“Dinmore Manor” to Visit SDR for Christmas
9th November 2021
British Railways built 78xx Class locomotive No. 7820 Dinmore Manor is visiting the South Devon Railway for the line’s winter 2021 services, courtesy of owning
- Alan Johnson
Classic Transport Gathering at Buckfastleigh
1st September 2021
With the easing of lockdown and after months tucked away in garages, owners of classic cars and motorcycles are holding a get together at Buckfastleigh
Rails & Ales 27th to 30th August 2021
21st August 2021
Join us this August Bank Holiday for the return of our famous Beer Festival at Staverton Station. Rails & Ales is the first time since
Steaming Along the Valley of the Dart Again
10th April 2021
As part of the SDR’s preparations for re-opening, the railway started running steam trains from Wednesday 7th April for a month-long period of ‘shakedown refreshers’
Buffet Attendant
7th April 2021
Our Buffet Attendants provide a valuable service to passengers on our train services, and in our car park kiosk at Buckfastleigh Station. If you enjoy
Gardens and Grounds Keepers
31st March 2021
Our Gardens Department volunteers help maintain the award-winning grounds at Buckfastleigh and ensure our floral displays continue to impress our visitors. Tasks will include routine
Signalman
26th March 2021
Our signalmen perform one of the most important roles on the railway. They are responsible for every train movement within their control area, as well as the safety of our passengers and staff, they ensure the safe passage of our trains over the single track sections of our line.
Signal and Telegraph
26th March 2021
The Signal and Telegraph (S&T) Department is primarily responsible for the maintenance of the signalling and internal telephone systems on our railway. Alongside that they design and install any new equipment or adapt current equipment to meet the operational needs of the railway.
RHS Britain in Bloom Certificate of Recognition in 2020
6th November 2020
The South Devon Railway is delighted to have received a Certificate of Recognition from the Royal Horticultural Society. We have a great team of hardworking
Flails visit
19th October 2020
The Flail, courtesy of Wildwood Contractors, has returned to the South Devon Railway. We carry out this cutting back annually to maintain the open views
Company
South Devon Railway Limited, Registered Office:
The Station, Dartbridge Road, Buckfastleigh, Devon, TQ11 0DZ
Registered in England No. RS008114
Community Benefit Society No. 8114
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T: 01364 644 370
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