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!