South Devon Railway Collection

Ivybridge Station and Viaduct, Devon, c. 1890
A view of Ivybridge station and the Ivybridge Viaduct, Devon, c.1890. This is Brunels old timber viaduct, shown prior to its replacement in 1892

Signal gantry at Newton Abbot Station, Devon, c. 1920
A view of signal gantry at Newton Abbot Station, Devon, c.1920. The station opened with the name Newton in December 1846 by the South Devon Railway Company

The Atmospheric Railway at Dawlish, 1847, (1945). Creator: Unknown
The Atmospheric Railway at Dawlish, 1847, (1945). Railway line running along the sea front in the town of Dawlish on the south coast of Devon

Landslip upon the South Devon Railway, between Dawlish and Teignmouth (engraving)
1601503 Landslip upon the South Devon Railway, between Dawlish and Teignmouth (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Landslip upon the South Devon Railway)

Accident to the South Devon Railway, at Dawlish (engraving)
1602025 Accident to the South Devon Railway, at Dawlish (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Accident to the South Devon Railway, at Dawlish)

Injury occasioned by the Gale of 25 October to a Portion of the South Devon Railway near Teignmouth (engraving)
1098387 Injury occasioned by the Gale of 25 October to a Portion of the South Devon Railway near Teignmouth (engraving) by English School

Opening of the South Devon Railway at Plymouth (engraving)
1618049 Opening of the South Devon Railway at Plymouth (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Opening of the South Devon Railway at Plymouth)

Teignbridge TQ11 0 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Teignbridge TQ11 0

Dawlish, Devon, c1860. This viewshows the track of Isambard Kingdom Brunels (1806-1859) South Devon Railway. The South Devon was an example of an atmospheric railway, which did not use locomotives

Slade Viaduct, 1892
Building of the replacement stone viaduct prior to the removal of the Brunels old timber viaduct

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Step back in time as we explore the rich railway history of South Devon. Ivybridge Station and Viaduct, Devon (c. 1890), a picturesque scene of steam trains departing and arriving. The Signal Gantry at Newton Abbot Station (c. 1920), a testament to the advancements in signaling technology. The Atmospheric Railway at Dawlish (1847), a pioneering engineering feat, though later abandoned in 1935. Witness the Landslip upon the South Devon Railway, between Dawlish and Teignmouth (engraving), a reminder of the challenges faced in building and maintaining this historic line. Relive the aftermath of an Accident to the South Devon Railway, at Dawlish (engraving), a sobering reminder of the risks taken by the brave men and women who operated these trains. The Injury occasioned by the Gale of 25 October to a Portion of the South Devon Railway near Teignmouth (engraving), a testament to the destructive power of nature. Join us as we celebrate the Opening of the South Devon Railway at Plymouth (engraving), a moment of pride and progress for the community. Explore the map of Teignbridge TQ11 0, home to many iconic South Devon Railway landmarks. Lastly, marvel at the Slade Viaduct, 1892, an engineering masterpiece that continues to stand the test of time.