Back to the 1940s

6th & 7th July 2024

Join us this summer to take a journey back to the 1940s! 

Our heritage train services form the backdrop to the style and music of the era, with live entertainment, re-enactors, vintage vehicles and trade stands.

Entry to the event and themed attractions is included with your train ticket.

Highlights 2024
  • Intensive heritage train services
  • Entertainment Marquee
  • The Fine Whines Vintage Jazz (Saturday & Sunday)
  • Lazy River Jazz (Saturday)
  • The South Devon Big Band (Sunday) 
  • South West Lindy Hoppers – dance display and tutorials
  • Vintage clothing and accessory trade stands
  • Bar serving ales, lager, cider and wine
  • Vintage civilian vehicles
  • Vintage military vehicles
  • Vintage Coconut Shy and Striker
  • Road steam vehicles
  • Staverton Station wartime display
  • Vintage Bus rides
  • Restaurant Car on certain trains providing an at-seat service of drinks, savouries and cream teas. 
2024 Back to the 1940s
1940s

Would you like to attend with a vintage themed trade stand or exhibit a vintage vehicle? Download an entry form below and return it to us by email or post.

Trade Entry Form

Vehicle Entry Form

Would you like to contribute the the success of the event by attending as a re-enactor to authentically represent the era and, where possible, interact with the public? You can apply here for entry.

Re-enactor Entry Form

Fares

Fare type
Adult£23
Child (3-15)£16
Child (0-2)Free
Senior Citizen£22
Family Super Saver Bundle (1 adult & 2 chuldren)£50
Family Super Saver Bundle (2 adults & 2 children)£69
Disabled / Carer£11.50
Dogs£2.50

The ‘Back to the 1940s’ fares have been held at 2023 prices!

Our train ticket includes entry to all of the entertainment listed above, as well as unlimited travel on our heritage train services on the day.

Please note that NO discounts are available during this event, including SDRA members, HRA Interrail passes, Shareholders, BR PRIV etc, or on part journeys or singles.

Train Timetable

Train timetables for the 1940 timetable