South Devon Railway Gift Vouchers now on sale
South Devon Railway Gift Vouchers are now on sale on our website. Vouchers can be used to pay for (in full or part) train tickets, meals on our dining trains…
Boxing Day and Mince Pie Trains
After a day of turkey, trimmings and telly why not take a train trip along the beautiful Dart Valley on Boxing Day. Our steam hauled services operate at 11:30, 13:30…
Visiting loco 41312 welcomed
We are delighted to report that we have a visiting locomotive until 14th October. Ivatt Class 2MT 2-6-2T No 41312 is visiting us from the Mid Hants Railway. 41312 was…
Driver for Armitice
Your chance to drive a steam locomotive on the South Devon Railway - in aid of the Royal British Legion's Poppy Appeal. Your hand can be on the regulator of…
Overnight Running at 2019 Steam Gala
We are delighted to announce that there will be overnight running on Saturday 6 into Sunday 7 April 2019 as part of the Golden Anniversary Steam Gala! Steam will operate…
Models & Miniatures 2018
29th - 30th September 2018 Models & Miniatures is a celebration of all things model and miniature - including trains, road vehicles and ships. It is a delight…
2019 Golden Anniversary Steam Gala Tickets on Sale
Some early tickets for 2019's steam gala are now on sale! 6-14 April 2019 will be a very special gala to mark 50 years since the preservation of the line…
1450 Confirmed for 50th Anniversary Celebrations
We are delighted to announce that GWR Collett 0-4-2T no 1450 will be visiting the SDR in April 2019 as part of our 50th Anniversary celebrations! Originally numbered 4850, the…
Rails & Ales Timetables Published
This August Bank Holiday, come to the South Devon Railway for a feast of steam and diesel trains – and our famous beer and cider festival too! We’ll be running…
L92 back into traffic
We are pleased to say L92 is back in traffic as of today, so the normal two-steam train service will run tomorrow. Thank you to everyone who has worked hard…