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25th August 2918

25/8/2018

 
West Somerset Minerals Rly
Continued
Robert Lindley 

Little was known about the remains of the W.S.M.R. by us down in the far west. However, a few weeks ago, knowing Robert was from the area being a keen volunteer on the West Somerset Railway, I asked if he could see what can be seen.  As we can see from the ever growing collection we have he is doing us proud.  Today we look at the site of the Naked Boys bridge - a curious name, if ever there was one - and also at the remains of the Raleigh's Cross mine to which there was a railway connection from the top of the Comberow Incline. Many thanks Robert 

A look at the 25" map available courtesy of the National Library Scotland is available via the link below.  You will see detail of the line of the incline and the location of the bridge and also Raleigh's Cross mine but no sign of the railway which served it.
A narrow gauge tramway was built by the later mining syndicate from the top of the incline along the road past the then closed Raleigh’s Cross Mine, for about 2 miles, whence it went across the fields, down another incline to Colton Mines.  Again no trace on the map.
maps.nls.uk/geo/explore/#zoom=16&lat=51.1000&lon=-3.4008&layers=168&b=1ay.
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The site of 'Naked Boys' bridge looking west towards Gupworthy. 22nd August 2018 Copyright Robert Lindley
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The site of Naked Boy bridge much overgrown. We are looking east towards the top of the incline.. 22nd August 2018 Copyright Robert Lindley
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All that remains of Raleigh's Cross Mine. 22nd August 2018. Copyright Robert Lindley
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Remains of the stores alongside the B3224, about 100 yards from Raleigh’s Cross Mine. 22nd August 2018 Copyright Robert Lindley
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Looking through the gate (this is all private land), the stores in the previous photo is just to the left. Beyond the stable can be seen the embankment of the railway curving to the left. The line curved through nearly 90 degrees here to run along the top of the Brendon Hills to Gupworthy. Straight ahead and through the trees to the right of the photo is a small rock cutting followed by the top of the double track incline. The spur to Raleigh’s Cross Mine went off to the right. There also used to be a siding here serving the stores. 22nd August 2018 copyright Robert Lindley
Northern on the Southern
or is it Western?

David Tozer
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150207 passing Exeter Central . with the 13.43 Barnstaple - Exmouth 24th August 2018 Copyright David Tozer
The heading is a bit of a poser!!  Thanks David. I actually meant the title of the item, but as Roy Hart kindly points out the train is actually heading east!! KJ
Golant
Jacob Hampson
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66031 - 6P25 2208 Fowey Dock Carne Point to St Blazey Ss through Golant running around 230 minutes early 24th August 2018 Copyright Jacob Hampson
Thanks Jacob - nice with the tide up.
Par Signals
John Cornelius

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Fine detail of PR 52 Copyright John Cornelius
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And further east along the platform PR54. Copyright John Cornelius.
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At the west end of the platform the very impressive sight of PR5. How much poorer the scene would be without the signal. However as it is listed one hope the signal box will have a brighter future. Copyright John Cornelius

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