Spotlight on
Torre Station
Roger Winnen
Torre Station
Roger Winnen
Torre Station opened on 18th December 1848 and was the terminus originaly known as Torquay on the line from Newton Abbot. The line was extended by the Dartmouth and Torbay Railway on 2nd August 1859 which opened the present Torquay Station at Livermead, so the original station was renamed Torre. The original station can still be seen standing alongside the track just north of the platform. The original signal box built in 1883 contained 16 levers and was replaced in 1921 by this 3 story box seen today now redundant with 42 levers.
Torre Station sees alot of traffic from students attending the local schools and colleges nearby during term time.
Torre Station sees alot of traffic from students attending the local schools and colleges nearby during term time.
200118e Torre Station with its original Brunel Station buildings on 18th January 2020. Copyright Roger Winnen
200118h A continuaton of Torre Station showing the other railway sheds etc. Copyright Roger Winnen
200118f Looking from the footbridge towards Newton Abbot. The original station would have been between the platform end on the right and the goods shed in grey cladding in the distance. Copyright Roger Winnen
200118k Torre Station Footbridge. Network Rail are seeking planning permission to replace this footbridge as th station buildings are grade 2 listed. Copyright Roger
200118j The redundant Torre Signal Box built in 1921 with 42 levers. Copyright Roger Winnen
200118m Departure from Torre of a Class 150 together with a Class 143 to Paignton. Copyright Roger Winnen
200118i A sprinter combined with a 143 Pacer departs for Newton Abbot. and Exeter. Copyright Roger Winnen
Bradford on Avon
Ron Kosys
Ron Kosys
56050 Bradford Junction on the 20th April 19 .1988 Wootton Bassett to Merehead Copyright Ron Kosys
Many thanks Ron
Dunmere area
Dave Anthony
Dave Anthony
Hi guys,
Had a stroll from Wadebridge to Bodmin today and between Dunmere and Bodmin North came across this strange structure. I'm presuming it's a gangers / platelayers hut that's been adapted to serve as a shelter for us strollers. The outer shell being Exmouth concrete but there's a row of modern block with a sleeper on top...
Cheers, Dave Anthony
Had a stroll from Wadebridge to Bodmin today and between Dunmere and Bodmin North came across this strange structure. I'm presuming it's a gangers / platelayers hut that's been adapted to serve as a shelter for us strollers. The outer shell being Exmouth concrete but there's a row of modern block with a sleeper on top...
Cheers, Dave Anthony
PW Hut between Dunmere and Bodmin North 24th January 2020 Copyright Dave Anthony. What a good spot to rest your legs especially if its raining.