Western Main Lines

Newton Abbot to Plymouth

including Totnes Quay

by Vic Mitchell & Keith Smith

The steep gradients of this scenic route resulted in some memorable photographs of double heading in steam days. A selection is included herein, along with photos of more recent traction forms and also views of the many closed stations on the line. The lengthy steam-worked Redlake Tramway is also featured.

Book Details

Author
Vic Mitchell & Keith Smith
Series
Western Main Lines
Publisher
Middleton Press Ltd
Published
01 January 2001
Reprinted
01 February 2024
ISBN
9781901706604
Language
English
Format
Hardback
Dimensions
240 x 174 mm
General
96 Pages
120 Photographs
Large Scale Maps
Other details of local history

Stations & Locations

Stations Photo
Newton Abbot 1-13
Aller Junction 14-16
Stoneycombe Sidings 17
Dainton Sidings 18-20
Totnes 21-30
Totnes Quay 31-35
Brent 38-47
Wrangaton 48-49
Bittaford Platform 50-51
Redlake Tramway 52-55
Ivybridge 56-63
Cornwood 64-66
Hemerdon 67-69
Plympton 70-76
Tavistock Junction 77-82
Laira Junction 83-90
Laira Shed 91-98
Laira Halt 99-100
Lipson Junction 101-102
Lipson Vale Halt 103-104
Mutley 105-109
Plymouth North Road 110-120