Dartmouth River Cruise
Join us on our wonderful circular boat trip on the River Dart.
A lovely addition to your day out in Devon.
Dartmouth Steam Railway and River Boat Company Round Robin
This is footage of a day out in South Devon. A three part trip on the River Dart, then the Dartmouth Steam Railway, then open toppped bus back to the starting point in Totnes. Relax and enjoy the sights and sounds of a late summer Sunday outing.
2019 Train of Lights extended
In 2018 we proudly presented the world's first steam Train of Lights - and it was a huge success!! A total sell out with extra dates and services added to meet the demand. Plans for our 2019 Train of Lights are well underway and we promise you will see an even bigger and better light show!!
Your truly spectacular illuminated journey starts at Queen's Park Station, Paignton, where our train with vintage carriages await you - decorated with thousands of lights, both inside and out. Fifteen minutes later, once you've had time to settle back into your seat, you will arrive at Churston Station where the show begins. As the anticipation builds and minutes after leaving Churston, you will be propelled through the 450-metre Greenway tunnel that leads you to the enchanted forest which will be transformed by a multitude of lights and feature displays. The breath-taking show ends as you leave the forest only to be greeted by the twinkling lights of Dartmouth reflected on the river Dart. After a turnaround at Kingswear and with the opportunity to disembark and take photographs from the platform, you will be on your way back to Paignton to experience the spectacle from a different direction.
This is a fully ticketed event with allocated seating so pre-booking is essential.
Dates & Times:
29th & 30th November
1st, 6th, 7th, 8th, 10th, 14th, 16th, 18th-23rd and 27th-30th December
Trains depart at 16:45, 18:45 and 20:45 on each of the above dates.
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6046 Paignton & Dartmouth Railway 08 06 2019
United States Transportation Corps 2-8-0 No. 6046 working the Paignton & Dartmouth Railway. Seen approaching Paignton at Goodrington Sands and later climbing Goodrington Bank. 08.06.2019.
Dartmouth Steam Railway & Riverboat Comany train trip Orange Mid Week Running 2nd August 2010 part 4
I payed a visit on the newly name railway called Dartmouth Steam Railway & River Boat Comany orginally named Paignton & Dartmouth Steam Railway. I payed the visit to the railway on my holiday. There was two steam locos running that day and thought the week, 5205 class 5239 and class 42xx 4277 was rostered on the railway thought the week.
The highlights of the video was
5239 & 4277 leaving at Kingswear
4277 at Britannia Crossing
Enjoy!!!
Dartmouth Steam Railway & Riverboat Comany train trip Orange Mid Week Running 2nd August 2010 part 3
I payed a visit on the newly name railway called Dartmouth Steam Railway & River Boat Comany orginally named Paignton & Dartmouth Steam Railway. I payed the visit to the railway on my holiday. There was two steam locos running that day and thought the week, 5205 class 5239 and class 42xx 4277 was rostered on the railway thought the week.
The highlights of the video was
5239 Leaving Kinsgwear
4277 arrives at Kingswear
4277 runs round at Kingswear & Paignton
5239 arrives at Churston
4277 departs at Paignton
Enjoy!!!
Kingswear Castle Paddle Steamer on the River Dart Dartmouth UK
The Kingswear Castle was built by Philip & Sons of Dartmouth in 1924 for the Great Western Railway for service on the River Dart, following sister ships Compton Castle and Totnes Castle, and was operated by the River Dart Steamboat Co. Her predecessor of the same name from 1904 is now a rotted and barely recognisable hulk in the River Dart, but the engines were re-used in the current steamboat.
Kingswear Castle was chartered to the United States Navy during World War II, and was used for carrying stores and personnel at Dartmouth. In 1965 Kingswear Castle was withdrawn from service and became the first purchase of the Paddle Steamer Preservation Society (PSPS) two years later. After various difficulties and a great deal of restoration work she was brought into service again in 1985, and is now operated by the Paddle Steamer Kingswear Castle Trust based at Chatham Historic Dockyard, Chatham, Kent, in association with the PSPS. The PSPS also has a subsidiary, Waverley Excursions, operating Waverley and Balmoral.
On 18 December 2012 she returned to the River Dart, under charter to the Dartmouth Steam Railway and Riverboat Company, to again run passenger trips around Dartmouth Harbour and up river to TotnesPlease Subscribe to my Channel thank you.+
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Dartmouth Steam Railway & Riverboat Comany train trip Orange Mid Week Running 2nd August 2010 part 2
I payed a visit on the newly name railway called Dartmouth Steam Railway & River Boat Comany orginally named Paignton & Dartmouth Steam Railway. I payed the visit to the railway on my holiday. There was two steam locos running that day and thought the week, 5205 class 5239 and class 42xx 4277 was rostered on the railway thought the week.
The highlights of the video was
5239 on board footage from churston to kingswear
passing 4277
running round the stock at kingswear by 5239
Enjoy!!!
Dartmouth Steam Railway 17/09/2019
Now that the Summer holidays are over, heritage railways across the country have begun reigning in their intensive timetables in favour of more relaxed services.
The Dartmouth Steam Railway, while not strictly speaking a heritage railway, has also followed the same pattern. This week marks the final week of the year for utilising their Orange timetable. While only in use during the mid-week, the Orange timetable sees two trains operating over the line throughout the day. The resident pairing of 75014 Braveheart and 7827 Lydham Manor took up the mantle for operations, working over the line's length between Paignton and Kingswear on the 'English Riviera'.
Locomotives:
BR(W) 7800 'Manor' Class - 7827 Lydham Manor
BR Standard Class 4MT - 75014 Braveheart
All footage filmed on Tuesday the 17th of September 2019.
Dartmouth Steam Railway Departing Kingswear
The locomotive Braveheart departs from Kingswear heading for Paignton on the Dartmouth Steam Railway.
The following information on Braveheart comes from the Dartmouth Steam Railway website: dartmouthrailriver.co.uk
Built December 1951 in Swindon. Withdrawn British Railways 1966
The British Railway 4-6-0 standard class 4 was built for use on the Western, Midland and Southern regions of the recently nationalised rail network. They were extremely versatile mixed traffic locos, frequently used on passenger duties.
75014 was allocated to a number of Midland region sheds during its short life and 1964 saw it allocated to Shrewsbury from where it was withdrawn and sent to Barry scrap yard in December 1966. In Barry scrap yard for fourteen years, it rotted and donated parts to other locos, until it was bought as a wreck in 1981. A four man syndicate based on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway brought it back to steam in 1994. The syndicate decided to sell the loco in 2002 and the Dartmouth Steam Railway & River Boat Company were fortunate to become the new owners.
For four consecutive years, 1995-98, it was the mainstay of the Jacobite tourist train from Fort William. After a missing a year it returned in 2000 when it was named Braveheart, in recognition of the Mel Gibson film, which was shot in the West Highlands.
Although only arriving in 2002, the locomotive`s boiler certificate expired in 2004 and the loco has since received a major overhaul, especially to the boiler, requiring many new parts, including a complete new boiler barrel. The overhaul took many years eventually seeing a return to service in December 2016. Braveheart is now a mainstay to the services on the Dartmouth Steam Railway.
Train of Lights
**BRAND NEW FOR 2018**
For the very first time in the UK, and possibly the world, you are invited to take a trip on our brand new, magical Christmas Train of Lights!
This truly spectacular illuminated journey starts at Queen's Park Station, Paignton, where our train with vintage carriages await you - decorated with thousands of lights. Fifteen minutes later, once you've had time to settle back into your seat, you will arrive at Churston Station where the dazzling show begins. As the anticipation builds and mere moments after leaving Churston, you will be propelled through the 450-metre technicolour Greenway tunnel that leads you onto the enchanted forest which is transformed by a multitude of lights and feature displays into a nocturnal extravaganza. The breath-taking show ends as you leave the forest only to be greeted by the twinkling lights of Dartmouth reflected on the river Dart. After a quick turnaround at Kingswear you will be on your way back to Paignton to experience the spectacle from a different direction - be sure to swap sides of the carriage to gain the best views of both sides of the stunning light show.
Children (and adults if you like!) are encouraged to indulge the spirit of the season wearing Jim Jams (pyjamas). Adults welcome to as well if that's your thing!
This is a fully ticketed event so pre-booking is essential. If you wish to travel with another party please inform us at the time of booking and we will do our utmost to accommodate you all together. We can offer a wheelchair specific carriage that means the whole family can sit together in comfort to enjoy this unique experience. Please let us know when you book. Sorry, only guide dogs allowed.
Please ensure you arrive at least 30 minutes before your Train of Lights departure time. The Head of Steam café will be open serving tea, coffee, (fabulous!) hot chocolate and snacks. Toilets are available at the station and on the train. The experience lasts for 90minutes and onboard refreshments will also be available.
Dates & Times*:
1st, 2nd, 4th, 11th, 18th & 27th-31st December trains depart at 17:00 & 19:00
8th, 9th, 15th, 16th & 20th-23rd December trains depart at 19:00 only
Please note: there are no Train of Light services on Christmas Eve.
See website for full details and to book:-
dartmouthrailriver.co.uk
Dartmouth Steam Railway & Riverboat Comany train trip Orange Mid Week Running 2nd August 2010 part 1
I payed a visit on the newly name railway called Dartmouth Steam Railway & River Boat Comany orginally named Paignton & Dartmouth Steam Railway. I payed the visit to the railway on my holiday. There was two steam locos running that day and thought the week, 5205 class 5239 and class 42xx 4277 was rostered on the railway thought the week.
The highlights of the video was
4277 across the Broadsands viduit (sorry for my spelling misake)
5239 running round and on board footage from Paignton to outside of churston
Please Note this the first clip at boardsands viduit is a bit wrobby because it was shot on the saturday 31st July on my first Day on my holiday as the tripod was stuck under suitcases
Enjoy!!!
Round Robin with Dartmouth Steam Railway | AD Press Trip
A day on the Round Robin tour with Dartmouth Steam Railway. The tour by river boat, open top bus and steam train takes a circular route around South Devon visiting some of its best loved historic towns.
We started in the port of Dartmouth before heading up the River Dart to the market town of Totnes and onto the seaside resort of Paignton on the English Riviera.
The Round Robin is dog-friendly and makes for a great all-weather family day out in Devon.
Thanks to Visit Totnes for organising this trip with Dartmouth Steam Railway and lunch at the Royal Seven Stars Hotel. Read more about our day out:
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Dartmouth Steam Railway - Paignton - Kingswear - Dartmouth
Please SUBSCRIBE to help keep this Channel Alive. A day with the Dartmouth Steam Railway and River Boat Company. We enjoyed the steam railway journey to Kingswear and joined the Dartmouth Rail Ferry across the River Dart. The weather was variable and out of anyones control. Recommended. We hope you will like it.
Steam train journey Dartmouth Devon UK
A Steam train journey from Greenway halt to Kingswear / Dartmouth Devon
Dartmouth to Paignton steam railway
The Dartmouth Steam Railway, formerly known as the Paignton and Dartmouth Steam Railway, is a 6.7-mile (10.8 km) heritage railway on the former Great Western Railway branch line between Paignton and Kingswear in Devon, England. Much of the railway's business is from summer tourists from the resorts of Torbay, who travel to Kingswear, where the Dartmouth Passenger Ferry takes them across the River Dart to Dartmouth.
The line is owned and operated by Dart Valley Railway plc. This company also owns Dart Pleasure Craft Limited, which operates the Dartmouth Passenger Ferry as well as river and coastal cruises.[1][2] The railway and connecting boat and bus services are jointly promoted as the Dartmouth Steam Railway and River Boat Company.
Unusually amongst heritage railways, it is a commercial operation which does not rely on volunteer labour or charitable donations, although a few volunteers help at Churston railway station.
Dartmouth, South Devon ⛵ #RiverCruise
DARTMOUTH AND THIS ENGLAND
Dartmouth is a historic town in South Devon, England. A tourist destination on the western banks of the River Dart, a long tidal ria navigable for the 12 miles to Totnes. It’s in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, (AONB). Dartmouth was of strategic importance as a deep water port in the days of Sailing Ships. From here the Crusaders departed in 1147 and 1190. Dartmouth has been a “home” for the Royal Navy from the reign of King Edward 3rd. The Royal Naval College where all Royal Navy Officers are trained is still here. To prevent attacks from the sea the estuary of the River Dart was closed every night by a great chain stretched between Dartmouth Castle and Kingswear Castle on the opposite bank – so it was during World War 2! In 1373 Chaucer visited in his “Canterbury Tales”. In 1620 The Pilgrim Fathers sailed in here to the town’s Bayard’s Cove en route to America – the rest is history! Dartmouth contains many medieval streetscapes and historic buildings. The Royal Castle Hotel 1639. The Cherub Pub 1380. Dartmouth featured in the defeat of the Spanish Armada. “Greenway” the home of Sir Francis Drake - in the 20th. Century became the home of Novelist Dame Agatha Christie.
Dartmouth Steam Railway & Riverboat Company - 27th December 2016 - Part 1
75014 Braveheart at Paignton changing ends to form the 12:00 service to Kingswear.
Dartmouth River Cruise! (2018)
A scenic trip on the River Dart.
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