Plym Valley Railway

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Thanks Ben Warren- superb pic from today!

11:30 Plym Bridge to Marsh Mills ­¤Üé

Good Morning! We are running our Steam Train ­¤Üé today from Marsh Mills to Plym Bridge. The first departure is 11am ŌśĆ’ĖÅ.

The diesel fleet were in the spotlight today as our two operational locomotives were required to shunt items ready for the weekend. Some driver training also took place!

Please support Plymouth Citybus with this and help Fill it for Dave ŌÖź’ĖÅ

Also at Marsh Mills today ŌĆśAlbertŌĆÖ was steamed prior to a return to service imminently. Great progress by the Steam MPD Group!

More progress in Marsh Mills this afternoon! #platform2

Exciting times ahead....
The North Pole Express 2019 is soon to arrive...

We are sorry to announce that due to a locomotive failure we are unable to operate Brake Van Rides tomorrow. We have attempted to make contact with all that have booked a Driver Taster for tomorrow. Our buffet, shop and site will be open as usual. Please accept our apologies for the inconvenience.

We are running our Steam Train all day today too! First departure is 11am from Marsh Mills and as with yesterday, a free Easter Egg to all fare paying children! Thanks James Newall for this great image from yesterday

Check out this superb photo of No. 705 departing Plym Bridge today by Bernard Mills. Thanks for sharing! ŌśĆ’ĖÅ

Thanks to the hundreds of passengers who travelled with us today! Plym Bridge was beautiful and it was great to see so many people, ice creams and Easter eggs in hand travel with us! Happy Easter!

Amelia May aged 10 wins todayŌĆÖs competition, an Easter Egg is coming your way!! WhoŌĆÖs going to enter to win tomorrow? The standard is very high! Ō£Å’ĖÅ

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11:30 to Marsh Mills ŌśĆ’ĖÅ

Colour the bus competition! Enter today on site to be in with a chance of winning an Easter Egg!

Weather Update ­¤ī× Tomorrow looks to be sunny with highs of 21 degrees so Easter Eggs must be quickly eaten! Ice creams ­¤Ź”are a must and will be on sale in the shop too! Pack sun cream and head to Marsh Mills to travel to Plym Bridge and enjoy this lovely weather!

705 is out being warmed before use tomorrow! WhoŌĆÖs coming tomorrow? A free Easter Egg to all fare paying children too!

Yesterday I took my seven year old to the north pole and we absolutely loved it I have a 12yr old too and over the years have been on a lot of santa trains but I have to say I thought yours was fabulous and considering that you are all volunteer's you all did an amazing job would highly recommend and will definatley be back next year thank you for a wonderfull time ’┐Į’┐Į’┐Į

We went on the santa train today 16/12/17 at 12.30 and we all had a lovely time . The children aged 3-8 all loved it . They all loved their presents and playing in the snow at the north pole. The elfs and santa were all friendly and took time to talk to the children without rushing them . We will definately come back next year . Thank you for a lovely day xxx

We went on the 5pm mince pie express train yesterday (Sunday 17th Dec) it was lovely.. well worth the cost of just ┬Ż10 each. So many others are so expensive. All the staff were absolutely Lovely! Our youngest who is 5 jumped up and hugged Santa on the train and was so excited by the whole thing! We were especially lucky to get into the first class section on the train which was like being on the hog warts express and both of our boys loved it. Go with an open mind and donŌĆÖt expect something for nothing! Thank you to all of the lovely ŌĆ£elvesŌĆØ and staff xx

We live in Plymouth and visited the Plym Valley Railway yesterday with all the family for one of my grand daughter's 3rd Birthday with the railway's Teddy Bears Picnic day and what a great time we all had. The price of tickets was excellent value with our 3 under 3 grand daughters riding for free and each given a free Teddy Bears Picnic lunch each. The volunteer staff were engaging, enthusiastic and friendly and the work they have all put in to get the railway with track and platforms to where it now is was very impressive. We would definately come back and we would like to wish Plym Valley Railway the very best as a visitor attraction in Plymouth for the future.

We had a wonderful afternoon on the Plym Valley Railway. All the volunteer staff were very kind indeed and made the children feel very important travellers! Santa was fabulous and his Elf the helper giving out the gifts was superb. See you all again next year on your Santa Special. We might even be tempted to the Spooky train for Halloween. Cost ┬Ż5 each best value afternoon out in Plymouth! Thank you to you all at Plym Valley Railway. Every success to you all. You work so hard .

We all had a great time on the North Pole express on Sunday.

Reviewers really need to remember this can't be compared to Santa trains that cost ┬Ż20+ per ticket. This is such great value for money. Highlight for the kids was definitely the snow! Staff are all really friendly and Santa took the time to speak to all the children. We'll be back next year. Thank you ’┐Į’┐Į’┐Į

Took my 2, 4 & 12 yr old children to the North Pole on Sunday. I had heard mixed reviews but wanted to make my own mind up.

My kids absolutely loved it. The staff were amazing, so friendly, helpful and brilliant with the kids.

We were sat in car B & Mrs Elf (as my daughter called her) was fantastic.

Having a photo with Santa, the snow at the North Pole & returning home to the little market made it even more magical for the kids, so I thank you all.

See you next year!!!

Outstanding 100% effort and good value for money . Yes this may not be South Devon , but staff invest their time to make sure the Next year is better than last . This is a small railway but large in warmth . Child friendly , and a very nice Bunch of people ! PVR get my vote but hey at least their staff always welcomed my family and have since 1982 ! Keep up excellent work and see you today so my own family can enjoy that Xmas magic .Book early to avoid disapointment !

Just had the best time with my little family.i was a bit worried because of what a few people had said.but it was well worth the money my kids age 2 ,7 and 10 all had a brill time.especially in the snow ’┐Į’┐Į’┐Į thankyou plym valley railway brilliant job....plus there were a few gentlemen aboard who were so friendly and look very smart in there uniforms ’┐Į’┐Į’┐Į’┐Į’┐Į’┐Į merry christmas to you all ’┐Į’┐Į’┐Į’┐Į’┐Į’┐Į’┐Į’┐Į’┐Į’┐Į’┐Į’┐Į’┐Į’┐ Į’┐Į

I received an email from Plymouth CAMRA mentioning the beer festival and as I'd never been to the Plym Valley Railway, thought it would be worth a visit. We went on the Friday evening and had a great time. There was a free ride in the brake wagon and a go on the kiddies electric train plus some lovely beers and a pasty. The staff were very informative and very interesting. We even got a look in the engine shed.

We will definitely be going again next year.

Great value and friendly staff/volunteers. Everyone dressed up and sweets for the kids at Halloween with a few stalls and mini train there also. Very reasonable prices and chance to get off for a walk at the station :)

First trip on the North Pole Express and it was magical. The staff were lovely and friendly and our Grand daughter was super excited with the whole experience. Plymouth Valley Railway is a fabulous place to visit and enjoy a ride on the steam train any time of year.

A great day today - train driving taster well recommended. A ride in the first class carriage up the line. Nice coffee great shop and historic centre. Not to mention the staff / volunteers who made us welcome and were very informative. Did I mention I got to drive a train!!!!!!!!

3rd year in a row and will definitely be making a forth and more trip!

Staff all helpful and polite and the girls loved Santa on the train and plenty of time at the North Pole to meet Santa, play in the snow and check out the locomotives too!!

Went on the sante train with my 4 year old and 9 month old.it was lovely.been a couple yeas ago and has improved.the staff were lovely couldnt fault them.santa was lovely and made an effort to speak to the children even tho he had a line full of children loved the photo opportunity to but today .felt very christmasy.the only thing i would say could do with more stalls and rides for after the train.lovely memories made today.

Cute little service for a great price. All the staff were full of enthusiasm and Christmas cheer. A lovely little day out for the family. Pressies were great too.

Make sure you wrap up warm though as very chilly on the train!

We went yesterday with our baby. The volunteers were very friendly and it was nice to see everyone dressed up in festive costumes. What was sad was that the lady giving out the presents gave them to all the children but why do the babies not get anything? I know we didn't have to pay for him but maybe an option to pay a bit for under 2's and get a little present would be nice. Also something more at the north pole would be good other than the huge queue to see Santa. I'm sure as our son gets older it would be a more magical experience for all of us.

The people who are running this are lovely and very helpful but the place its self looks tried and needs a good sort out, my daughter had a lovely time and thats all that matters.could be a lovely place a real gold mined

Absolute rubbish! Half heartedly decorated. Rushed! No build up to excite children. Father Christmas who seemed a bit awkward. Toilets on train out of service! Told my children we were going to the north poll on the train even at the age of 3 and 4 they both knew immediately when we arrived that it wasn't the north pole was poorly done up. Santa briefly stops to say hello doesn't give child a present a lady following him does. Aside from that my children found train ride boring, could have got the carriage singing or put some ’┐Į stuff to spot on the way. Can't say I'll be going again. Very disappointed