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Find out all about us from locations to train and fleet information to history and how to get here
- and all from the comfort of your armchair.

locations

Explore the towns on our network; Paignton, Dartmouth, Totnes, Torquay, Brixham and Kingswear. Unique towns all offering a different atmosphere, scenery and history.

Our Locations
our history

Learn the history of the railway and river boats, how and when they merged and little snippets in between! Every passenger helps to preserve a little piece of heritage.

Our History
our Trains

We are a leading heritage railway in the UK wonderful scenery - magnificent coastal views, rolling Devon countryside and uninterrupted views across the Dart Estuary.

Our Trains
our boat fleet

Enjoy the views around the lower half of the River Dart, the full length of the navigable river to Totnes and sea trips from Torbay. We even have Britain`s only coal fired paddle steamer!

Our Boat Fleet

What's on

South Devon plays host to a spectacular array of events throughout the year making it a great area to visit at any time.

On 2nd August 2024 to 9th August 2024

Thousands of visitors flock to this beautiful coastal town to sample some wonderfully diverse musical offerings.

On 14th August 2024 to 15th August 2024

The annual British Firework Championships is hosted by ocean city, Plymouth across two evenings every August.

If you have any questions, please send us a message or check out our FAQs.

Harry Potteresque - Once on the platform we boarded the train (covid restrictions applied) and stepped back in time and themes of Harry Potters Hogwarts express sprang to mind! Brilliant!
Stunning views - The views from the boat were stunning and the handy (and hilarious) commentary by the crew helped point out things of local interest. Loved it :)
Lovely trip - The steam railway train is brilliant, the iconic click-clacking of the train was enjoyable to listen to and and the train ride had stunning views. The short ferry was also lovely (only about a minute or two).