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    South Devon Railway

    Explore the River Dart valley by train

    Description

    The multi-award winning South Devon Railway is one of Devon’s and the West Country’s best loved tourist attractions and is the longest established steam railway in the south west, celebrating over 50 years in preservation.

    The SDR is a seven mile former Great Western Railway branch line, built in 1872, which runs along the stunning valley of the River Dart between Buckfastleigh and Totnes.

    We run steam trains with heritage rolling stock and offer a wonderful all day, all weather attraction for families and people of all ages.

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      • Monty's Guide
        October 4, 2022 at 9:14 am
        South Devon Railway - (Buckfastleigh, Station) place picture
        South Devon Railway - (Buckfastleigh, Station)

        4.7

        Based on 2,572 reviews

        Stacey Beston profile picture
        Stacey Beston

        4 years ago

        We went to the polar express and it was amazing. The whole place looked so magical. Staff were so friendly and helpful. The effort gone into the event was brilliant. Toilets Easy parking Accessible Food and drink stands

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        Liz Mary

        4 years ago

        Very evocative I almost got a smut in my eye whilst stood on the bridge watching the train leave en route for Totnes. I found the museum fascinating . Lots to see for free even if you don't take the train. Super atmosphere in Buckfastleigh Station everyone else thoroughly enjoying it too. Did my soul good to visit today .

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        Peter King

        4 years ago

        Fun Sunday lunch on the train in this exceptionally beautiful river valley. Steam engines and lots of other "memorabilia" adorn the stations. And there's a little museum & a model railway shop... The model railway includes Thomas the Tank Engine and Harry Potter's flying Ford Anglia!...

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        Michael Hayward

        4 years ago

        Great family day out. Took a steam train ride to Totnes and back - then stopped at the butterfly and otter sanctuary. Highly recommend it.

        Kim Bayley profile picture
        Kim Bayley

        4 years ago

        Charming. Beautifully reconstructed and restored buildings. Lovely engines and carriages and lovely staff. Enjoyed every minute of going alongside the River Dart having tea and cake in the Buffet Carriage.

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        Philip Ireland

        4 years ago

        Had a lovely few hours there last week & a ride on the train from Buckfastleigh to Totnes. The staff are very welcoming. The restaurant at Buckfastleigh does a nice breakfast. The Museum is worth a visit and if you are a train modeler they have all you could ever want. We did not visit everything but will come back another day. We visited midweek at the end of April so it was not too busy. Thank you to all that work & volunteer. Be Safe.

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        Paul 'Ty' Mckenzie

        5 years ago

        The Polar Express was just amazing, truly a magical experience, worth every penny, and more. My little boys absolutely loved every moment, the people were amazing, and Santa was so good. I can not recommend this enough to everyone, and my family will definitely be going next Christmas...

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