Teign Valley Line

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The Teign Valley Line was a single line railway that ran from Heathfield, Devon to Exeter via the Teign Valley. It had main stations at Chudleigh, Christow and Ide before joining the South Devon mainline at Exeter City Basin Junction.

The Teign Valley Railway Company was given Royal Assent in 1863 and opened in 1882 from Heathfield to Christow. In 1903 the line was extended to Exeter. It served mineral mines in the valley and also had a passenger service. For a brief time there was an engine shed at Ashton. Closure came in June 1958 for passenger trains. In 1961 the line closed from Christow to Exeter due to flooding. Gradual withdrawal of freight saw the line finally close in 1967. The A38 road covers some of the route from Heathfield to Chudleigh. At Christow Station there is a preservation society.

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• The Teign Valley Line (1984) ISBN 86093.194 3