| Title |
Date of Issue |
Version |
Précis |
| SDR Names new General Manager
|
01 Nov 2008
|
New
|
The SDR Board names its new General Manager |
|
The Worcester Locomotive Society holds a "Have a Go" day
|
21 Oct 2008
|
One
|
The WLS hold a "Have a Go" day for its members |
| WSRA membership agree
to sell ex GWR 0-6-0PT 6412 to the SDR |
15 Oct 2008
|
One
|
The SDR's offer for 6412 has been accepted |
| The SDR raises the
roof on the "Works" |
02 Oct 2008
|
One
|
Latest News and pictures of the rebuild. |
| Developments on
the SDR Miniature Railway |
29 Sep 2008
|
One
|
SDR Miniature Railway developments |
| SDR rebuilds
BR Mk1 SO 4802 as an RMB with wheelchair provision. |
25 Sep 2008
|
One
|
BR Mk1 SO 4802 converted to an RMB with wheelchair provision. |
| Report on a successful
August Gala and the BBC Outside Broadcast from Buckfastleigh |
28 Aug 2008
|
One
|
BBC Radio Devon came to our 1950's & 1960's August
Gala |
| August 2008 News Update |
08 Aug 2008
|
One
|
New disabled coach progress, 33002 news & more tyres! |
| Ex GWR 2-8-0 Locomotive
3803 for sale |
15 Jly 2008
|
One
|
SDR decides to sell GWR 2-8-0 for "more suitable" locomotive(s) |
| Ashburton Junction Signal
Box progress |
10 Jun 2008
|
One
|
Work continues on Ashburton Junction signal box |
| Buckfastleigh
Developments - North Crossing rebuild |
24 May 2008
|
One
|
North Crossing is rebuilt with concrete sleepers and
SDR Tamper in action |
| "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 09th
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 5th
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 |
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 |
| 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 |
| 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 ReportUPDATE1UPDATE2 |
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 BuckfastleighUpdate |
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 |
| PWay Replacement Progress report |
18th Jan 2006
|
One
|
Ongoing work at Staverton and Woodville |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| "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 |
| 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 |
