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| A DMU arrives at Tipton St Johns (KD Collection) |
| Information | |
|---|---|
| Type: | National Rail (Sidmouth Railway) |
| Opened: | 1874 |
| Closed: | 1967 |
| Platforms: | 2 |
The station was opened as Tipton in 1874 by the Sidmouth Railway. The station changed it's name to Tipton St Johns in 1891. In 1897 a branch line was opened to Budleigh Salterton, the station being expanded with extra sidings.
The station was later part of British Railway's Southern Region. A camping coach was situated at the station during the 1950s and 1960s. The station was closed to first passenger services and a few months later freight in early 1967. The station building is now a private residence.
