The echo of the steam train whistle, a well known & loved sound here in South Devon. 🚂 What do you know about a Steam Train whistle? A steam whistle is a device used to produce sound in the form of a whistle using live steam, which creates, projects, and amplifies its sound by acting as a vibrating system. 🎟️🛤️ In the old steam locomotive systems, whistles were used to signal to others the specific whereabouts of the train, as well as to communicate with drivers and technicians on board who m

22K views · 206 reactions | Jump aboard a steam train this #Christmas at the South Devon Railway for a festive experience to remember. Festive Ploughman’s and Afternoon Teas available in our 1920s Pullman Car and 1950s Restaurant Car. Find out more here - https://www.southdevonrailway.co.uk/experiences/dining-trains/ Visit South Devon | South Devon Railway | Facebook

Class 60 No. 60029 Ben Nevis safely departed the SDR earlier this afternoon and is now on its way back to Wembley near London. It was certainly the star of the show at our diesel gala yesterday, and we hope you all enjoyed seeing the loco at the railway as much as we did! Our massive thanks go to DCRail for supporting us with this visit and for allowing the loco to come to Devon. | South Devon Railway

37K views · 1.1K reactions | Long term home secured for unique GWR...

8.5K views · 62 reactions | Due to a cancellation we have a few spaces available for a three course Sunday Lunch in our Restaurant Car on the 20th October! Be quick, bookings close on Tuesday 15th at 13.00! Book here - https://www.southdevonrailway.co.uk/special-services/dining-trains/ | South Devon Railway | Facebook

All aboard the South Devon Railway 🚂 Take a scenic ride through the Dart Valley on a heritage steam train, meandering alongside the River Dart. This year marks 200 years of British railway history, and if you're up for something special, you can even dine in a restored 1950s carriage while soaking up the views. 🍽️ Afternoon tea with a moving view? Who's in? 🫖 📍 South Devon Railway, Devon, England #200Railway #SteamTrain #AfternoonTea #Devon #SouthDevonRailway #VintageTravel #BritishCountrysi

16K views · 163 reactions | Well, ya’ coming? This is the Polar Express! #thepolarexpresssouthdevon #ThePolarExpressTrainRide #southdevonrailway #devon #christmas #santa #festive #holidays #family | South Devon Railway | Facebook