South Devon Railway, Heritage railway in Dartington, England
The South Devon Railway extends 6.64 miles between Totnes and Buckfastleigh, running parallel to the River Dart through the Devon countryside.
The railway began operations in 1872 as a broad gauge line to Ashburton and became part of the Great Western Railway network in 1876.
The South Devon Railway Trust maintains traditional British railway practices through steam locomotive operations and period station architecture preservation.
The railway operates daily from March through October, with four return journeys between Buckfastleigh and Totnes stations using vintage carriages.
Passengers travel in restored Victorian-era train carriages pulled by steam engines along the banks of the River Dart.
Location: Dartington
Inception: 1800s
Part of: Ashburton Branch
Address: The Station, Dartbridge Road, Buckfastleigh, Devon, TQ11 0DZ TQ11 0DZ TQ11 0DZ
Website: https://southdevonrailway.co.uk
GPS coordinates: 50.45970,-3.71780
Latest update: May 14, 2025 20:25
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