Class 60 locomotive set for Devon heritage railway visit
The South Devon Railway has announced that it will welcome a DCRail Class 60 locomotive to its Diesel Gala in November. Taking place on the…
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West Somerset Railway reveals loco line-up for summer Diesel Festival
West Somerset Railway (WSR), based in Minehead, will stage a Summer Diesel Festival from Thursday 8 to Saturday 10 June.
South Devon Railway Engineering finishes contract work on HST Power Car
South Devon Railway's contract engineering arm has now completed an extensive repair and repaint of HST power car no. 43277
Surprise guest for South Devon Railway’s 150th celebrations
At the South Devon Railway’s (SDR) 150th-anniversary celebrations this weekend, Prairie tank No 4555 will be the surprise star guest.
Steam locomotive GWR 813 to visit the South Devon Railway
The South Devon Railway has announced GWR 813 will visit the railway for its 50th-anniversary between 30th April and 2nd May 2022.
South Devon Railway Engineering wins Colas HST power car contract
South Devon Railway Engineering is to carry out contract work for Colas on former high-speed train (HST) power car 43277.
Restricted access to South Devon Railway during “The Polar Express Train Ride” event
In the run-up to Christmas, “The Polar Express Train Ride” event is being held at the South Devon Railway's Buckfastleigh station.
South Devon Railway prepares for full reopening in Mid May!
The South Devon Railway (SDR), situated in the Dart Valley, are well underway with work to get the railway's staff, volunteers and trains ready for pa…
Successful £165,000 bid for South Devon Railway funding
The South Devon Railway has announced that its recent bid for the second round of funding as part of the Culture Recovery Fund from the Government has…
Coal Crisis: South Devon Railway considers electrification to replace steam locomotive hauled trains
The South Devon Railway has confirmed to RailAdvent that it is considering electrifying the line as the Coal Crisis situation leaves the line with a '…