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The Exeter and Crediton Railway was a broad gauge railway that linked Exeter and Crediton, Devon, England. It was an early sufferer from the existence of two gauges. It was of course, constructed on the broad gauge, being intended to be part of Bristol and Exeter. Beyond Crediton there was to be a line to Barnstaple, which as the Taw Vale, was sanctioned as long ago as 1838. | The Exeter and Crediton Railway was a broad gauge railway that linked Exeter and Crediton, Devon, England. It was an early sufferer from the existence of two gauges. It was of course, constructed on the broad gauge, being intended to be part of Bristol and Exeter. Beyond Crediton there was to be a line to Barnstaple, which as the Taw Vale, was sanctioned as long ago as 1838. | ||
Its powers lapsed but were revived when the | * Authorised by Act of Parliament | ||
* 1851 Railway opened using the broad gauge line. | |||
* 1854 [[North Devon Railway]] opened to Crediton. | |||
* 1862 Leased to the [[London and South Western Railway]] and converted to mixed gauge. Bristol and Exeter Railway continues to operate a limited broad gauge goods service | |||
* 1892 Broad gauge abandoned | |||
* 1923 [[London and South Western Railway]] amalgamated into the [[Southern Railway]] | |||
1845 Its powers lapsed but were revived when the Exeter and Crediton Railway was authorised by Act of Parliament. | |||
The [[Taw Vale Extension Railway |Taw Vale]], also, was to be of the broad gauge in order that, together with the Exeter and Crediton, it might in accordance with the terms of the Act be leased to and worked by the [[Bristol and Exeter Railway]]. Certain parties interested in the Taw Vale purchased 1700 shares in the Exeter and Crediton - rumour had it that the money was furnished by the [[London and South Western Railway]] and, at a general meeting on January 11th, 1847, carried resolutions that the Exeter and Crediton be leased, along with the Taw Vale, to the London and South Western. | The [[Taw Vale Extension Railway |Taw Vale]], also, was to be of the broad gauge in order that, together with the Exeter and Crediton, it might in accordance with the terms of the Act be leased to and worked by the [[Bristol and Exeter Railway]]. Certain parties interested in the Taw Vale purchased 1700 shares in the Exeter and Crediton - rumour had it that the money was furnished by the [[London and South Western Railway]] and, at a general meeting on January 11th, 1847, carried resolutions that the Exeter and Crediton be leased, along with the Taw Vale, to the London and South Western. | ||
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Although built in 1847, it was not opened until 12 May 1851 due to arguments about the gauge to be used. It was initially operated by the [[Bristol and Exeter Railway]], but eventually became a part of the [[London and South Western Railway]], thus being one of the few broad gauge railways never to become part of the [[Great Western Railway]]. | Although built in 1847, it was not opened until 12 May 1851 due to arguments about the gauge to be used. It was initially operated by the [[Bristol and Exeter Railway]], but eventually became a part of the [[London and South Western Railway]], thus being one of the few broad gauge railways never to become part of the [[Great Western Railway]]. | ||
1849 - On July 3rd one of the two broad gauge lines was replaced by standard gauge. It was altered to 4ft 8.5 inches. That was done, but Parliament refused | 1849 - On July 3rd one of the two broad gauge lines was replaced by standard gauge. It was altered to 4ft 8.5 inches. That was done, but Parliament refused to lease the line to the [[Taw Vale Extension Railway |Taw Vale]] | ||
1866 See [[Exeter and Crediton Railway: 1866 Directors and Officers| Directors and Officers]] | |||
It remains open as part of the scenic Tarka Line from Exeter to Barnstaple. | It remains open as part of the scenic Tarka Line from Exeter to Barnstaple. | ||
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
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==Sources of Information== | ==Sources of Information== | ||
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Exeter_and_Crediton_Railway] | * [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Exeter_and_Crediton_Railway Wikipedia] | ||
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Revision as of 08:16, 20 January 2023
The Exeter and Crediton Railway was a broad gauge railway that linked Exeter and Crediton, Devon, England. It was an early sufferer from the existence of two gauges. It was of course, constructed on the broad gauge, being intended to be part of Bristol and Exeter. Beyond Crediton there was to be a line to Barnstaple, which as the Taw Vale, was sanctioned as long ago as 1838.
- Authorised by Act of Parliament
- 1851 Railway opened using the broad gauge line.
- 1854 North Devon Railway opened to Crediton.
- 1862 Leased to the London and South Western Railway and converted to mixed gauge. Bristol and Exeter Railway continues to operate a limited broad gauge goods service
- 1892 Broad gauge abandoned
- 1923 London and South Western Railway amalgamated into the Southern Railway
1845 Its powers lapsed but were revived when the Exeter and Crediton Railway was authorised by Act of Parliament.
The Taw Vale, also, was to be of the broad gauge in order that, together with the Exeter and Crediton, it might in accordance with the terms of the Act be leased to and worked by the Bristol and Exeter Railway. Certain parties interested in the Taw Vale purchased 1700 shares in the Exeter and Crediton - rumour had it that the money was furnished by the London and South Western Railway and, at a general meeting on January 11th, 1847, carried resolutions that the Exeter and Crediton be leased, along with the Taw Vale, to the London and South Western.
Although built in 1847, it was not opened until 12 May 1851 due to arguments about the gauge to be used. It was initially operated by the Bristol and Exeter Railway, but eventually became a part of the London and South Western Railway, thus being one of the few broad gauge railways never to become part of the Great Western Railway.
1849 - On July 3rd one of the two broad gauge lines was replaced by standard gauge. It was altered to 4ft 8.5 inches. That was done, but Parliament refused to lease the line to the Taw Vale
1866 See Directors and Officers
It remains open as part of the scenic Tarka Line from Exeter to Barnstaple.