Trains on Dartmoor in Devon.
What a happy crew you will find on a trip to The South Devon Railway on the south of Dartmoor at Buckfastleigh.
Climb aboard for a
wonderful day out for all the family.
The South Devon Railway is based at Buckfastleigh.
A favourite of film companies for costume dramas. It's a busy little station with lots going on.
Steam engines run on the line from Buckfastleigh through Staverton down to Totnes.
A picturesque journey through typically English green countryside and along the beautiful River Dart.
It is possible to catch a boat called the river Rat, for a 10 minute trip further down the river into bustlingTotnes.
The railway timetable is shown on this link The website for South Devon Railways is here - click.
To keep up with the news on this, you can visit their News Page online.
See any special events taking place such as this 40's weekend on the 11th and 12th July.
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The Dartmoor Railway is based at Okehampton.
This 15 mile Dartmoor Railway climbs 600 feet from the Tarka Line, near Coleford through
Sampford
Courtenaythrough Okehampton and onwards to Meldon, high on the flank of Dartmoor.
Running alongside the railway track is the Granite Way Cycle track from
Okehampton Station to Lydford.
The station
at Okehampton is
gloriously unspoilt and a trip down memory lane along
the re-opened
line is always a delight.
The railway timetable is shown here.
Walking from Meldon station you can gain access to the
Dartmoor National Park
or simply stroll to Meldon Viaduct to take in
the views of Yes Tor and High
Willhays and cyclists are able to take their bikes along Route 27 of the National Cycle Network.
