I decided to explore parts of the Turnchapel Branch together with the recently opened railway bridge across the River Plym for a possible society walk in 2016. The weather was dark and dismal but it was well worth the effort and hopefully I can slot this into the 2016 programme.
151218c Crossing the River Plym the former railway bridge carried the Yealmpton and Turnchapel Branches which is now converted to a pedestrian and cycleway. Copyright Roger Winnen
151218d The trackbed continues towards Plymstock which alais is no more, however rumour has it that the cycleway etc may carry on to link up with the Yealmpton Branch cycleway. Copyright Roger Winnen
151218e Various bridges survive on that route with large scale housing developments in progress opposite the Morrisons Store at Pomplett. Copyright Roger Winnen
151218f This is the only remains of the Stamps Bridge which carried the railway over the road from Plymstock, the track formation is visible heading away to Turnchapel. Copyright Roger Winnen
151218g The plaque on the Stamps Bridge. Copyright Roger Winnen
151218h The trackbed towards Oreston the only intermediate station on the line. Copyright Roger Winnen
151218i The site of Oreston Station. The only identification being a southern concrete gate post around to the left of this photo. Copyright Roger Winnen
151218j The piers still survive of the Swing Bridge which lead the railway into Turnchapel Station and the Turnchapel Wharves. A massive housing development is taking place at this once quiet spot after the railway closed in the area. More photographs in the Devon Galleries of years gone by on this branch. Copyright Roger Winnen.