South Devon Railway - News Index

The
South Devon Railway
News & Press Release Index

Title	Date of Issue	Version	Précis
"Thomas" the Tank Engine did visit Buckfastleigh in 2008	12 May 2008	One	Thomas the Tank Engine did visit the South Devon Railway in 2008
Hedgehogs arrive early at Rare Breeds Farm	09 May 2008	One	Rescued Hedgehog gives birth overnight
Pete Waterman unveiled "Heritage Railway of the Year 2007 Award" on 09^th April 2008	11 Apr 2008	Two	Pete Waterman unveils the "Heritage Railway of the Year Award"
Nick Perring receives Patron's cup at SDR 2008 Annual Dinner Book your Fish 'n' Chip Supper now (train leaves 19.30 April 5^th 2008)	28 Jnr 2008	One	Nick Perring is this year's winner of the Patron's Cup Fish 'n' Chip special to raise funds for Buckfastleigh Station
Swanage's 4MT 80078 visits SDR "Works"	15 Jnr 2008	One	80078 visits SDR for wheel work
Passenger 100,000 carried on 31 December 2007	31 Dmr 2007	Two	We have carried 100,000 passengers in a year for the first time
Diesel Railcar 55000 moves under "own steam"	20 Dmr 2007	One	Diesel railcar 55000 goes to Staverton and back on its own
SDR wins "Heritage Railway of the Year 2007" award	05 Dmr 2007	Two	SDR wins National award
Our S&T Team repairing signals at Buckfastleigh	09 Oct 2007	New	Repairs to wooden signal at Buckfastleigh
SDR venue for launch of "Mountain Express" book	04 Sep 2007	New	Local Author John Fisher launches book
SDR part of new ‘Great Western Steam Railways' joint marketing organisation	03 Sep 2007	New	SDR, WSR, Bodmin & Dartmoor Railways team up
Class'33' 33202 makes an unexpected visit to SDR	28 Aug 2007	New	33202 receives a repaint into BR Rail Blue while on the SDR
SDR passenger figures 11% up on 2006	18 Aug 2007	New	Passenger figures up on last so far
1950's & '60's weekend with Beer Festival How to re-tyre a locomotive	17 Aug 2007	New	August Bank Holiday Gala + "How it Works" series update
June Update on whats happening on the SDR	19 June 2007	One	Diesel Gala Report - C107 Copper arrives & Devonshire Pullman
May Bank Holiday Branch Line Gala Report	28 May 2007	One	Full Report including pictures
D7612 discovers some leaves on the	12 Apr 2007	One	Train services slightly delayed on 12 May 2007
Easter 2007 Report	12 Apr 2007	One	SDR has bumper Easter (& the beer ran out!)
Locomotive 1369 Overhaul Completed in 16 Months	04 Apr 2007	One	Story and pictures
Black 5 Visit to SDR & 1369 Overhaul Pictures	29 Mar 2007	One	Past Time Rail Tour visit's + 1369
GNER Award to Totnes (Littehempston) Unveiled	11 Mar 2007	One	Details & Pictures of Ceremony
16^th season Half Price Weekend Announced	10 Mar 2007	One	Details of ½ price weekend
Permanent Way Project at Totnes completed	24 Feb 2007	One	New point installed for Run Round Loop
SDRA Patrons Cup Award	13 Feb 2007	One	SDR Volunteer of the Year 2006
Locomotive 1369 Overhaul in overdrive	21 Jan 2007	One	Loco's return to traffic not far away
Staverton Dock Siding Reconnected	19 Jan 2007	One	First train into the reconnected siding
5526 has busy start to the winter	10 Dec 2006	One	5526 on works train, charter & with autos
Totnes Littehempston wins another award	13 Dec 2006	Two	Totnes wins GNER Volunteer's award
Staverton Crossing replaced to help gala workings	30 Nov 2006	One	Staverton Road Crossing relaid
Totnes Water Tank Takes Shape (Update)	20 Mar 2007	Five	Totnes water crane to become live
Ex GWR Wheelset Retyred in Works	21 Nov 2006	One	We now fit tyres!
Bernard Wickham launches Bernard Wickham 'The Addick'	14 Nov 2006	One	The Restoration story in full with pictures
Blue Pullman Train visits SDR	02 Nov 2006	One	HRT "Blue Pullman" Special from Paddington
Half Price Day Record Broken	02 Nov 2006	One	Last day of running exceeds all expectations
Ashburton Junction Ground Frame	28 Oct 2006	One	Network Rail connection restored to Ground Frame
Railway Wheel Tyre heater commisioned	22 Sept 2006	One	SDR Completes install of GWR tyre heater
Heritage Transport Gala 16th & 17th September	20 Sept 2006	One	Report & Pictures
Loco 3803 Returns to work	13 Sept 2006	One	Loco back in service after Axle repair
SDR Country Fair 2006	21 Aug 2006	One	The South Devon Railway's Annual Traditional Country Fair
Loco 4160 hauls its first trains after overhaul	08 Aug 2006	One	Story and pictures of the contract overhaul
20118 represents SDR in South East	06 Aug 2006	One	SDDT's 20118 stars at Spa Valley August Gala 2006
Bishops Bridge Signalbox repairs	26 July 2006	One	The wooden superstructure receives new cladding and a repaint
3803 is withdrawn from service	25 July 2006	One	Rear Driver Axle removed for repair
Loco 76079 visits with Special Charter	6 June 2006	One	Pastime Rail evening charter travels along SDR
Loco 6430 Arrives for May Bank Holiday Gala	24 May 2006	One	Gala Locos start to arrive on the SDR
Loco 3803 Progress Report UPDATE1 UPDATE2	17 May 2006	Three	Loco 3803 Progress / Update Returns to Steam
Easter Steam Extravaganza Gala Pictures	17 Apr 2006	One	2 x GWR Prairie 5526 + 5542 in service on SDR
Loco 5542 enters service on SDR	25 Mar 2006	One	GWR Prairies working together on Half Price Weekend
Loco 3205 to return to Buckfastleigh Update	30 Mar 2006	Two	3205 returns to SDR for 10year overhaul
New SDRT Management Appointments	15 Mar 2006	One	Two new staff members join the SDRT Team
Covered Goods Wagon 95979 complete	13 Mar 2006	One	Physical rebuild of 95979 finished
Loco 3803 & Saloon 9346 Updates	25th Feb 2006	One	Further progress reports with pictures
Bernard Wickham saves Bernard Wickham	5th Feb 2006	One	Wickham Trolley restoration story
PWay Replacement Progress report	18th Jan 2006	One	Ongoing work at Staverton and Woodville
Ashburton Jct. Signalbox Update	14th Jan 2006	One	Installation of Signal frame shows real progress
Buckfastleigh Station roof repairs	14th Jan 2006	One	The goods and stock shed roofs see much needed attention
GWR 2-8-0 3803 Progress	12th Jan 2006	One	Boiler Cladding and vacuum pump fitted
SDR records record figures for 2005	8th Jan 2006	One	All the details of what has gone on in 2005
SDR Loco & Passenger figures for 2005	31 Dec 2005	One	Another Record breaking year for SDR
Happy Christmas to you all from the SDR	23 Dec 2005	One	Santa Results for 2005 with Pictures
'Peckett Lady Angela' travels afar for Christmas	23 Dec 2005	One	Lady A helps out at Swindon
"What a day" on the SDR (22nd December 2005)	23 Dec 2005	One	All the latest News& Pictures on what happened.
Special Saloon 9005 arrives on SDR	23 Nov 2005	One	Latest arrival will compliment the SDR Dining Train
Loco 1369 Fastrack Overhaul begins	23 Nov 2005	One	Loco required to return to work ASAP
Loco 4160 Further Progress with pictures	12 Nov 2005	One	Boiler and Side tanks being fitted
Gronk Aid II suffers flooding	7 Nov 2005	One	RM1872 to rescue
Ex Hull Turntable arrives safely at Buckfastleigh	26 Sept 2005	One	Report and pictures of its arrival
Totnes(Littlehempston) Platform Project Completed	4 Sept 2005	One	The last of 8000 paving bricks has been laid
Mainline Turntable for Buckfastleigh	27 Aug 2005	One	SDR purchases Mainline Turntable from Hull
SDR Supplies Copper Sheet for firebxes	15 July 2005	One	SDR supplies Copper sheet for Lydham Manor firebox
Locomotive 4160 Works Progress	15 July 2005	One	4160 receives new Hopper Ashpan
SDR 2005 Diesel Gala report	14 June 2005	One	Deltic 55019 Class 20 20095, 20906 are Gala visitors
"Thomas" event. Best ever results	14 May 2005	One	Report and pictures tell their own story
Collett Brake Third "Sunshine" Coach 1645	5 April 2005	One	Restoration work started (Report & Pictures)
7822 "Foxcote Manor visit to SDR	3 April 2005	One	Latest pictures of the loco's visit
2004 SDR Group and Plc Accounts Published	28 Mar 2005	One	SDR Group & Plc 2004 Accounts available for download
7822 "Foxcote Manor arrives for Easter Gala	23 Mar 2005	One	Foxcote Manor to star in Easter Gala with SDR Tender
New Bridge at 4m 7c	22 Feb 2005	One	Latest pictures of the Bridge replacement.
Class 33 33002 (D6515) arrives on SDR	26 Jan 2005	One	"Seaking" Purchased by South Devon Diesel Traction
January News Update 2	18 Jan 2005	One	Latest Bridge Replacement, Wagon Departure, SDRA News
Class 50 002 Moves up to Buckfastleigh	4 Jan 2005	One	SDR January 2005 News Updates
Two Ferry Wagons arrive for use on SDR	18 Dec 2004	One	SDR Purchases two ex Ferry Wagons from Crewe.
Routemaster Bus Arrives in Devon	7 Dec 2004	One	SDR Purchases Routemaster Bus for Heritage Bus Service
Winter Works Programme 2004	18 Nov 2004	One	More track being laid and signalling updated
Ashburton Junction Signalbox	4 Oct 2004	One	Latest News and picture of the rebuild.
1940's Military Weekend on SDR	12 July 2004	One	"A Hugh Success" Report including pictures
Diesel Gala report	17 June 2004	One	A set of photographs illustrating the event
SDR May News Update	10 May 2004	One	Driver retires & Ocean Saloon into service
Pecketts on Parade	4th May 2004	One	3 x SDR Pecketts on view
"Duchess of York" Arrives	28 April 2004	One	Second Super Saloon for SDR
GWR Dynamometer Car W7	15 March 2004	One	Restoration News and picture
SDR Pway Lay Last Concrete Sleeper	4 March 2004	One	The SDR PWay Gang complete the Branch relaying
"Bulliver" receives HRA Award	1 Feb 2004	One	Most Improved Members Magazine
SDR Workshop New Products	27 Jan 2004	One	Firebricks and Loco Tanks made to order plus Carriage Ventilators
Nursery Pool Bridge	3 Jan 2004	One	Rebuilding project (Archive)
Prairie 5526 Returns to Steam	10 Dec 2003	One	Another Working Loco for the SDR
Santa's Little Helpers	24 Nov 2003	One	Two SDR Loco's to the Rescue
Winter Working on the SDR	18 Nov 2003	One	Freight working, 1962 Remembered
SDR Branch Line Weekend	25 Oct 2003	One	First Pictures from the Weekend