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Behind the scenes videos
There’s a wide range of kit being used to upgrade the Dartmoor Line ready for its upcoming hourly train service. Get a glimpse of some of the clever technology being deployed in these short videos courtesy of Network Rail.The auto-ballaster train, shown above, allows spoil to be loaded onto the back of the train on a single track line and move the spoil to the front of the train. More ➔ “Behind the scenes videos”Read More
Footage from the cab
How we did it
A historic return
A proud day
Welcome back to the Dartmoor Line
The Dartmoor Line Chattanooga Choo Choo
Enjoy this fantastic version of the Chattanooga Choo Choo, performed by local favourites The Hummingbirds at Okehampton station, complete with lyrics celebrating the reopening of the Dartmoor Line. The tremendous trio wowed the crowd at yesterday’s official launch of the line and will be back at the station on Saturday morning to sing the first public train in and out of Okehampton Station (see our guide to opening day train times and shuttle bus services). More ➔ “The Dartmoor Line Chattanooga Choo Choo”Read More
Working through the night to prepare the route
Here’s a great behind-the-scenes video showing some of the work that’s been happening in recent weeks to prepare the line for services to start on Saturday 20th November.As mentioned at the end of the video, all the project partners thank local residents for their patience during this period of night-time working.Read More