Photowrap Review

Been riding this line for over 40 years now and I still love it.

A realy nice place to visit. So much to see and do. Very nice staff and a very nice cafe to unwind in.

Reasonably priced, a great day out for all ages, plenty to see and do, don't use the carpark at Totnes, the fees are astronomical and there were evidence in 3 different parking slots that car windows had been smashed, if you are going to do this trip then park at the other station which is Buckfastleigh, it was safe and it was free.

The trains are not running but Buckfastleigh station is open and well worth visiting. A one way trail takes you round the site with the added bonus of being able to walk round the engine shed - a rare opportunity these days but allowable with no trains. The former signal box is open to pull a few leavers and learn the art of signalling. All the staff were friendly and helpful and don't forget to make a donation in lieu of an entrance charge.

Nice train ride. The end point Totnes is a nice town. About 15 minutes walk from the station.

Fantastic location but just not enough going on. What are it's aims and objectives? As paid-up members we need to know. Transport heritage is just too important to neglect.

Pretty little places. Nice photo opportunity for railway enthusiast. Good reasonably priced tea shop, with great gift shop and model railway goods. Looking forward to coming back for Steam with Santa.

Interesting ride. Fantastic views along the river Dart

Expensive but these things are expensive to run and maintain, enjoyed the trip from Totnes to Buckfastleigh on an old carriage, but disappointed on the return journey the old carriages were reserved for a shearings group so had to sit in a modern carriage. We had the tickets where you saw the butterfly and otter sanctuary which was pretty good and the rare breeds farm which is full of animals from common breeds but the baby goats were amazing, my kids loved petting them in their enclosure.

Amazing Santa train, out daughter loved every moment

A thoroughly enjoyable day out if you enjoy the sight, smells and sounds of a bygone age. Diesel or steam, the engines never fail to charm and the rolling stock is beautiful.
The whole experience is a tribute to the volunteers who keep this little gem running - long may they continue to do so.

The SDR is a family favourite. The volunteers do a wonderful job keeping it running.

Lovely friendly staff nice old fashioned train ride thoroughly enjoyed it

An enjoyable day out. Loved the ride on the train, brought back memories of train rides from childhood

Lovely little railway. Very atmospheric with beautiful journey through the trees and by the river. Friendly staff and very good gift and model railway shop.

Great trip on the south Devon railway
I used it as part of a walk along the dart river and it was a beautiful addition to the walk

Lovely place for a quiet ride. Very friendly staff. The gentlemen on our day was very jolly.

Wonderful scenery and the stations are pretty but there seemed to be a shortage of operational steam locomotives when I was there.

Fabulous place, staff friendly cafe very good, and a model shop also butterfly house excellent day out

Although it was a rainy day, we still enjoyed our half hour steam train ride from Buckfastleigh to Totenes and back.

Lovely old platform at Buckfastleigh with beautiful steam trains. Excellent trip for all ages.

Fantastic day out for families. The train is a little expensive especially when there are a few of you wanting to ride.

Very good trip well worth the visit we had Diesel weekend

Beautiful place to go. I take the dogs down to the River walk often and always include the railway in my tour of South Devon when visitors come to stay. Very idyllic and has a lovely old-timey feel as the trains and the station itself has been beautifully maintained.

Lovely people, great stream train. Look out for the knomes going into Totnes.

Amazing family day out, already been twice this year.

Great day out with grandchildren, special railway celebration day. Loads of steam trains running, free parking and a tent with a magician and free face painting.
Well done to the people who organised and run it.
Also thanks should go to all the RAF Cadets who helped organise the parking on the ground that day.
We had a lovely time.

The workers on the trains no their stuff and our 2 year old loved being on the chew chew.

A favourite destination of ours. Very nostalgic train rides pulled by a varied number of steam engines. Well worth a visit. This year is their 50th anniversary.

So so many childhood memories here. Probably the best ever. Friendly staff, fun events, good day out for kids and train buffs

Spent a day getting my hands dirty in the engineering workshop

Enthusiast run. Welcoming staff and a beautiful ride.

Friendly staff, willing to accommodate 2 big fluffy dogs as well as the daft owners. A lovely little journey from Buckfastleigh to Totnes and back was just the thing on a sunny day

Very good day at the Thomas day. my little boy loved it and the staff were really friendly and helpful. Very well organised and the parking arrangements were very efficient,

Very good weekend there I do recommend this place it's a must

Love this place, visit often.. the train ride is lovely, the locos and rolling stock are really well restored. We can often be found in the cafe or the model shop, definately an all weather attraction, one of my favourite places to be. I look forward to the day I can ride thru to Ashburton

Got to be done very nostalgic, a blast from the past,like being a child all over again.

My boy's love going on the steam trains and seeing the animals and looking around the little shops and the staff are very helpful as well.

had a very pleasant day at the railway. it is always a joy seeing the synchronised ballet of working steam locomotive.

This was a brillant afternoon. Not to expensive parking was easy enough and free . Your ticket will only include train travel but does give you full access all day travel. There are also other attractions in the same area and also down the line unfortunately I did not have enough time to look at. We got stuck in traffic on the M5 so make sure you leave enough time for travel. The scenery is beautiful and the train ride is relaxing. Really do recommend this journey

First rate attraction! Worth every penny. Sitting in the old First class carriage felt really good, could also see smoke coming past the window. Staff in cafe very attentive.

Lovely museum to visit before riding on steam train lots of very local Devon railway memorabilia. 10 to 30 minutes. Very friendly helpful staff

Very disappointed with the Christmas train. Not very well organised and lacked staffing.

Love riding behind the steam locomotives up and down the river dart and watching the country side roll past the windows

Amazing day out. Friendly staff and beautiful trains.

Always a treat to visit! Staff are friendly, cheerful and informative! Great outing for all ages!

I do advise checking or phoning ahead of you are interested in visiting the rare breed farm or butterfly and otter farm.

Rare breeds closes for the winter, and there are limited butterflies during winter.

Great day out. We did the special Thomas day and my 2 year old absolutely loved every second.

We booked a diesel train driving experience for my dad's 50th birthday present. The day was absolutely superb from start to finish. The staff were friendly, knowledgeable and very passionate. We were able to ride on the train and stop off at places along the way whilst dad rode the train and also had a good selection of refreshments on the train. One of the best gift experiences I've ever been on. Thank you so much.

Great day out and the rate breeds farm was much better than expected.

It was a very lovely day and didn't cost loads either. Thoroughly enjoyed the bus trip, a real treat. Thank you for all your hard work.

Lovely railway, helpful staff and friendly. Totnes is a nice town, some very nice independent shops. Dog friendly, free parking

Interesting, thoroughly enjoyed going here well recommended