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23/08/2026

3 months since my last flight here and an upto date look at the Coastal Defence scheme at Paignton as at just after 7am this Sunday morning. Seafront parking has been available again since July with the main area still fenced off while work is ongoing.

13/08/2026

🚂 What do you know about the Britannia Crossing Signal Box? 🚂

A fascinating little spot with plenty of railway history & a great place to watch the trains go by! 🚂⛴️

Photo credit SunRider Drones

07/08/2026

🚂 Step back in time with the Dartmouth Steam Railway! 📸

Sit back, relax, and take in the stunning views as your steam train winds through the beautiful Devon countryside. Your journey takes you to the charming village of Kingswear, which lasts approximately 30 minutes. 🌿

Once you arrive in Kingswear, hop on the short foot passenger ferry across the River Dart (optional and included with your train ticket) to explore the historic town of Dartmouth. ⛴️

Start planning your perfect day out by visiting our website ~ https://www.dartmouthrailriver.co.uk

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04/08/2026

Goliath heading into Kingswear on the first journey of another busy day ….

A huge thank you to SunRider Drones for sharing this absolutely fantastic aerial shot of Goliath on the first journey of the day towards Kingswear. 🚂

A fantastic photograph that perfectly showcases the beauty of our railway and its spectacular setting.

19/05/2026

This is Preston seafront in Torbay, the adjacent beach to Paignton. Sea defences are also currently being installed here with work scheduled to conclude in Spring 2027. This seafront is normally packed for the English Riviera Airshow and the promenade and green normally have the iconic beach huts in place throughout the season. They have all been in storage now since the end of last summer and will remain so until these works are completed.

19/05/2026

Locomotive 7827 ‘Lydham Manor’ passing through Churston Station on the Dartmouth Steam Railway and River Boat Company heritage railway line.

17/05/2026

Early morning Sunday 17th May and another look at the work progressing well on the Paignton flood defence scheme. The Air Show starts on the 29th May. A Google search shows that the airshow weekend has previously attracted in excess of 165,000 people to Torbay.

07/05/2026

Travel through the seasons on our heritage railway 🍃☀️🍂❄️

An absolutely beautiful sequence of video, captured over time by the talented SunRider Drones 🚂

In less than 60 seconds, you’ll journey from Paignton to Kingswear ~ beginning in the freshness of Spring and arriving in the colours of Autumn.

The changing landscapes, light, and atmosphere along the line really show just how magical the railway is in every season. 🍂🌼

Pick up your steam train tickets here: https://www.dartmouthrailriver.co.uk/tickets/steam-train

01/05/2026

An up to date look at the Paignton Sea Defence Scheme, captured at 06:30 this morning, 01 May 2026. This phase is due for completion before the English Riviera Airshow weekend, starting just 4 weeks today.

23/04/2026

April in Paignton, Dartmouth and along the River Dart with Dartmouth Steam Railway and River Boat Company