THE UK is home to some of the most unique - and most attractive - train journeys. One of those routes runs alongside a river in Devon, and it is launching a brand-new themed experience for rail enthusiasts this spring. 5 The South Devon Railway Line stretches for just seven miles Credit: Alamy 5 The railway line runs heritage experiences throughout the year Credit: Alamy 5 On the interactive train journey passengers will need to solve a murder mystery The South Devon Railway Line stretches for just seven miles between Buckfastleigh and Totnes .
Built in 1872, the former Great Western Railway branch line, now runs heritage train experiences throughout the year. A description on the South Devon Railway website reads: "Jump into a world of nostalgia at the South Devon Railway, where our heritage steam trains gently meander alongside the river Dart through glorious Devon scenery." Throughout the year, the railway line also operates themed experiences.
One of those is the Train to Nowhere - an interactive murder mystery themed train experience set in the 1950s, which is brand-new for 2024. Passengers will be asked to board the steam train where they will need to solve a murder. The performance has been staged by Murder by Appointment, the the longest established murder mystery company in the West of England, and it revolves around a film casting party.
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