The Robey Trust

The Robey Trust We are a charitable organisation dedicated to the preservation & restoration of steam engines. Following some research into the history of Robey & Co.

It was the acquisition of a Tandem Roller that led to the creation of the Robey Trust in 1983. Damaged and corroded after 20 years in a playground, the roller was donated by Tavistock Town Council to The Robey Trust, formed to restore it to original condition and full working order, a task that took seven years. Other engines, boilers and plant have been donated to, or purchased by, the Trust, whi

ch will continue to rescue and restore further examples of Robey manufacture as funds and manpower permit. In placing these engines and other exhibits on public display, the aim is to enhance awareness of the contribution which Robey made to the pre-eminent position of this country in mechanical engineering during a period of over a century. The acquisition of our own museum building was achieved in 1996 with assistance from the Heritage Lottery Fund. The money was used to purchase land and for the construction of a purpose built 'works' on the site. It is our long term strategy to develop the Works into a museum in the proper and legal sense so that our restoration and demonstration of steam artefacts to the public can take place in a safe and accessible environment. in 1984, the Trust now holds a growing archive of historical and technical publications, drawings and photographs and is always pleased to receive items to add to the collection or to copy and return. A 'Robey Register' is being compiled to record details of Robey manufactures known to exist world wide so members can often be furnished with information to assist them in their own research or restoration tasks. We meet most Saturdays between 11 am and 5pm so if you wish to visit to see what we are all about then this is the best time.

This weekend (20th-21st June) we will be attending the Plymouth Motor Show at Newnham Park, Plympton, with a steam engin...
17/06/2026

This weekend (20th-21st June) we will be attending the Plymouth Motor Show at Newnham Park, Plympton, with a steam engine! Come along if you can! 😃

We are always pleased to receive enquiries about group visits to The Robey Trust workshops! Throughout the year we can a...
12/06/2026

We are always pleased to receive enquiries about group visits to The Robey Trust workshops! Throughout the year we can accommodate groups between 10-50 people. Visits include: hot beverages and cake on arrival, a personalised tour (according to your interests), working stationary engine demonstrations, and a steam-hauled tour of Tavistock! Please get in touch, if you are interested: [email protected]. 😀

Thank you to everyone who came to the Tavistock Steam & Vintage Fair on Sunday! 😀
03/06/2026

Thank you to everyone who came to the Tavistock Steam & Vintage Fair on Sunday! 😀

The Tavistock Steam & Vintage Fair is this Sunday, at the Bedford Car Park, between 10am-5pm! We have live music, steam-...
27/05/2026

The Tavistock Steam & Vintage Fair is this Sunday, at the Bedford Car Park, between 10am-5pm! We have live music, steam-hauled trailer rides, local craft and food stalls, vintage cars, tractors, a miniature railway, etc! Please join us if you can! 😀

Last weekend, we were delighted to host the Rolls Royce Enthusiasts Club for a workshop tour, including a steam-hauled r...
27/05/2026

Last weekend, we were delighted to host the Rolls Royce Enthusiasts Club for a workshop tour, including a steam-hauled ride around town! Additionally, the tri-tandem was also out offering trailer rides at the Tavistock Garden Show, in Bedford Square.😀

On Saturday, we were delighted to host the Devon Vintage Car Club at the workshop! The day started with coffee and cake,...
18/05/2026

On Saturday, we were delighted to host the Devon Vintage Car Club at the workshop! The day started with coffee and cake, followed by a tour around the workshop (with working stationary engines), a trip on the apprentice-led 7 1/4" Robey Works Railway, and finally a trip around town behind the tri-tandem. 😃

Since the beginning of the year, it's been a busy few months around the workshop! 😀
11/05/2026

Since the beginning of the year, it's been a busy few months around the workshop! 😀

At this year's Tavistock Steam & Vintage Fair (31st May, 10am-5pm, in Bedford Square) we are delighted to be supported b...
11/05/2026

At this year's Tavistock Steam & Vintage Fair (31st May, 10am-5pm, in Bedford Square) we are delighted to be supported by Dartmoor Brewery, as part of their '100 Casks for 100 Causes' initiative, designed to provide free casks of their award-winning Jail Ale to charitable organisations, community groups, and fundraising events across the region. Please come along for a pint! 😀

Address

The Works, Pixon Lane
Tavistock
PL199RQ

Opening Hours

Thursday 11am - 5pm
Saturday 11am - 5pm

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