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A FEBRUARY HALF TERM SPECTACULAR
PART OF THE SOUTH DEVON RAILWAY'S CELEBRATION OF THE
175TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
1835 - 2010
SUNDAY 14TH - SUNDAY 21ST FEBRUARY
FROM AUTOS TO RAILCARS
 The 1950s and 1960s saw the demise of steam power and the rise of diesel traction on Britain's railways. On lightly used West Country branch lines, the traditional GWR steam push and pull 'auto train' - where the locomotive could be driven from a driving compartment in the carriage - was replaced by new era British Railways diesel railcars.
During half term week, as part of our celebrations for the 175th anniversary of the Great Western Railway in 2010, we're running steam 'auto trains' and a railcar on the following dates.
Driving the steam 'auto train' from the
driving compartment in the carriage
Sunday 14th - Thursday 18th February
Steam
using 1928 built GWR prairie tank locomotive No.5526 and two auto trailers in genuine 1950's colours.
Friday 19th - Sunday 21st February
Diesel Railcar
using 1958 built British Rail 'Bubblecar' diesel railcar W55000 in authentic BR green livery.
The railcar will also run on Sundays 28th February, 7th and 14th March.
Remember that with no leaves on the trees, February is a great time to see our scenic line
with unrestricted views of the River Dart for much of the way.
During the Half Term Week trains run at the following times
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Buckfastleigh - dep |
10.45 |
12.15 |
2.15 |
3.45 |
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Staverton - dep |
11.00 |
12.30 |
2.30 |
4.00 |
|
Totnes Littlehempston - arr |
11.15 |
12.45 |
2.45 |
4.15 |
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Totnes Littlehempston - dep |
11.30 |
1.00 |
3.00 |
4.30 |
|
Staverton - dep |
11.40 |
1.10 |
3.10 |
4.40 |
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Buckfastleigh - arr |
12.00 |
1.30 |
3.30 |
5.00 |
Fares on Sunday 14th - Thursday 18th will be Adult £10 return, Child £6 (5 - 14 inc) return,
Senior Citizens £9.50 return, Families £29.80 (two adults and two children) return and Child Excursion £5.40.
Fares on Friday 19th - Sunday 21st will be Adult £9 return, Child £5 (5 - 14 inc) return,
Senior Citizens £8.50 return, Families £25.80 (two adults and two children) return and Child Excursion £4.40.
We regret that he Totnes Rare Breeds Farm , & Buckfast Butterflies & Otters
will not be open so there are NO JOINT TICKETS AVAILABLE.
With plenty of seats available you can arrive without having to book.
At Buckfastleigh we have a large free car park.
Photographs Copyright © Sarah Anne Harvey | 
