Instow Station
The main focus of BRHC at Instow is undoubtedly the signal box but some views of the station help to put the box in context. Here a ball clay freight train for Barnstaple runs through the station and passes the box in 1979. The old style level crossing gates are being replaced with lifting barriers.
An image taken looking towards Barnstaple and the signal box in the 1950s. This shows all of the station to good effect. The building on the left is now the base for the North Devon Yacht Club.
A current day view of the station, showing how the North Devon Yacht Club has considerably expanded the old station building.
LATEST NEWS
We are currently resleepering some of our running line, Upcoming projects are repairing the brake van and developing the new museum space.
BRHC part of HERITAGE HARBOUR STATUS
Bideford and the River Torridge has been granted Heritage Harbour status by the Maritime Heritage Trust, joining eleven other ports whose contribution to Britain’s maritime history has been officially recognised. More details under the News tab.
Travelling on and payment for the train
Only two passengers may travel at any time and children must be accompanied by an adult. Ride fares are £4 a head for adults and for children, but families with multiple children wishing to ride will not be charged again for the accompanying adult.
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PAYMENTS AND DONATIONS
This is where you can pay for sales items and pay your membership fee.
You can also make a donation to support our work at Bideford and Instow.
There are three options:
1. a cheque made payable to the Bideford Railway Heritage Centre and sent to BRHC c/o Tree Tops, Northdown Road, Bideford, Devon EX39 3NA or
2. by bank transfer (BACS) to A/C Number 20370096 Sort Code 20-04-59, using your surname and DONATION, MEMBER or SALES as the Reference or
3. by PayPal, debit or credit card leaving a message saying DONATION, MEMBER, or SALES. (Don't worry that our PayPal access portal uses the word Donate rather than Pay.)
Many thanks for your support.
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Bideford Railway Heritage Centre, Instow Signal Box and Bideford's Cafe in the Coach all have pages on Facebook - join us there!
Visit Us!
Interpretation Centre
Our historic railway parcels van at Bideford contains a fabulous interpretation display, with beautiful information panels, a model railway and a high-tech touchscreen interactive.
It's an in-depth historical experience of life on the north Devon railways - come and see us!
Cafe in the Coach
After the complete renovation of the catering facilities, take-away and eat-in options are now available.
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