South Devon Railway engine houses, Exeter

Name: South Devon Railway engine houses
Address: Exeter, United Kingdom

#52 among attractions in Exeter

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South Devon Railway engine houses, Exeter

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The South Devon Railway engine houses were built in Devon, England, to power the atmospheric trains on the South Devon Railway between Exeter St Davids and Plymouth Millbay railway stations. They contained boilers that provided the power to pumps that created the partial vacuum to move the trains. Three of them still stand largely intact alongside the line. ()

Coordinates: 50°43'42"N, 3°32'40"W

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St David'sExeter United Kingdom

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South Devon Railway engine houses – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Royal Albert Memorial Museum, Exeter Cathedral, Princesshay, Devon County War Memorial.

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Exeter Cathedral, Exeter
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Princesshay, Exeter
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Memorial
Devon County War Memorial, Exeter
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Redvers Buller, Exeter
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Memorial
Exeter War Memorial, Exeter
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Church
St Stephen's Church, Exeter
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Church
St Olave's Church, Exeter
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Northernhay Gardens, Exeter
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to South Devon Railway engine houses?

Nearby attractions include St David's Church, Exeter (7 min walk), Exwick Parish Hall, Exeter (8 min walk), Redvers Buller, Exeter (9 min walk), St Michael and All Angels Church, Exeter (11 min walk).

How to get to South Devon Railway engine houses by public transport?

The nearest stations to South Devon Railway engine houses:

Train

Exeter St Davids (2 min walk)
Exeter Central (14 min walk)

Bus

St Davids Station • Lines: 56 (3 min walk)
Jolly Porter • Lines: 56 (5 min walk)