Plym Valley Railway, steam returns to Plymouth - A Must-Visit Railway - Steam day - 2024

[@mikeuk4130]

Utterly charming, even with the diesel leading. I will visit.

[@steamtothewest-trecanrail]

Absolutely, and the car park around the corner is free!

[@Bigbro28]

Describe steam trains in one word? Magnificent!

[@gillbraund8800]

A friend and myself went to visit the person who thought of the idea of opening the Plym Valley years ago. He lived in Plymouth, I forget where, and we spent an hour or so talking with him. We then walked the line from Marsh mills and took some super pics of the scenery especially the line side waterfalls and the viaduct. I moved away not long after that so I'm really pleased to see it's now open. Well done to all of you involved in bringing his idea to fruition.

[@AndreiTupolev]

That looks quite a gradient to give the Barclay plenty of exercise! 😰💨

[@steamtothewest-trecanrail]

Yes quite. Whilst the line is mostly level, the gradients out of Marsh Mills and Plym Bridge are quite steep.

[@benskiproductions]

Nice video there. Thanks for sharing. I was the fireman that day on Albert!

[@steamtothewest-trecanrail]

Nice one

[@mikeslipper1779]

Attractive scenery.

[@SimonTog]

Very great steam video :)

[@steamtothewest-trecanrail]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@stephenchappell7512]

is there any progression in the rebuilding of Billacombe station building at Marsh Mills?

[@steamtothewest-trecanrail]

Yes, a lot! And it’s looking good too

[@stephenchappell7512]

​@@steamtothewest-trecanrail that's good to know as I'm planning on visiting next month 👍