THE HISTORY OF THE BARNSTAPLE AND MINEHEAD RAILWAY

 

onwards from County Gate



 


A rare instance of a main line locomotive (Exe) operating on the Harbour Branch. Seen here crossing the the bridge at Doone Sidings. Thought to be a special working from Barnstaple to connect with a steamer for a day's outing.


the Glenthorne Branch had spectacular views from the sea cliff - photo Glenthorne Estate


 






 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


A train climbs hard towards Outer Alscott - photo  L.T.Catchpole


 

 


trains cross at Wootton Courtenay - photo  L.T.Catchpole

 






 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


The Cambells Steamer is entering the harbour.
A train is waiting to embark the passengers.

 
   
 


bring 'Lyn' back to life