The Beardman – a Steam Shanty for the South Devon Railway!
Volunteers and staff of the South Devon Railway (SDR) have been thinking of different ways to fund raise for their railway, with their latest idea to …
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News from the South Devon Railway
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…
Steam locomotive 5526, 5786 and 6412 out, 6430 in – Comings and goings at the South Devon Railway
The South Devon Railway has sent RailAdvent an update on some of the comings and goings at their Buckfastleigh base, as well as an update on carriage …
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 '…
Bullhead rail delivered to the South Devon Railway from Scunthorpe’s British Steel
The South Devon Railway says that it has taken delivery of brand new bullhead rail from British Steel in Scunthorpe.
South Devon Railway SOS Appeal boosted by grants and sale of GWR steam locomotive for ‘six figure sum’
After more than a year of being closed due to the Coronavirus pandemic, the South Devon Railway has announced a programme of reopening of its line fro…
PHOTOS: Steam locomotive 4920 Dumbleton Hall leaves the South Devon Railway
Dick Wood, from the South Devon Railway, has sent RailAdvent photos of the departure of GWR 'Hall' No. 4920 Dumbleton Hall.
New Year, New Home for steam locomotive 4920 Dumbleton Hall
The South Devon Railway Trust, along with The Dumbleton Hall Preservation Society, has announced that they have agreed with a third-party over the sal…
South Devon Railway raise £870,000 in Coronavirus Appeal and receives Certificate of Recognition
The South Devon Railway has sent RailAdvent the latest update on the Coronavirus appeal, as well as excellent news that they have received a Certifica…