Plym Valley railway reopens on 50th anniversary!

[charlee]

The plymouth valley railway, reopened today, on its 50th anniversary of the line closure ( 29th December 1962). Today saw trains travelling to the newly constructed Plym Valley platform which was opened today. It's a reopened section of the old south Devon and tavistock railway.

There are some pictures on there Facebook page, but I'm not sure if I am allowed to post the link here.

 

[455driver]

Good day, the first train was standing room only and all trains were well patronised, we also ended up with 2 runs behind the 50 instead of just the advertised 1.

A few pics on my flickr here-
http://www.flickr.com/photos/46912176@N06/sets/72157632383819151/

 

[charlee]

Good day, the first train was standing room only and all trains were well patronised, we also ended up with 2 runs behind the 50 instead of just the advertised 1.

A few pics on my flickr here-
http://www.flickr.com/photos/46912176@N06/sets/72157632383819151/

Wow cool pictures, the plym bridge halt is very picturesque. I am guessing this will be where the line stops, as building track beyond plym bridge looks to be a difficult task.

 

[455driver]

They are going to concentrate on improving the Marsh Mills station site for now.

 

[ACE1888]

Their 'key' word seems to be 'sensible', in the respect that it's taken 30 years to get this far, and to concentrate on doing a good job ONCE. Well done to all concerned with the PVR

 

[37372]

How long is the line now then?

 

[charlee]

How long is the line now then?

Just under 2 miles I think!