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Mother’s Day at South Devon Railway
Why not celebrate with your special someone this Mother's Day at South Devon Railway!
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South Devon Railway serves up tasty new on-board dining experiences
South Devon Railway has unveiled three new on-board dining experiences for 2026, expanding its popular hospitality offer and giving visitors fresh ways to enjoy the line’s celebrated journey through the Dart Valley.
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We’re feeling a little bit proud!
Our beautifully restored 1925 Pullman 'Lydia' Car was featured in the February 2026 issue of 'Devon Life', celebrating the glamour, nostalgia, history, and indulgence of enjoying a delicious traditional Devon Afternoon Tea whilst travelling along the Dart Valley.
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‘Inspiration’ Train marking 200 years of rail on track for South Devon Railway visit
An exhibition inside a train that’s packed with amazing stories and interactive fun is heading to Devon – and it’s free to visit.
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Photographer captures Rare Royal Train Tradition for the first time on South Devon Railway
A centuries-old royal tradition has been captured on camera for the first time, following a rare overnight stay of the Royal Train on the South Devon Railway just before Christmas.
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Bulliver Railway Modelling Club
Are you a loyal SDR supporter and a railway modelling enthusiast? Would you like to keep up to date with our latest releases, pre-launch news, second-hand stock arriving, and exclusive offers?
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Winston Churchill’s D-Day carriage returns to rails after 50 years
A historic railway carriage with extraordinary ties to Winston Churchill and General Eisenhower is returning to the rails after more than five decades. Pullman Car No. 246 ‘Lydia’, used during crucial wartime strategy meetings ahead of D-Day and later during Churchill’s state funeral in 1965, has been meticulously returned to its original specification by the skilled team at South Devon Railway.
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SDRE completes contract repair of HST power car for Colas Rail UK
The power car left the South Devon Railway at the end of February and will be displayed at Colas Rail UK’s Rugby depot for its launch.
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South Devon Railway celebrating 150 years
Commemorative tree planting and a visit by the first engine to arrive on the line in its preservation era are among the highlights of the South Devon Railway’s 150th anniversary celebrations this weekend (30th April – 2nd May 2022). Visitors are being encouraged to turn up in Victorian clothing too.
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South Devon Railway Engineering wins Colas HST Power Car contract
South Devon Railway Engineering, the contract engineering business of the South Devon Railway (SDR) has won an instruction from Colas Rail to carry out contract work on former high speed train (HST) power car 43277.
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