Article: All aboard for a steam trip down memory lane ; Ablow of the whistle, the puffing of hot steam, the chugging of iron wheels and the clattering of coaches travelling over railway points.

Article: It's full steam ahead for train bookings ; Passengers who want to travel on one of the region's steam trains can still book their place for this summer.
Express & Echo (Exeter UK);  July 11, 2008 ;     191 words ......their place for this summer. The Torbay Express, which runs from Exeter, as well...company which promotes the service, Past-Time Rail, and its opening day of the season...full. Andy Staite, director of Past-Time Rail, said: "The Torbay Express has been ...

Article: Summer steam line a sell-out ; A steam-hauled summer train service has enjoyed a near sell-out on its first weekend.
Western Morning News, The Plymouth (UK);  July 11, 2008 ;     172 words ......sell-out on its first weekend. The Torbay Express, which runs from Bristol to Dartmouth...director of the train's promoters Past-Time Rail, said advance bookings for the service...September, were buoyant. He added: "The Torbay Express has undoubtedly been helped by the...have ...

Article: Full steam ahead for the Torbay express
Western Morning News, The Plymouth (UK);  July 26, 2006 ;     439 words ......when a classic railway returned by popular demand. The Torbay Express, run by Past-Time Rail, is made up solely of 1950s carriages, giving visitors...experience a steam trip over some of his handiwork." The Torbay Express features 1950s designed carriages with deep cushioned...

Article: Full steam ahead now the sun's out Steam power is pulling hundreds of travellers into South Devon this summer.
Herald Express (Torquay UK);  August 16, 2007 ;     334 words ......summer. Back by popular demand, the Torbay Express has been running since July and is...visitors to the area. The summer Torbay Express specials run every Sunday between...number of resorts along the way. Past-time Rail has been running the service for...definitely be back. ...

Article: Bristol to South Devon steam train service goes bust
Evening Post (Bristol UK);  June 11, 2009 ;     279 words ......liquidation. Past Time Rail, who run the Torbay Express, have announced...says that the Torbay Express will continue...company, The Torbay Express Ltd, which will...a letter from Past Time Rail's liquidator...creditor. The Torbay ...

Article: Make track for stylish entrance to historic regatta
Western Morning News, The Plymouth (UK);  August 15, 2006 ;     265 words ......to arrive in style - aboard an historic charter train. Past-Time Rail, operators of The Torbay Express, are running a special charter train to the Dartmouth...and old fashioned head rests. Ansy Staite, director of Past-Time Rail, said: "The camaraderie of a charter ...

Article: This is what express service is really all about; The Pocket Rocket barks like a demented pile-driver thrashing up the steep inclines.(News)
Daily Post (Liverpool, England);  January 21, 2008 ;     650 words ......off. However, Andy Stait, director of Past-Time Rail, who operates the phenomenally successful Torbay Express, (featured on BBC Two's Coast series...reservations tel: 01543 411971; by post to Past-Time Rail Ltd, PO Box 49691, London, N8 7YS...

Article: Ten extra steam train trips to run
Western Morning News, The Plymouth (UK);  January 1, 2007 ;     168 words ......trips on steam trains in South Devon next year. The summer Torbay Express specials, which run between Bristol and Kingswear, near...calling at a number of resorts along the way. Organiser Past-time Rail of Lichfield says it wanted to run the trains again following...

Article: Juggling stock on summer Saturdays On every summer Saturday back in the 1950s, Torquay was able to fill three trains running non-stop from Torquay to Paddington. Most famous was the regular noon departure of the Torbay Express, but on Saturdays this was preceded by two others, the 10.30am and the 11.30am, both of which also ran non-stop to London.
Herald Express (Torquay UK);  June 30, 2007 ;     460 words ......was the regular noon departure of the Torbay Express, but on Saturdays this was preceded...which also ran non-stop to London. The Torbay Express was formed of the regular summer nine...On weekdays the engine for the up Torbay Express worked down to Kingswear on the 8.55am...

Article: Full steam ahead... ; A steam train which runs from Bristol to the south Devon coast is offering passengers a memorable summer trip for the sixth year in a row.
Western Daily Press (Bristol UK);  July 24, 2008 ;     125 words ......a memorable summer trip for the sixth year in a row. The Torbay Express was launched in 2003 when it ran on four Sundays in August...from London Paddington but was discontinued in 1961, the Torbay Express sets out from Bristol each Sunday at 9.18am, picking up...

Article: South West steam-through
Herald Express (Torquay UK);  September 20, 2007 ;     43 words ...There was a treat for steam enthusiasts recently when a former Southern Region steam locomotive No 34067, Tangmere, was used on the Torbay Express. This ran from Bristol to Kingswear and returned with 11 coaches. It passed through Kingskerswell on the return journey on time.

Article: Busy scene at Newton station
Herald Express (Torquay UK);  May 23, 2009 ;     476 words ......Cairns would have been at the head of the up 'Torbay Express' from Kingswear to Paddington. After an overnight...Oak Common depot, today it has brought down the 'Torbay Express' non-stop from Paddington to Torquay, before calling...

Article: ALL OUR YESTERDAYS.(Sports)
The Racing Post (London, England);  February 9, 2002 ;     149 words ......three-and-a-half-mile chase at Haydock. Red Rum (Ginger McCain) remains favourite at 12-1. lThere is big-race talk at Fontwell, with Torbay Express (Willie Stephenson/Stephen Hives) being put in at 25-1 for the Triumph Hurdle after an easy victory in the juvenile hurdle...

Article: On track to better trains.
The Daily Mail (London, England);  March 25, 2008 ;     184 words ......school was aquarter-of-amile from the Great Western main line to the West. Our morningclasses finished at noon, the time the Torbay Express left Paddington. We often raced through the roads to see the train. It was hauled by a KingClass locomotive and as it approached...