| Title | Date of Issue | Version | Précis |
| 2009 was a record year for the South Devon Railway. | 05 January 2010 | One | 2009 was not only our 40th year but we carried a record 107,985 passengers. |
| Report of "Carols down the Line". | 18 December 2009 | One | The Paignton (Palace Avenue) raised £4,186.07 for charity. |
| 2010 Timetable released. | 12 december 2009 | One | 2010 Timetable released (including downloadable version). |
| SDRA achieves 100 mile pump trolley target. | 25 November 2009 | One | The SDRA achieved its target of 100 miles on a GWR pump trolley and raised £1250 for the BBC Children in Need Charity. |
| SDR gets a Roadrailer for pway work. | 28 October 2009 | One | In order to assist with the extensive permanent way works this winter the railway has taken delivery of a road-rail digger. |
| South Devon Railway Association stages 100 mile pump trolley dash for "Pudsey". | 28 October 2009 | One | The South Devon Railway Association has a 100 mile pump trolley dash planned for the BBC "Children in Need" charity.. |
| South Devon Railway Engineering can now supply "Railway" sand. | 18 October 2009 | One | In the run up to the leaf fall season the SDR are pleased to announce the abilty to supply Locomotive sand for both Steam and Diesel locomotives. |
| "Picnic" Coach 9346 available for hire. | 27 September 2009 | One | "Picnic" Coach 9346 available for hire as a venue for meetings etc. |
| Initial results for 2009 look satisfactory. | 22 September 2009 | One | Preliminary traffic results for our 40th are looking good. |
| Photographs from the GWR "Heavy Haul" event. | 12 September 2009 | One | Photographs from the special "GWR Heavy Freight" pre-gala event with 4247 and 3803 on the Friday. |
| Details of 2009 Transport Gala Weekend. | 10 September 2009 | One | Details of 2009 Transport Gala Weekend including working timetables and special "GWR Heavy Freight" pre-gala event with 4247 and 3803 on the Friday. |
| Photographic report on 2009 "Rails and Ales" weekend. | 10 September 2009 | One | Photographic report courtesy of Classic Traction on 2009 "Rails and Ales" weekend. |
| Details of "Rails and Ales" weekend. | 10 September 2009 | One | Details of 2009 "Rails and Ales" weekend including working Timetables. |
| Latest traffic report and Heritage Transport Gala News Flash. | 05 August 2009 | One | Report on the 2009 traffic figures so far & Heritage Transport Gala News Flash. |
| The Totnes Rare Breeds Centre is going to stage a Halloween event. | 30 July 2009 | One | The Totnes Rare Breeds Centre are staging a Familly entertainment evening to mark Halloween on 31st October 2009. |
| "New" Rails arrive at Buckfastleigh. | 21 July 2009 | One | "New" rails and sleepers arrive at Buckfastleigh for a forth coming track relay. A double slip has also been purchased for the yard. |
| GWR Picnic Coach 9346 is returned to service for the refreshment rooms. | 20 July 2009 | One | Former GWR Picnic Coach 9346 is restored for use as the overflow accommodation for the South Devon Railway's Refreshment Rooms. |
| The small turntable acquired in 2001 is being restored for A Shop. | 10 July 2009 | One | A small turntable rescued from the former Austin Morris plant is restored for future use as part of A shop's boiler repair facility. |
| South Devon Diesel Traction's "33" returns to traffic and news on GWR 2251 class 0-6-0 3205. | 16 June 2009 | One | The South Devon Railway's resident "33" 33002 "Seaking" is the star turn for the Eastleigh 100 open day. |
| Life's full of coincidences - long standing volunteer Lance Hale passes as a driver.... | 11 June 2009 | One | Lance Hale, a volunteer worker on the Ashburton Branch for over 40 years, qualified as a driver on Sunday 5 April 2009, exactly 40 years since the line re-opened in 1969!. |
| 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 |
© South Devon Railway Trust 2009