There had always been two main problems facing planners in Tiverton,flooding and traffic.Tiverton had always suffered badly from flooding,so during the 60's and early 70's Tiverton's flood prevention scheme was built.The Exe River had flood walls built along its banks,channels were dug and the weir improved.Tiverton's historic 400 year old bridge was also demolished in 1967 to help water flow,as the bridge arches would often become blocked with debris that would worsen floods.

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 The flooded West Exe Halt in 1929 westexeflood1929resize

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News From Down the Line

newslogo44Every now and then when I talk to people and they hear of my interest in the Exe Valley Railway,they tell me little bits of information or recall an old memory.It always amazes me how even today,more than 50 years after it's closure,the fondness with which people remember the railway and how fresh the memories seem to be to them.

This little section of the website is to pass on to you these little "titbits" and any other small pieces of information that I have come across.

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24/4/19These interesting pictures of Dulverton Station were sent in by Fred Gillard, who visited in about 1970 to take some pictures for a model railway project that he was building. The station buildings were bought by the Carnarvon Arms (now closed down) and used as staff and overflow guest accommodation,before being converted into residential housing. Thank you very much Fred for taking the time to share your pictures.

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Memories of the EVR

If you have any memories of the Exe Valley Railway that you would like to share with us,please get in contact with me and maybe we could publish them on our website.Likewise,if you have any photographs or film related to the railway that you would like to share,please contact me.   

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