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Title Date of Issue Version Précis
The South Devon Railway's 40th Anniversary Celebrations are a success. 15 Apr 2009 One The South Devon Railway's 40th Anniversary Celebrations are a success and Buckfastleigh shed was the busiest ever.
The South Devon Railway prepares for its 40th Anniversary Celebrations. 06 Apr 2009 One The South Devon Railway prepares for its 40th Anniversary Celebrations and two SDR volunteers get married.
Long standing General Manager Richard Elliott retires. 01 Apr 2009 One Long standing General Manager Richard Elliott retired at the end of business on 31st March 2009.
Report on the SDRA Annual Dinner 2009. 23 Mar 2009 One Report on the SDRA Annual Dinner 2009 and the presentation of the President's Cup.
Book signing on 11th April 2009 for Red Panniers. 17 Mar 2009 One The Worcester Locomotive Society have arranged a book signing on 11th April 2009 for Red Panniers; a book about LT GWR Panniers.
We are offering the unique opportunity to experience driving an auto train. 14 Mar 2009 One The SDR are offering the unique opportunity to experience driving a GWR/BR(W) auto train.
The answer to "That Chequer Board" at the bottom of our pages. 25 Feb 2009 One QR Codes are added to our pages likely to be printed to help our customers.
The SDR to celebrate 40 years in preservation 22 Feb 2009 One The SDR is to celebrate 40 years in railway preservation
SDR battles through snow to prepare for new season 04 Feb 2009 One The SDR's Pway gang completes 1000 sleeper relay despite the snow
SDR launches new website 28 Jan 2009 One The SDR launches new web site to promote the railway further
More ex GWR locos arrive on the SDR! 09 Jan 2009 One The SDR's works took delivery of two GWR 55xx Prairies for repair and 6412 arrives
SDR PWay Gang start 1000 sleeper relay 07 Jan 2009 One The SDR's PWay gang start relay of track from Buckfastleigh to Nursery Pool Bridge
Swanage send 4MT 80104 for repair 14 Dmr 2008 New Swanage Railway send another 4MT to SDR for repairs
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
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
Railway wheel construction
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
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
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 07 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
"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
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

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