British Steam: The Paignton and Dartmouth Railway (2002)

The Paignton and Dartmouth Steam Railway is the classic holiday line, with steam trains running for seven miles along the spectacular Torbay coast; a typical West Country Branch Line which revives all the atmosphere of the Great Western Railway. From Brunel's terminus at Kingswear ''Lydham Manor'' climbs from the banks of the River Dart through deeply wooded hillside to Churston, followed by a descent of the Torbay coast. There are magnificent views over the Dart Estuary and superb seascapes right across Lynne Bay to Portland Bill. There is also time to visit the old world town of Dartmouth and other attractions along the line.