Paignton & Dartmouth Steam Railway

First trains of the 2009 season: 1st April

The Paignton & Dartmouth Steam Railway runs steam trains along the 7-mile line through the beautiful Devon countryside, and passengers can enjoy breathtaking views of the coastline as far as Churston, after which the line passes along the lush wooded slopes of the Dart Valley. The authentically-restored period carriages and locomotives add to the charming atmosphere of days gone by.
Main information telephone number:		01803 555872

	Steam trains operating regularly?	Yes
	Diesel trains operating regularly?	Normally only on special event days
Main Station/Centre Address: Directions:		Queens Park Station, Torbay Road, Paignton, Devon TQ4 6AF Queens Park Station is located right in the centre of Paignton, about 200 yards from the sea front, next to the main line railway station and close to the bus station. If approaching from Torquay, take the coastal road into Paignton; from elsewhere follow the brown signs from the Torbay ring road A380.

Other Stations:		GOODRINGTON - Tanners Road, Paignton, Devon TQ4 6LN CHURSTON - Dartmouth Road, Brixham, Devon TQ5 0LL KINGSWEAR - Kingswear Station, Kingswear, Devon TQ6 0AA

Web-site address:		www.paignton-steamrailway.co.uk

Length of line:		7 miles

There is no railway-owned car parking available. The nearest car park is located at Paignton Network Rail station; charge £3.50 all day (at the time of writing).

Other local amenities:


Standard Ticket Prices (other fares and restrictions apply on Special Event days, including Santa Specials):
	Adult Day Return:	£ 9.00	Dog ticket (any journey):	£ 1.00
	Child Day Return:	£ 5.50	Children under 5 travel free on normal services
	Senior Day Return:	£ 8.00
	Family (2 adults & 2 children) Day Rover:	(£ 25.00)


Operating Dates (click on a coloured date to display the timetable for that date):


Catering facilities available :

	Cafeterias available at PAIGNTON and KINGSWEAR stations. A wide range of hot and cold drinks and snacks. Ice cream also on sale. Prices not currently available.


(A buffet service is not currently available on normal service trains.)

PICNIC FACILITIES are not available on the railway itself, but there are many sites nearby suitable for picnics.

FACILITIES FOR DISABLED VISITORS and FAMILIES WITH PRAMS OR PUSHCHAIRS:
	Most areas of the railway have excellent disabled access, with easy, step-free platform entrances, access to catering facilities and disabled lavatories. Most importantly, specially adapted coaches are available on trains for the use of mobility-impaired passengers. Goodrington station is unfortunately not accessible for mobility-impaired passengers due to steep steps down to the platform.



FAMILY FACILITIES:
	A baby change facility is available at both Paignton and Kingswear stations.

OTHER FACILITIES:
Books, DVDs, postcards and other small gifts are also available in the shop .
PRESERVEDRAILWAYS.ORG.UK REVIEW: The review for this line is not yet available.
PUBLIC TRANSPORT CONNECTIONS
	The railway is easily accessible by public transport. Visitors can catch a train to the adjacent National Rail Network station at Paignton. Paignton bus station is a short walk away and is served by various Stagecoach Devon services.