Railway 200 Heritage Trail

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Plymouth
Devon
PL4 6AB

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Railway 200 Heritage Trail

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Experience Plymouth’s remarkable railway heritage and celebrate 200 years of locomotive innovation with the Railway 200 Heritage Trail. This specially curated, self-guided walking trail reveals the city’s pivotal role in Britain’s railway past, highlighting key moments, landmarks, and stories that have shaped Plymouth’s rich rail legacy.

Venture through historic sites, marvel at engineering wonders, and discover fascinating tales from the age of steam right up to the present day. Designed for all ages and abilities, the Railway 200 Heritage Trail is perfect for families, history enthusiasts, and curious explorers eager to connect with Plymouth’s storied transport history.

There are plenty ways to travel around the city to visit these stops; catch a train with GWR, hop on a Plymouth Citybus or take a leisurely ride with Beryl Bikes

Follow the Railway 200 Heritage Trail via the Plymouth Trails App

The Plymouth Trails App is free to download on both the App Store and Google Play.

About the Plymouth Railway 200 Heritage Trail

The Plymouth Railway 200 Heritage Trail was launched in partnership with GWR and Railway 200.

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