This was a combined visit to Buckfast Abbey, the Otter Sanctuary and the Devon Rare Breeds Farm. Every bit of the day out was wonderful and to travel between Totnes and Buckfast on these quaintly old fashioned trains was a privilege. The trains are well maintained and comfortable and the views along the Dart Valley just beautiful. A day out... More

A great café at reasonable prices and if you are into trains you must not miss this attraction. We loved it .

Took a trip on the South Devon Steam Railway, what a fantastic experience. We travelled from Buckfastleigh to Totnes. The station at Buckfastleigh was as I imagined it would be and cast me back to my younger days when I would go to Bristol Temple Meads with my grandfather in the late 50s. The smell of the steam and the... More

For my partner's Christmas present I bought him a 'Footplate Experience' on the South Devon Railway. We cannot recommend this as a present idea enough we had a most fantastic day. We arrived at 9am and Chris went and met the people he would be working with for the day and another gentleman who also had had the experience as... More

We went on the railway for an evening meal. The staff were very good, and attentive, and the food was excellent, with great service. The ride was very scenic, and we had a fantastic evening

This was our 3rd visit to this Railway. At one end you can start with a visit to the Otter Sanctuary and at the other, the Rare Breeds Farm. The steam trip is excellent and travels through some lovely Devon countryside. All staff are friendly and enthuastic and I would highly recommend a visit, if you want to spend a... More

We were at our friends wedding reception on the steam locomotive .the meal and service supplied by the railway team was excellent. and could not of asked for anything else as it all went without a hitch.

I spent a glorious afternoon here in early May. I'm in my early sixties , and I was transported back to a bygone era, when life was at a more sedate pace. The main railway station with its old advertising boards for tizer & carbolic soap etc, sets the tone,the trolleys on the platform, the old card tickets, a far... More

A truly great day out for old and young alike. Real steam in action and in a wonderful setting. Great trip on the train with very helpful staff on hand to answer any questions. Take all the family and step back in time.