Steam trains are still running at South Devon Railway!

You may have seen recent news reports about steam trains being “banned” because of the hot weather. These restrictions apply to steam trains operating on the Network Rail mainline – they do not apply to heritage railways such as the South Devon Railway.

We are continuing to monitor weather warnings and fire-risk advice carefully and have taken additional precautions to help keep our railway and surrounding countryside safe. This includes operating a dedicated ‘fire train’ equipped with high-pressure fire pumps and having enhanced fire precautions in place.

So, if you’re looking for a steam train experience this summer, steam is still very much alive and running at the South Devon Railway!