenery from the comfort of the train as it meanders its leisurely way down one of Devon’s most glorious valleys by the River Dart, and walkers can take advantage of some beautiful walks from stations too. Coming just a few weeks before the railway’s 40th anniversary celebrations from 5-13 April over the Easter break, the South Devon Railway always marks the start of each season with a special cut-price event to say ‘Thank You’ to the line’s many regular visitors, local people and volunteers, all of whom love the authentic recreation of the long gone but not forgotten Great Western Railway and BR Western Region steam eras. And with all the recent financial doom and gloom on the money markets, the timing of the regular event is ideal for cash-conscious families as fares will be at half-price. All fares on both days will be at half-price, so an adult round trip will cost just £4.90; a child return (ages 5-14) will be £2.90; under fives go free. The first train leaves from Buckfastleigh at 10.00am and from Totnes Littlehempston at 10.45am. Trains will leave both stations at about 45 minute intervals on both days. |
