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Dartmoor Railway - The Heritage Years
  1. Railways and Tramways
  2. British Network Railways

The Dartmoor Line

In early 2020 it was announced that the Dartmoor Railway Community Interest Company had entered administration and the heritage operation would cease.

In early 2021 the line which had been leased from Aggregate Industries, the current owners of Meldon Quarry, would be returned to Network Rail.

Work started immediately to prepare the railway for reopening later in 2021.

By mid May 2021 track had been relayed from Coleford Junction to Okehampton. In the meantime Dartmoor Railway rolling stock leased from RMS Locotec was being offered for sale.

There remains a possibility that a limited heritage operation between Okehampton and Meldon may resume using platform 1 at Okehampton Station with GWR trains operating from platform 3.

Reopening of the line with daily services to Exeter is expected to occur before the end of 2021.
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  • The Dartmoor Railway - November 20, 2021

    The Dartmoor Railway - November 20, 2021

    Period replica posters adding atmosphere to the reopened Okehampton Station.

  • The Dartmoor Railway - November 20, 2021

    The Dartmoor Railway - November 20, 2021

    Enthusiasts photographing the departure of the 15:38 to Exeter St David's.

  • The Dartmoor Railway - November 20, 2021

    The Dartmoor Railway - November 20, 2021

    Enthusiasts photographing the departure of the 15:38 to Exeter St David's.

  • The Dartmoor Railway - November 20, 2021

    The Dartmoor Railway - November 20, 2021

    Period replica posters adding atmosphere to the reopened Okehampton Station.

  • The Dartmoor Railway - November 20, 2021

    The Dartmoor Railway - November 20, 2021

    15:38 departure from Okehampton.

  • The Dartmoor Railway - November 20, 2021

    The Dartmoor Railway - November 20, 2021

    Okehampton Footbridge banner

  • The Dartmoor Railway - November 20, 2021

    The Dartmoor Railway - November 20, 2021

    15:38 departure from Okehampton.

  • The Dartmoor Railway - November 20, 2021

    The Dartmoor Railway - November 20, 2021

    15:38 departure from Okehampton.

  • The Dartmoor Railway - November 20, 2021

    The Dartmoor Railway - November 20, 2021

    15:38 departure from Okehampton.

  • The Dartmoor Railway - November 20, 2021

    The Dartmoor Railway - November 20, 2021

    14:47 from Exeter St David's arriving at Okehampton.

  • The Dartmoor Railway - November 20, 2021

    The Dartmoor Railway - November 20, 2021

    Okehampton station the afternoon of November 20 the day that the daily Okehampton to Exeter Service recommenced.

  • The Dartmoor Railway - November 20, 2021

    The Dartmoor Railway - November 20, 2021

    Okehampton station the afternoon of November 20 the day that the daily Okehampton to Exeter Service recommenced.

  • The Dartmoor Railway - November 20, 2021

    The Dartmoor Railway - November 20, 2021

    Okehampton station the afternoon of November 20 the day that the daily Okehampton to Exeter Service recommenced.

  • The Dartmoor Railway - November 20, 2021

    The Dartmoor Railway - November 20, 2021

    Okehampton station the afternoon of November 20 the day that the daily Okehampton to Exeter Service recommenced.

  • The Dartmoor Railway - November 20, 2021

    The Dartmoor Railway - November 20, 2021

    Okehampton station the afternoon of November 20 the day that the daily Okehampton to Exeter Service recommenced.

  • The Dartmoor Railway - November 20, 2021

    The Dartmoor Railway - November 20, 2021

    Okehampton station the afternoon of November 20 the day that the daily Okehampton to Exeter Service recommenced.

  • The Dartmoor Railway - November 20, 2021

    The Dartmoor Railway - November 20, 2021

    Okehampton station the afternoon of November 20 the day that the daily Okehampton to Exeter Service recommenced.

  • The Dartmoor Railway - November 20, 2021

    The Dartmoor Railway - November 20, 2021

    Okehampton station the afternoon of November 20 the day that the daily Okehampton to Exeter Service recommenced.

  • The Dartmoor Railway - November 20, 2021

    The Dartmoor Railway - November 20, 2021

    Class 150 DMU units 150261 / 150 232 at Okehampton working the 13:48 extra train from Exeter St Davids .

  • The Dartmoor Railway - November 20, 2021

    The Dartmoor Railway - November 20, 2021

    Class 150 DMU units 150261 / 150 232 at Okehampton working the 13:48 extra train from Exeter St Davids .

  • The Dartmoor Railway - November 20, 2021

    The Dartmoor Railway - November 20, 2021

    OkeRail Banner at Okehampton Station

  • The Dartmoor Railway - November 20, 2021

    The Dartmoor Railway - November 20, 2021

    Class 150 DMU units 150261 / 150 232 at Okehampton working the 13:48 extra train from Exeter St Davids .

  • The Dartmoor Railway - November 20, 2021

    The Dartmoor Railway - November 20, 2021

    Class 150 DMU units 150261 / 150 232 at Okehampton working the 13:48 extra train from Exeter St Davids .

  • The Dartmoor Railway - November 20, 2021

    The Dartmoor Railway - November 20, 2021

    Class 150 DMU units 150221 / 150233 after arrival at Exeter St David's after working the 07:30 first train from Okehampton.

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