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Find out all about us from locations to train and fleet information to history and how to get here
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locations
Explore the towns on our network; Paignton, Dartmouth, Totnes, Torquay, Brixham and Kingswear. Unique towns all offering a different atmosphere, scenery and history.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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.
Discover Local EventsPaignton Festival (Carnival Week)
On 26th July 2025 to 3rd August 2025
Torbay Carnival has been running for over 100 years and is a very popular week in Paignton.
The 70th Sidmouth Folk Festival Week
On 1st August 2025 to 8th August 2025
Thousands of visitors flock to this beautiful coastal town to sample some wonderfully diverse musical offerings.
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Reviews
- Highly recommend. - From boarding in Paignton, to alighting the ferry in Dartmouth, this journey has to be the best you can take on the English Riviera. It all goes by too quick. Highly recommend.
- Steam train - Great little day out - highly recommended. The boat trip up the dart was very good with the captain guiding us and the steam train was great for kids too.
- So organised - So well organised. All had seat reservations and the coaches were extremely clean. The river cruise did not disappoint and without doubt one of the best commentaries I have ever heard. Without exception everyone enjoyed the day out, and thought it was the highlight of our holiday. A credit to all.