Plym Valley Railway

Marsh Mills - Plym Bridge

Easter

Saturday 19th April, Sunday 20th April & Monday 21st April

Join us over the Easter bank holiday weekend for a trip through the woods by train.

Teddy Bears Picnic

Saturday 24th May & Sunday 25th May

Railway 200 Transport Weekend

Saturday 21st June & Sunday 22nd June

Our Transport Weekend is back for 2025. Join us as we celebrate everything that moves and 200 years of railway development throughout the UK! The event will see an intensive timetable, driver experiences, along with vehicle displays and the miniature railway in use plus lots more.

Railway 200 Drive A Train Day

Sunday 27th July

Have you ever wanted to drive a train? During the 200th anniversary year why not join us on 27 July for a day of learning about what it takes to drive a train. Under the careful supervision of our crews take to the rails and enjoy an introduction to driving. We will be offering the chance to see how the role of a driver has developed from locomotive hauled operations to Diesel Multiple Units similar to those that run on the mainline to date! We hope to inspire the next generation of drivers and demonstrate the skills that are required of a train driver.

Diesel Weekend

Saturday 20th September & Sunday 21st September

Join us as our diesel fleet take over for a weekend of intensive timetables and more.

Witches and wizards weekend

Saturday 1st November & Sunday 2nd November

Dress up and travel with us to Plym Bridge.

The Christmas Express

Various dates

Join us at the most wonderful time of year for a warm journey up to Plym Bridge to meet Santa who is making a special journey to meet you all!

Mince Pie Trains

Saturday 27th & Sunday 28th December

Relax after the festive period with a Mince Pie on board one of our trains.

Birthday Parties on Running Days

Train hire during running days is a great way for a train lover to celebrate a special occasion on board our steam or diesel train.

Read More  

Private Hire

For groups, trips and outings, private hire is a great way to plan an event or outing with the flexibility of our own train and timetable!

Read More  

Volunteer

Volunteer

Are you interested in railways? Would you like to learn new skills? Do you have some spare time or need experience? The Plym Valley Railway needs you!

Learn More

The Plym Valley Railway was founded in 1980 with an aim of restoring part of the ex-Great Western branch line from Plymouth to Tavistock that was closed in 1962. The first milestone, Marsh Mills to World’s End, was complete in September 2001. The second milestone, Marsh Mills to Lee Moor Crossing was opened in May 2008 which allowed passengers to ride 3/4 mile of track along the Plym Valley.

On December 30th 2012 Plym Bridge Platform was opened to the public. This marked 50 years and a day since the line was closed, and also the completion of the laying of 1.5 miles of track. On selected days we run train services from Marsh Mills to Plym Bridge.

Marsh Mills is a heritage railway centre where we are preserving steam and diesel locomotives, carriages, wagons and other historic railway artefacts to recreate the atmosphere of a bygone age.

The railway is always looking for new and enthusiastic volunteers in all departments, including motive power, permanent way, carriage and wagon, building and works, fundraising and retail outlets– for further details please ask the staff in the Buffet.

HST Enthusiasts Day- Sunday 5th January

1 min read
Read More

Railway 200 Whistle Off at the Plym Valley Railway

1 min read
Read More

PLYM VALLEY RAILWAY PRESERVES POWER CAR

1 min read
Read More

Plymouth Model Railway Show

1 min read
Read More

Plym Valley Railway Co. Ltd Purchases Operational Steam Locomotive

2 min read
Read More

A new look for River Annan

Ruston & Hornsby No. 429 ‘River Annan’ has been repainted into MOD green by our volunteers and it looks stunning! There are still a few small bits to add and finish. But we are looking forward to seeing it back on trains in early September.

1 min read
Read More

PVR Steams into Teddy Bears Picnic weekend

We will have steam back this weekend! Following some repairs and test running on Monday we are pleased to announce that Albert has now returned to service! Sunday will see services hauled by steam and diesel with Saturday being diesel only. We are looking forward to welcoming Albert back after repairs! Book Now at: www.plymrail.co.uk

1 min read
Read More

Plym Valley Railway purchases 101

1 min read
Read More

Easy fundraising

1 min read
Read More

Christmas arriving early at the Plym Valley

1 min read
Read More

Plym Valley Railway completes track project

1 min read
Read More

Class 03 For Sale

1 min read
Read More
£ 10

Donation Amount

  • Coypool Road, Plymouth, UK
  • Marsh Mills Station Coypool Road Plympton Plymouth PL74NW