{"id":4496,"date":"2023-06-04T01:05:38","date_gmt":"2023-06-04T00:05:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/?p=4496"},"modified":"2026-02-13T22:42:13","modified_gmt":"2026-02-13T22:42:13","slug":"81-exmouth-branch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/81-exmouth-branch\/","title":{"rendered":"81  Exmouth Branch"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><strong>The scout&#8217;s memory of the branch goes back to joining a train of green carriages behind a steam engine in the Up Bay at Central Station.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Exmouth frequently draws the scout throughout the year but he seldom now uses the trains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Typically, all the points of interest with which he is most familiar he has scarcely photographed before now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-envira-envira-gallery\"><div id=\"envira-gallery-wrap-4662\" class=\"envira-gallery-wrap envira-gallery-theme-base envira-lightbox-theme-base\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageGallery\"><div style=\"opacity: 0.0\"  data-row-height=\"150\" data-gallery-theme=\"normal\" id=\"envira-gallery-4662\" class=\"envira-gallery-public envira-gallery-justified-public envira-gallery-0-columns envira-clear enviratope envira-gallery-css-animations\" data-envira-columns=\"0\"><div id=\"envira-gallery-item-4659\" class=\"envira-gallery-item enviratope-item envira-gallery-item-1 envira-lazy-load\" style=\"padding-left: 1px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-right: 1px;\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-item-inner\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-right\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-right\"><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/100_2784-scaled.jpg\" class=\"envira-gallery-4662 envira-gallery-link\" rel=\"enviragallery4662\" title=\"The Down Bay at Exeter Central. Once all passengers on Exmouth Branch trains changed here.\" data-envira-caption=\"The Down Bay at Exeter Central. Once all passengers on Exmouth Branch trains changed here.\" data-envira-retina=\"\" data-thumbnail=\"\"  itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><img id=\"envira-gallery-image-4659\" class=\"envira-gallery-image envira-gallery-image-1 envira-normal envira-lazy\" data-envira-index=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/100_2784-1024x768-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/100_2784-1024x768-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-gallery-id=\"4662\" data-envira-item-id=\"4659\" data-envira-caption=\"The Down Bay at Exeter Central. Once all passengers on Exmouth Branch trains changed here.\" alt=\"Exeter Central Station\" title=\"The Down Bay at Exeter Central. Once all passengers on Exmouth Branch trains changed here.\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" data-envira-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/100_2784-1024x768-640x480.jpg 400w,https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/100_2784-1024x768-640x480.jpg 2x\" data-envira-width=\"300\" data-envira-height=\"225\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-safe-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div id=\"envira-gallery-item-4660\" class=\"envira-gallery-item enviratope-item envira-gallery-item-2 envira-lazy-load\" style=\"padding-left: 1px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-right: 1px;\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-item-inner\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-right\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-right\"><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/100_2785-scaled.jpg\" class=\"envira-gallery-4662 envira-gallery-link\" rel=\"enviragallery4662\" title=\"In 2014, the track was still encrusted with spill from the axleboxes of engines that had stood here.\" data-envira-caption=\"In 2014, the track was still encrusted with spill from the axleboxes of engines that had stood here.\" data-envira-retina=\"\" data-thumbnail=\"\"  itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><img id=\"envira-gallery-image-4660\" class=\"envira-gallery-image envira-gallery-image-2 envira-normal envira-lazy\" data-envira-index=\"2\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/100_2785-1024x768-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/100_2785-1024x768-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-gallery-id=\"4662\" data-envira-item-id=\"4660\" data-envira-caption=\"In 2014, the track was still encrusted with spill from the axleboxes of engines that had stood here.\" alt=\"Exeter Central Station\" title=\"In 2014, the track was still encrusted with spill from the axleboxes of engines that had stood here.\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" data-envira-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/100_2785-1024x768-640x480.jpg 400w,https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/100_2785-1024x768-640x480.jpg 2x\" data-envira-width=\"300\" data-envira-height=\"225\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-safe-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div id=\"envira-gallery-item-4661\" class=\"envira-gallery-item enviratope-item envira-gallery-item-3 envira-lazy-load\" style=\"padding-left: 1px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-right: 1px;\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-item-inner\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-right\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-right\"><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/100_2786-scaled.jpg\" class=\"envira-gallery-4662 envira-gallery-link\" rel=\"enviragallery4662\" title=\"The Bay is seldom used now.\" data-envira-caption=\"The Bay is seldom used now.\" data-envira-retina=\"\" data-thumbnail=\"\"  itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><img id=\"envira-gallery-image-4661\" class=\"envira-gallery-image envira-gallery-image-3 envira-normal envira-lazy\" data-envira-index=\"3\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/100_2786-1024x768-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/100_2786-1024x768-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-gallery-id=\"4662\" data-envira-item-id=\"4661\" data-envira-caption=\"The Bay is seldom used now.\" alt=\"Exeter Central Station\" title=\"The Bay is seldom used now.\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" data-envira-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/100_2786-1024x768-640x480.jpg 400w,https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/100_2786-1024x768-640x480.jpg 2x\" data-envira-width=\"300\" data-envira-height=\"225\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-safe-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><noscript><img src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/100_2784-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Exeter Central Station\" \/><img src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/100_2785-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Exeter Central Station\" \/><img src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/100_2786-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Exeter Central Station\" \/><\/noscript><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Snap-2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4658\" width=\"424\" height=\"429\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Snap-2.png 791w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Snap-2-297x300.png 297w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Snap-2-768x777.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 424px) 100vw, 424px\" \/><figcaption>A 1953 Ian Allan railtour from Exeter Central to Exmouth, returning via Sidmouth Junction, is seen waiting to depart from the Down Bay.<br>The locomotive, Adams \u201cradial\u201d No. 30583, built in 1885, was one of the three kept to work the Lyme Regis Branch and shedded at Exmouth Junction. The loco survives on the BlueBell Railway.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/DSC05782.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5240\" width=\"627\" height=\"417\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/DSC05782.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/DSC05782-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/DSC05782-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 627px) 100vw, 627px\" \/><figcaption>The Up Bay at Exeter Central, where the cub scout remembers his Mother asking him to check what was on the front of the train. D.M.U&#8217;s. were about to be introduced. Whitewash remains on the platform edge.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Exmouth-TT.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"977\" height=\"463\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Exmouth-TT.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13633\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Exmouth-TT.png 977w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Exmouth-TT-300x142.png 300w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Exmouth-TT-768x364.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 977px) 100vw, 977px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Monday to Friday, there were 31 Down and 32 Up trains in the 1958 summer timetable, which was steam worked. One train turned around at Topsham in the afternoon.<br>The line continued to be worked as the Southern had done, with all trains starting from or terminating at Central Station. The Central to Exmouth time varied between 26 and 31 minutes for all-stoppers. Far fewer trains called at St. James&#8217; Park<br>Crossings generally occurred at Topsham, the halfway station, but in those days Up trains did not have to wait for the single line.<br>Topsham Quay had closed in 1957 but goods trains still served Newcourt, Topsham and Exmouth. It is thought that the brickworks, Digby&#8217;s and Odams&#8217; sidings had closed by 1958.<br>In the 2025 Monday to Friday timetable, there are 36 trains in each direction. The all-stoppers take between 27 and 31 minutes, making two more calls than in 1958. Trains calling a five stations take as little as 22 minutes. Nearly all trains work to or from Paignton. +<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-gray-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size:18px\">Exmouth Junction<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">In <strong>January, 2024,<\/strong> the scout found the approach road to the old complex closed. Having missed many opportunities in the past to photograph the junction, he would now find it very difficult.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC08709.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9241\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC08709.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC08709-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC08709-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Until the god-awful development is finished, it is only possible to view Exmouth Junction Box from above Prince Charles Road.<br>The 1910-built St. Mark&#8217;s Church, which stands beside Pinhoe Road, is seen behind while the only surviving building of the old complex, the base of the water tower, lies at right.<br>Exeter Central never had a bay platform to the west and the scissors crossings which once allowed portions to be attached and detached from through trains, or trains to pass one another, have long gone. Thus, D.M.U&#8217;s. terminating from the west often have to work empty to Exmouth Junction and back to clear the platform.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-envira-envira-gallery\"><div id=\"envira-gallery-wrap-9269\" class=\"envira-gallery-wrap envira-gallery-theme-base envira-lightbox-theme-base\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageGallery\"><div style=\"opacity: 0.0\"  data-row-height=\"150\" data-gallery-theme=\"normal\" id=\"envira-gallery-9269\" class=\"envira-gallery-public envira-gallery-justified-public envira-gallery-0-columns envira-clear enviratope envira-gallery-css-animations\" data-envira-columns=\"0\"><div id=\"envira-gallery-item-9263\" class=\"envira-gallery-item enviratope-item envira-gallery-item-1 envira-lazy-load\" style=\"padding-left: 1px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-right: 1px;\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-item-inner\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-right\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-right\"><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/EJ-3.jpg\" class=\"envira-gallery-9269 envira-gallery-link\" rel=\"enviragallery9269\" title=\"The 1959-built box now contains a panel, from which the junction, Pinhoe and Topsham are controlled.\" data-envira-caption=\"The 1959-built box now contains a panel, from which the junction, Pinhoe and Topsham are controlled.\" data-envira-retina=\"\" data-thumbnail=\"\"  itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><img id=\"envira-gallery-image-9263\" class=\"envira-gallery-image envira-gallery-image-1 envira-normal envira-lazy\" data-envira-index=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/EJ-3-1024x683-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/EJ-3-1024x683-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-gallery-id=\"9269\" data-envira-item-id=\"9263\" data-envira-caption=\"The 1959-built box now contains a panel, from which the junction, Pinhoe and Topsham are controlled.\" alt=\"Exmouth Branch\" title=\"The 1959-built box now contains a panel, from which the junction, Pinhoe and Topsham are controlled.\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" data-envira-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/EJ-3-1024x683-640x480.jpg 400w,https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/EJ-3-1024x683-640x480.jpg 2x\" data-envira-width=\"300\" data-envira-height=\"200\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-safe-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div id=\"envira-gallery-item-9243\" class=\"envira-gallery-item enviratope-item envira-gallery-item-2 envira-lazy-load\" style=\"padding-left: 1px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-right: 1px;\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-item-inner\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-right\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-right\"><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC08714.jpg\" class=\"envira-gallery-9269 envira-gallery-link\" rel=\"enviragallery9269\" title=\"The scout does not now remember, when he made his one visit, whether the lever frame was still there.\" data-envira-caption=\"The scout does not now remember, when he made his one visit, whether the lever frame was still there.\" data-envira-retina=\"\" data-thumbnail=\"\"  itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><img id=\"envira-gallery-image-9243\" class=\"envira-gallery-image envira-gallery-image-2 envira-normal envira-lazy\" data-envira-index=\"2\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC08714-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC08714-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-gallery-id=\"9269\" data-envira-item-id=\"9243\" data-envira-caption=\"The scout does not now remember, when he made his one visit, whether the lever frame was still there.\" alt=\"Exmouth Branch\" title=\"The scout does not now remember, when he made his one visit, whether the lever frame was still there.\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" data-envira-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC08714-640x480.jpg 400w,https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC08714-640x480.jpg 2x\" data-envira-width=\"300\" data-envira-height=\"200\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-safe-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div id=\"envira-gallery-item-9245\" class=\"envira-gallery-item enviratope-item envira-gallery-item-3 envira-lazy-load\" style=\"padding-left: 1px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-right: 1px;\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-item-inner\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-right\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-right\"><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC08719.jpg\" class=\"envira-gallery-9269 envira-gallery-link\" rel=\"enviragallery9269\" title=\"The empty unit off the 1127 Okehampton is about to enter the siding on the Upside of the main line, opposite the box.\" data-envira-caption=\"The empty unit off the 1127 Okehampton is about to enter the siding on the Upside of the main line, opposite the box.\" data-envira-retina=\"\" data-thumbnail=\"\"  itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><img id=\"envira-gallery-image-9245\" class=\"envira-gallery-image envira-gallery-image-3 envira-normal envira-lazy\" data-envira-index=\"3\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC08719-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC08719-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-gallery-id=\"9269\" data-envira-item-id=\"9245\" data-envira-caption=\"The empty unit off the 1127 Okehampton is about to enter the siding on the Upside of the main line, opposite the box.\" alt=\"Exmouth Branch\" title=\"The empty unit off the 1127 Okehampton is about to enter the siding on the Upside of the main line, opposite the box.\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" data-envira-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC08719-640x480.jpg 400w,https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC08719-640x480.jpg 2x\" data-envira-width=\"300\" data-envira-height=\"200\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-safe-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div id=\"envira-gallery-item-9262\" class=\"envira-gallery-item enviratope-item envira-gallery-item-4 envira-lazy-load\" style=\"padding-left: 1px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-right: 1px;\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-item-inner\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-right\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-right\"><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/EJ-2.jpg\" class=\"envira-gallery-9269 envira-gallery-link\" rel=\"enviragallery9269\" title=\"The intended purpose of this little platform, which was once alongside the Down line to Exmouth, is not known.\" data-envira-caption=\"The intended purpose of this little platform, which was once alongside the Down line to Exmouth, is not known.\" data-envira-retina=\"\" data-thumbnail=\"\"  itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><img id=\"envira-gallery-image-9262\" class=\"envira-gallery-image envira-gallery-image-4 envira-normal envira-lazy\" data-envira-index=\"4\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/EJ-2-1024x683-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/EJ-2-1024x683-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-gallery-id=\"9269\" data-envira-item-id=\"9262\" data-envira-caption=\"The intended purpose of this little platform, which was once alongside the Down line to Exmouth, is not known.\" alt=\"Exmouth Branch\" title=\"The intended purpose of this little platform, which was once alongside the Down line to Exmouth, is not known.\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" data-envira-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/EJ-2-1024x683-640x480.jpg 400w,https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/EJ-2-1024x683-640x480.jpg 2x\" data-envira-width=\"300\" data-envira-height=\"200\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-safe-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div id=\"envira-gallery-item-9246\" class=\"envira-gallery-item enviratope-item envira-gallery-item-5 envira-lazy-load\" style=\"padding-left: 1px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-right: 1px;\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-item-inner\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-right\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-right\"><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC08721.jpg\" class=\"envira-gallery-9269 envira-gallery-link\" rel=\"enviragallery9269\" title=\"The scout had waited for some time to snap a train on the branch. One passed just as he had given up his secluded position.\" data-envira-caption=\"The scout had waited for some time to snap a train on the branch. One passed just as he had given up his secluded position.\" data-envira-retina=\"\" data-thumbnail=\"\"  itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><img id=\"envira-gallery-image-9246\" class=\"envira-gallery-image envira-gallery-image-5 envira-normal envira-lazy\" data-envira-index=\"5\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC08721-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC08721-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-gallery-id=\"9269\" data-envira-item-id=\"9246\" data-envira-caption=\"The scout had waited for some time to snap a train on the branch. One passed just as he had given up his secluded position.\" alt=\"Exmouth Branch\" title=\"The scout had waited for some time to snap a train on the branch. One passed just as he had given up his secluded position.\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" data-envira-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC08721-640x480.jpg 400w,https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC08721-640x480.jpg 2x\" data-envira-width=\"300\" data-envira-height=\"200\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-safe-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div id=\"envira-gallery-item-9247\" class=\"envira-gallery-item enviratope-item envira-gallery-item-6 envira-lazy-load\" style=\"padding-left: 1px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-right: 1px;\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-item-inner\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-right\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-right\"><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC08722.jpg\" class=\"envira-gallery-9269 envira-gallery-link\" rel=\"enviragallery9269\" title=\"The whole area will soon be dominated by the new housing blocks.\" data-envira-caption=\"The whole area will soon be dominated by the new housing blocks.\" data-envira-retina=\"\" data-thumbnail=\"\"  itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><img id=\"envira-gallery-image-9247\" class=\"envira-gallery-image envira-gallery-image-6 envira-normal envira-lazy\" data-envira-index=\"6\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC08722-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC08722-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-gallery-id=\"9269\" data-envira-item-id=\"9247\" data-envira-caption=\"The whole area will soon be dominated by the new housing blocks.\" alt=\"Exmouth Branch\" title=\"The whole area will soon be dominated by the new housing blocks.\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" data-envira-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC08722-640x480.jpg 400w,https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC08722-640x480.jpg 2x\" data-envira-width=\"300\" data-envira-height=\"200\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-safe-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div id=\"envira-gallery-item-9248\" class=\"envira-gallery-item enviratope-item envira-gallery-item-7 envira-lazy-load\" style=\"padding-left: 1px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-right: 1px;\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-item-inner\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-right\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-right\"><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC08723.jpg\" class=\"envira-gallery-9269 envira-gallery-link\" rel=\"enviragallery9269\" title=\"The yard which was home to &quot;Perseus,&quot; the shunting loco now at Christow.\" data-envira-caption=\"The yard which was home to &quot;Perseus,&quot; the shunting loco now at Christow.\" data-envira-retina=\"\" data-thumbnail=\"\"  itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><img id=\"envira-gallery-image-9248\" class=\"envira-gallery-image envira-gallery-image-7 envira-normal envira-lazy\" data-envira-index=\"7\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC08723-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC08723-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-gallery-id=\"9269\" data-envira-item-id=\"9248\" data-envira-caption=\"The yard which was home to &quot;Perseus,&quot; the shunting loco now at Christow.\" alt=\"Exmouth Branch\" title=\"The yard which was home to &quot;Perseus,&quot; the shunting loco now at Christow.\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" data-envira-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC08723-640x480.jpg 400w,https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC08723-640x480.jpg 2x\" data-envira-width=\"300\" data-envira-height=\"200\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-safe-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div id=\"envira-gallery-item-9249\" class=\"envira-gallery-item enviratope-item envira-gallery-item-8 envira-lazy-load\" style=\"padding-left: 1px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-right: 1px;\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-item-inner\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-right\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-right\"><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC08724.jpg\" class=\"envira-gallery-9269 envira-gallery-link\" rel=\"enviragallery9269\" title=\"The single line junction with the Down Main can just be seen.\" data-envira-caption=\"The single line junction with the Down Main can just be seen.\" data-envira-retina=\"\" data-thumbnail=\"\"  itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><img id=\"envira-gallery-image-9249\" class=\"envira-gallery-image envira-gallery-image-8 envira-normal envira-lazy\" data-envira-index=\"8\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC08724-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC08724-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-gallery-id=\"9269\" data-envira-item-id=\"9249\" data-envira-caption=\"The single line junction with the Down Main can just be seen.\" alt=\"Exmouth Branch\" title=\"The single line junction with the Down Main can just be seen.\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" data-envira-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC08724-640x480.jpg 400w,https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC08724-640x480.jpg 2x\" data-envira-width=\"300\" data-envira-height=\"200\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-safe-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div id=\"envira-gallery-item-9264\" class=\"envira-gallery-item enviratope-item envira-gallery-item-9 envira-lazy-load\" style=\"padding-left: 1px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-right: 1px;\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-item-inner\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-right\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-right\"><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/EJ.jpg\" class=\"envira-gallery-9269 envira-gallery-link\" rel=\"enviragallery9269\" title=\"A single rail on this side of the palisade is all that is left of the yard.\" data-envira-caption=\"A single rail on this side of the palisade is all that is left of the yard.\" data-envira-retina=\"\" data-thumbnail=\"\"  itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><img id=\"envira-gallery-image-9264\" class=\"envira-gallery-image envira-gallery-image-9 envira-normal envira-lazy\" data-envira-index=\"9\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/EJ-1024x683-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/EJ-1024x683-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-gallery-id=\"9269\" data-envira-item-id=\"9264\" data-envira-caption=\"A single rail on this side of the palisade is all that is left of the yard.\" alt=\"Exmouth Branch\" title=\"A single rail on this side of the palisade is all that is left of the yard.\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" data-envira-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/EJ-1024x683-640x480.jpg 400w,https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/EJ-1024x683-640x480.jpg 2x\" data-envira-width=\"300\" data-envira-height=\"200\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-safe-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><noscript><img src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/EJ-3.jpg\" alt=\"Exmouth Branch\" \/><img src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC08714.jpg\" alt=\"Exmouth Branch\" \/><img src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC08719.jpg\" alt=\"Exmouth Branch\" \/><img src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/EJ-2.jpg\" alt=\"Exmouth Branch\" \/><img src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC08721.jpg\" alt=\"Exmouth Branch\" \/><img src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC08722.jpg\" alt=\"Exmouth Branch\" \/><img src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC08723.jpg\" alt=\"Exmouth Branch\" \/><img src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC08724.jpg\" alt=\"Exmouth Branch\" \/><img src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/EJ.jpg\" alt=\"Exmouth Branch\" \/><\/noscript><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04860.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4406\" width=\"565\" height=\"376\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04860.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04860-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04860-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 565px) 100vw, 565px\" \/><figcaption>The Western Counties Brick Company and Domestic Chemical Co. Ltd. siding made a trailing connection with the Up line. It was worked by Exmouth Junction Box and the siding was served by trips from the yard. The connection was taken out when the line was singled in 1973.<br>This is looking from the Downside towards the junction. There are now houses on both sides of the line here. Apart from the brickworks&#8217; landscaped clay pit, all trace of industry has gone.<br>The scout can remember being on the lineside here in the mid-&#8217;70s with an S. &amp; T. inspector, looking at telegraph poles which had just been felled with a view to recovering them for the project at Longdown.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-gray-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size:18px\">Polsloe Bridge Halt<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-small-font-size\">A year after the &#8220;rail motor car&#8221; service was introduced on the main line, another began on the Exmouth Branch as far as Topsham, serving Lion&#8217;s Holt and Mount Pleasant, and new halts at Polsloe Bridge and Clyst St. Mary &amp; Digby.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04956.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4560\" width=\"564\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04956.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04956-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04956-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 564px) 100vw, 564px\" \/><figcaption>The entrance to the former Down platform on Pinhoe Road was at the end of the wing wall. A ticket office was situated on this side. A &#8220;window&#8221; was later incorporated into the Downside shelter and the office closed. It was brought back into use on busy days.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04866-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04866-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4408\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04866-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04866-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04866-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04866-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04866-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>The 1123 Exmouth to Paignton has just arrived at the remaining platform.The late Bill Harvey featured what he called Polsloe Junction Bridge in his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.billharveyassociates.com\/bom\/26-polsloe-junction-bridge\">&#8220;Bridge of the Month&#8221; column<\/a>. +<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04868-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04868-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4409\" width=\"670\" height=\"446\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04868-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04868-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04868-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04868-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04868-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 670px) 100vw, 670px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>The scout was sure that he had read on the information screen that the train was only minutes away when he took up a position on a traffic island. The wait seemed like ages and a van would appear at the critical moment. +<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04871-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04871-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4411\" width=\"567\" height=\"377\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04871-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04871-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04871-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04871-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04871-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 567px) 100vw, 567px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Looking Down along the old Up line. Other platforms on the branch have been lengthened; this one has been shortened. +<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-envira-envira-gallery\"><div id=\"envira-gallery-wrap-4498\" class=\"envira-gallery-wrap envira-gallery-theme-base envira-lightbox-theme-base\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageGallery\"><div style=\"opacity: 0.0\"  data-row-height=\"150\" data-gallery-theme=\"normal\" id=\"envira-gallery-4498\" class=\"envira-gallery-public envira-gallery-justified-public envira-gallery-0-columns envira-clear enviratope envira-gallery-css-animations\" data-envira-columns=\"0\"><div id=\"envira-gallery-item-4410\" class=\"envira-gallery-item enviratope-item envira-gallery-item-1 envira-lazy-load\" style=\"padding-left: 1px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-right: 1px;\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-item-inner\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-right\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-right\"><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04870-scaled.jpg\" class=\"envira-gallery-4498 envira-gallery-link\" rel=\"enviragallery4498\" title=\"Exmouth Junction Box, standing on the main line, can be seen ahead.\" data-envira-caption=\"Exmouth Junction Box, standing on the main line, can be seen ahead.\" data-envira-retina=\"\" data-thumbnail=\"\"  itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><img id=\"envira-gallery-image-4410\" class=\"envira-gallery-image envira-gallery-image-1 envira-normal envira-lazy\" data-envira-index=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04870-1024x683-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04870-1024x683-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-gallery-id=\"4498\" data-envira-item-id=\"4410\" data-envira-caption=\"Exmouth Junction Box, standing on the main line, can be seen ahead.\" alt=\"Polsloe Bridge Halt\" title=\"Exmouth Junction Box, standing on the main line, can be seen ahead.\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" data-envira-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04870-1024x683-640x480.jpg 400w,https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04870-1024x683-640x480.jpg 2x\" data-envira-width=\"300\" data-envira-height=\"200\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-safe-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div id=\"envira-gallery-item-4414\" class=\"envira-gallery-item enviratope-item envira-gallery-item-2 envira-lazy-load\" style=\"padding-left: 1px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-right: 1px;\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-item-inner\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-right\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-right\"><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04875.jpg\" class=\"envira-gallery-4498 envira-gallery-link\" rel=\"enviragallery4498\" title=\"The former Down platform, disused since the line was singled in 1973. The concrete sections are within sight of where they were cast.\" data-envira-caption=\"The former Down platform, disused since the line was singled in 1973. The concrete sections are within sight of where they were cast.\" data-envira-retina=\"\" data-thumbnail=\"\"  itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><img id=\"envira-gallery-image-4414\" class=\"envira-gallery-image envira-gallery-image-2 envira-normal envira-lazy\" data-envira-index=\"2\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04875-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04875-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-gallery-id=\"4498\" data-envira-item-id=\"4414\" data-envira-caption=\"The former Down platform, disused since the line was singled in 1973. The concrete sections are within sight of where they were cast.\" alt=\"Polsloe Bridge Halt\" title=\"The former Down platform, disused since the line was singled in 1973. The concrete sections are within sight of where they were cast.\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" data-envira-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04875-640x480.jpg 400w,https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04875-640x480.jpg 2x\" data-envira-width=\"300\" data-envira-height=\"200\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-safe-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div id=\"envira-gallery-item-4413\" class=\"envira-gallery-item enviratope-item envira-gallery-item-3 envira-lazy-load\" style=\"padding-left: 1px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-right: 1px;\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-item-inner\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-right\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-right\"><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04874-scaled.jpg\" class=\"envira-gallery-4498 envira-gallery-link\" rel=\"enviragallery4498\" title=\"The 1042 Paignton to Exmouth accelerates away from the junction. The twenty or so passengers on the platform would have to wait 25 minutes for the next one.\" data-envira-caption=\"The 1042 Paignton to Exmouth accelerates away from the junction. The twenty or so passengers on the platform would have to wait 25 minutes for the next one.\" data-envira-retina=\"\" data-thumbnail=\"\"  itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><img id=\"envira-gallery-image-4413\" class=\"envira-gallery-image envira-gallery-image-3 envira-normal envira-lazy\" data-envira-index=\"3\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04874-1024x683-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04874-1024x683-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-gallery-id=\"4498\" data-envira-item-id=\"4413\" data-envira-caption=\"The 1042 Paignton to Exmouth accelerates away from the junction. The twenty or so passengers on the platform would have to wait 25 minutes for the next one.\" alt=\"Polsloe Bridge Halt\" title=\"The 1042 Paignton to Exmouth accelerates away from the junction. The twenty or so passengers on the platform would have to wait 25 minutes for the next one.\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" data-envira-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04874-1024x683-640x480.jpg 400w,https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04874-1024x683-640x480.jpg 2x\" data-envira-width=\"300\" data-envira-height=\"200\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-safe-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div id=\"envira-gallery-item-4412\" class=\"envira-gallery-item enviratope-item envira-gallery-item-4 envira-lazy-load\" style=\"padding-left: 1px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-right: 1px;\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-item-inner\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-right\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-right\"><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04873.jpg\" class=\"envira-gallery-4498 envira-gallery-link\" rel=\"enviragallery4498\" title=\"The former Whipton Decontamination Centre on Hamlin Lane (Covered in No. 54).\" data-envira-caption=\"The former Whipton Decontamination Centre on Hamlin Lane (Covered in No. 54).\" data-envira-retina=\"\" data-thumbnail=\"\"  itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><img id=\"envira-gallery-image-4412\" class=\"envira-gallery-image envira-gallery-image-4 envira-normal envira-lazy\" data-envira-index=\"4\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04873-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04873-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-gallery-id=\"4498\" data-envira-item-id=\"4412\" data-envira-caption=\"The former Whipton Decontamination Centre on Hamlin Lane (Covered in No. 54).\" alt=\"Polsloe Bridge Halt\" title=\"The former Whipton Decontamination Centre on Hamlin Lane (Covered in No. 54).\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" data-envira-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04873-640x480.jpg 400w,https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04873-640x480.jpg 2x\" data-envira-width=\"300\" data-envira-height=\"200\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-safe-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div id=\"envira-gallery-item-4415\" class=\"envira-gallery-item enviratope-item envira-gallery-item-5 envira-lazy-load\" style=\"padding-left: 1px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-right: 1px;\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-item-inner\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-right\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-right\"><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04878.jpg\" class=\"envira-gallery-4498 envira-gallery-link\" rel=\"enviragallery4498\" title=\"There appears to have been stabilization work beneath the platform.\" data-envira-caption=\"There appears to have been stabilization work beneath the platform.\" data-envira-retina=\"\" data-thumbnail=\"\"  itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><img id=\"envira-gallery-image-4415\" class=\"envira-gallery-image envira-gallery-image-5 envira-normal envira-lazy\" data-envira-index=\"5\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04878-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04878-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-gallery-id=\"4498\" data-envira-item-id=\"4415\" data-envira-caption=\"There appears to have been stabilization work beneath the platform.\" alt=\"Polsloe Bridge Halt\" title=\"There appears to have been stabilization work beneath the platform.\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" data-envira-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04878-640x480.jpg 400w,https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04878-640x480.jpg 2x\" data-envira-width=\"300\" data-envira-height=\"200\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-safe-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><noscript><img src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04870-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Polsloe Bridge Halt\" \/><img src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04875.jpg\" alt=\"Polsloe Bridge Halt\" \/><img src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04874-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Polsloe Bridge Halt\" \/><img src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04873.jpg\" alt=\"Polsloe Bridge Halt\" \/><img src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04878.jpg\" alt=\"Polsloe Bridge Halt\" \/><\/noscript><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Polsloe-Bridge-1933.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Polsloe-Bridge-1933.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4540\" width=\"670\" height=\"566\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Polsloe-Bridge-1933.jpg 580w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Polsloe-Bridge-1933-300x253.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 670px) 100vw, 670px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>In this 1933 aerial view, the ends of the platforms of the halt can be seen at lower left. Going off picture at middle right is Pinhoe Road, the A38 trunk road.<br>New housing on Widgery Road spreads east from the city, just as development continues to do, but on a vastly greater scale.<br>The Southern main line, above, lies in open country. Today, a passenger gazing out of a train window would continue to see Exeter&#8217;s sprawl for another four miles.<br>The grounds at lower left, above the railway, were attached to Honeylands House, which, in 1923, had been donated to Exeter City Council by a member of the Wills tobacco family for use as a sanatorium. The scribe remembers that there was some controversy when the grounds were sold for a housing development.<br>Fortunately, the area beneath the railway remains green. Once called Polsloe Bridge Playing Fields or &#8220;JLC,&#8221; it is now known as Hamlin Lane Playing Field.  A miniature road system laid out as a children&#8217;s cycle training area, which fascinated the scout when he used to see it from the train, is still there.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Only four motor vehicles can be seen in the 1933 aerial view and only two of those are on Pinhoe Road, an arterial route.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">A certain high-mindedness is evident in the Widgery Road development, entirely missing from the later wretched spill of Exeter. The housing is low density; there are large gardens and open spaces. The roads are narrow, with grass verges, intended to become tree lines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">The scout went to see it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-envira-envira-gallery\"><div id=\"envira-gallery-wrap-4590\" class=\"envira-gallery-wrap envira-gallery-theme-base envira-lightbox-theme-base\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageGallery\"><div style=\"opacity: 0.0\"  data-row-height=\"150\" data-gallery-theme=\"normal\" id=\"envira-gallery-4590\" class=\"envira-gallery-public envira-gallery-justified-public envira-gallery-0-columns envira-clear enviratope envira-gallery-css-animations\" data-envira-columns=\"0\"><div id=\"envira-gallery-item-4562\" class=\"envira-gallery-item enviratope-item envira-gallery-item-1 envira-lazy-load\" style=\"padding-left: 1px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-right: 1px;\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-item-inner\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-right\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-right\"><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04958.jpg\" class=\"envira-gallery-4590 envira-gallery-link\" rel=\"enviragallery4590\" title=\"The grass verges have been given over to car parking and the prominent roundabout has been reduced to this, to provide for radial parking.\" data-envira-caption=\"The grass verges have been given over to car parking and the prominent roundabout has been reduced to this, to provide for radial parking.\" data-envira-retina=\"\" data-thumbnail=\"\"  itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><img id=\"envira-gallery-image-4562\" class=\"envira-gallery-image envira-gallery-image-1 envira-normal envira-lazy\" data-envira-index=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04958-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04958-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-gallery-id=\"4590\" data-envira-item-id=\"4562\" data-envira-caption=\"The grass verges have been given over to car parking and the prominent roundabout has been reduced to this, to provide for radial parking.\" alt=\"Exmouth Branch\" title=\"The grass verges have been given over to car parking and the prominent roundabout has been reduced to this, to provide for radial parking.\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" data-envira-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04958-640x480.jpg 400w,https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04958-640x480.jpg 2x\" data-envira-width=\"300\" data-envira-height=\"200\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-safe-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div id=\"envira-gallery-item-4561\" class=\"envira-gallery-item enviratope-item envira-gallery-item-2 envira-lazy-load\" style=\"padding-left: 1px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-right: 1px;\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-item-inner\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-right\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-right\"><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04957.jpg\" class=\"envira-gallery-4590 envira-gallery-link\" rel=\"enviragallery4590\" title=\"The housing styles may be found today in Poundbury or Nansledan, but not in Cranbrook.\" data-envira-caption=\"The housing styles may be found today in Poundbury or Nansledan, but not in Cranbrook.\" data-envira-retina=\"\" data-thumbnail=\"\"  itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><img id=\"envira-gallery-image-4561\" class=\"envira-gallery-image envira-gallery-image-2 envira-normal envira-lazy\" data-envira-index=\"2\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04957-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04957-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-gallery-id=\"4590\" data-envira-item-id=\"4561\" data-envira-caption=\"The housing styles may be found today in Poundbury or Nansledan, but not in Cranbrook.\" alt=\"Exmouth Branch.\" title=\"The housing styles may be found today in Poundbury or Nansledan, but not in Cranbrook.\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" data-envira-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04957-640x480.jpg 400w,https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04957-640x480.jpg 2x\" data-envira-width=\"300\" data-envira-height=\"200\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-safe-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><noscript><img src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04958.jpg\" alt=\"Exmouth Branch\" \/><img src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04957.jpg\" alt=\"Exmouth Branch.\" \/><\/noscript><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC08731.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9265\" width=\"568\" height=\"378\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC08731.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC08731-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC08731-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 568px) 100vw, 568px\" \/><figcaption>Long after the Exmouth Branch was opened in 1861, there were only a few houses beside the line  between the junction and Red Cow, near Topsham. Now, it is bordered by housing and industrial sprawl nearly all the way.<br>This is Whipton Lane bridge, now on Vaughan Road.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">The officer who inspected the 1908 doubling of the line stated in his report that all six underbridges had been extended. Yet none of them show any of the usual signs of having been altered. The line was widened on the Downside. If Whipton Lane Bridge had been extended, it most likely would have been done by abutting a brick-built bridge next to the existing.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04880-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04880-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4417\" width=\"572\" height=\"381\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04880-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04880-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04880-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04880-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04880-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 572px) 100vw, 572px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>The view back towards the junction from the footbridge off Birchy Barton Hill, with Polsloe Bridge Halt just visible. The scout remembers being at an open window and hearing the exhaust note of the steam engine change as it ran onto the short 1:100 climb from Polsloe Bridge. +<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04879-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4416\" width=\"577\" height=\"384\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04879-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04879-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04879-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04879-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04879-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 577px) 100vw, 577px\" \/><figcaption>From the footbridge looking towards Hill Barton Road, which became part of the Exeter Bypass. Hill Barton and Apple Lane overbridges were built to span a double line.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04885.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04885.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4418\" width=\"580\" height=\"386\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04885.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04885-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04885-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Seen from Hill Barton Road is a possible site of the halt that has been mooted to serve the Meteorological Office and the ever growing residential area. It could be Hill Barton or Monkerton but in 2022 the county council stated that the idea of a new station would not be pursued. +<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04890.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04890.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4421\" width=\"571\" height=\"380\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04890.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04890-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04890-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 571px) 100vw, 571px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>From Gallows Bridge carrying the old Exeter Bypass, the Exmouth Branch is seen crossing Honiton Road, the old A30. +<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-envira-envira-gallery\"><div id=\"envira-gallery-wrap-4499\" class=\"envira-gallery-wrap envira-gallery-theme-base envira-lightbox-theme-base\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageGallery\"><div style=\"opacity: 0.0\"  data-row-height=\"150\" data-gallery-theme=\"normal\" id=\"envira-gallery-4499\" class=\"envira-gallery-public envira-gallery-justified-public envira-gallery-0-columns envira-clear enviratope envira-gallery-css-animations\" data-envira-columns=\"0\"><div id=\"envira-gallery-item-4420\" class=\"envira-gallery-item enviratope-item envira-gallery-item-1 envira-lazy-load\" style=\"padding-left: 1px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-right: 1px;\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-item-inner\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-right\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-right\"><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04888-scaled.jpg\" class=\"envira-gallery-4499 envira-gallery-link\" rel=\"enviragallery4499\" title=\"The plaque attached to the eastern parapet of Gallows Bridge.\" data-envira-caption=\"The plaque attached to the eastern parapet of Gallows Bridge.\" data-envira-retina=\"\" data-thumbnail=\"\"  itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><img id=\"envira-gallery-image-4420\" class=\"envira-gallery-image envira-gallery-image-1 envira-normal envira-lazy\" data-envira-index=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04888-1024x805-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04888-1024x805-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-gallery-id=\"4499\" data-envira-item-id=\"4420\" data-envira-caption=\"The plaque attached to the eastern parapet of Gallows Bridge.\" alt=\"Gallows Bridge\" title=\"The plaque attached to the eastern parapet of Gallows Bridge.\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" data-envira-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04888-1024x805-640x480.jpg 400w,https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04888-1024x805-640x480.jpg 2x\" data-envira-width=\"300\" data-envira-height=\"236\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-safe-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div id=\"envira-gallery-item-4419\" class=\"envira-gallery-item enviratope-item envira-gallery-item-2 envira-lazy-load\" style=\"padding-left: 1px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-right: 1px;\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-item-inner\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-right\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-right\"><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04887-scaled.jpg\" class=\"envira-gallery-4499 envira-gallery-link\" rel=\"enviragallery4499\" title=\"The plaque to the west. The gallows stood in the fork of the Honiton and Sidmouth roads.\" data-envira-caption=\"The plaque to the west. The gallows stood in the fork of the Honiton and Sidmouth roads.\" data-envira-retina=\"\" data-thumbnail=\"\"  itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><img id=\"envira-gallery-image-4419\" class=\"envira-gallery-image envira-gallery-image-2 envira-normal envira-lazy\" data-envira-index=\"2\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04887-1024x683-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04887-1024x683-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-gallery-id=\"4499\" data-envira-item-id=\"4419\" data-envira-caption=\"The plaque to the west. The gallows stood in the fork of the Honiton and Sidmouth roads.\" alt=\"Gallows Bridge\" title=\"The plaque to the west. The gallows stood in the fork of the Honiton and Sidmouth roads.\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" data-envira-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04887-1024x683-640x480.jpg 400w,https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04887-1024x683-640x480.jpg 2x\" data-envira-width=\"300\" data-envira-height=\"200\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-safe-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div id=\"envira-gallery-item-4546\" class=\"envira-gallery-item enviratope-item envira-gallery-item-3 envira-lazy-load\" style=\"padding-left: 1px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-right: 1px;\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-item-inner\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-right\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-right\"><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04887-1.jpg\" class=\"envira-gallery-4499 envira-gallery-link\" rel=\"enviragallery4499\" title=\"The &quot;by-pass&quot; was constructed in three stages from Pinhoe to Chudleigh Road, Peamore.\" data-envira-caption=\"The &quot;by-pass&quot; was constructed in three stages from Pinhoe to Chudleigh Road, Peamore.\" data-envira-retina=\"\" data-thumbnail=\"\"  itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><img id=\"envira-gallery-image-4546\" class=\"envira-gallery-image envira-gallery-image-3 envira-normal envira-lazy\" data-envira-index=\"3\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04887-1-1024x777-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04887-1-1024x777-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-gallery-id=\"4499\" data-envira-item-id=\"4546\" data-envira-caption=\"The &quot;by-pass&quot; was constructed in three stages from Pinhoe to Chudleigh Road, Peamore.\" alt=\"Gallows Bridge\" title=\"The &quot;by-pass&quot; was constructed in three stages from Pinhoe to Chudleigh Road, Peamore.\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" data-envira-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04887-1-1024x777-640x480.jpg 400w,https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04887-1-1024x777-640x480.jpg 2x\" data-envira-width=\"300\" data-envira-height=\"228\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-safe-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div id=\"envira-gallery-item-4484\" class=\"envira-gallery-item enviratope-item envira-gallery-item-4 envira-lazy-load\" style=\"padding-left: 1px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-right: 1px;\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-item-inner\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-right\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-right\"><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/100_3625-scaled.jpg\" class=\"envira-gallery-4499 envira-gallery-link\" rel=\"enviragallery4499\" title=\"Roads did not often cross other roads when this bridge, or &quot;flyover,&quot; was built. This is Honiton Road, the former A30.\" data-envira-caption=\"Roads did not often cross other roads when this bridge, or &quot;flyover,&quot; was built. This is Honiton Road, the former A30.\" data-envira-retina=\"\" data-thumbnail=\"\"  itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><img id=\"envira-gallery-image-4484\" class=\"envira-gallery-image envira-gallery-image-4 envira-normal envira-lazy\" data-envira-index=\"4\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/100_3625-1024x768-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/100_3625-1024x768-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-gallery-id=\"4499\" data-envira-item-id=\"4484\" data-envira-caption=\"Roads did not often cross other roads when this bridge, or &quot;flyover,&quot; was built. This is Honiton Road, the former A30.\" alt=\"Gallows Bridge\" title=\"Roads did not often cross other roads when this bridge, or &quot;flyover,&quot; was built. This is Honiton Road, the former A30.\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" data-envira-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/100_3625-1024x768-640x480.jpg 400w,https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/100_3625-1024x768-640x480.jpg 2x\" data-envira-width=\"300\" data-envira-height=\"225\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-safe-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div id=\"envira-gallery-item-4485\" class=\"envira-gallery-item enviratope-item envira-gallery-item-5 envira-lazy-load\" style=\"padding-left: 1px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-right: 1px;\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-item-inner\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-right\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-right\"><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/100_3630-scaled.jpg\" class=\"envira-gallery-4499 envira-gallery-link\" rel=\"enviragallery4499\" title=\"The Devon coat of arms is flanked by fasces, bundles of sticks. The motto, &quot;by divine aid,&quot; was also that of Sir Francis Drake.\" data-envira-caption=\"The Devon coat of arms is flanked by fasces, bundles of sticks. The motto, &quot;by divine aid,&quot; was also that of Sir Francis Drake.\" data-envira-retina=\"\" data-thumbnail=\"\"  itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><img id=\"envira-gallery-image-4485\" class=\"envira-gallery-image envira-gallery-image-5 envira-normal envira-lazy\" data-envira-index=\"5\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/100_3630-1024x768-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/100_3630-1024x768-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-gallery-id=\"4499\" data-envira-item-id=\"4485\" data-envira-caption=\"The Devon coat of arms is flanked by fasces, bundles of sticks. The motto, &quot;by divine aid,&quot; was also that of Sir Francis Drake.\" alt=\"Gallows Bridge\" title=\"The Devon coat of arms is flanked by fasces, bundles of sticks. The motto, &quot;by divine aid,&quot; was also that of Sir Francis Drake.\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" data-envira-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/100_3630-1024x768-640x480.jpg 400w,https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/100_3630-1024x768-640x480.jpg 2x\" data-envira-width=\"300\" data-envira-height=\"225\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-safe-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><noscript><img src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04888-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Gallows Bridge\" \/><img src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04887-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Gallows Bridge\" \/><img src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04887-1.jpg\" alt=\"Gallows Bridge\" \/><img src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/100_3625-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Gallows Bridge\" \/><img src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/100_3630-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Gallows Bridge\" \/><\/noscript><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">The fasces was the ancient symbol used by the Italian fascist movement yet there was obviously no reason in the 1930s for it to be blacked, unlike the equally ancient fylfot. These and Drake&#8217;s motto are unlikely to be noticed by those who may like to deface them and to rewrite history.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04891.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04891.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4422\" width=\"541\" height=\"360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04891.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04891-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04891-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 541px) 100vw, 541px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>In the triangle formed by Honiton Road, Hill Barton Road and Sidmouth Road lies Ringswell Park, formerly Ringswell Caravan Park, where the scout was born in a 19 ft. living van. His Father had gone to summon the midwife. +<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">The bridges between the junction and Topsham were either built originally for a double line or they were all rebuilt for the 1908 doubling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-envira-envira-gallery\"><div id=\"envira-gallery-wrap-4587\" class=\"envira-gallery-wrap envira-gallery-theme-base envira-lightbox-theme-base\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageGallery\"><div style=\"opacity: 0.0\"  data-row-height=\"150\" data-gallery-theme=\"normal\" id=\"envira-gallery-4587\" class=\"envira-gallery-public envira-gallery-justified-public envira-gallery-0-columns envira-clear enviratope envira-gallery-css-animations\" data-envira-columns=\"0\"><div id=\"envira-gallery-item-4565\" class=\"envira-gallery-item enviratope-item envira-gallery-item-1 envira-lazy-load\" style=\"padding-left: 1px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-right: 1px;\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-item-inner\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-right\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-right\"><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04963.jpg\" class=\"envira-gallery-4587 envira-gallery-link\" rel=\"enviragallery4587\" title=\"The sloping brickwork above the string course of the abutment was at first taken as the springing of a dismantled arch.\" data-envira-caption=\"The sloping brickwork above the string course of the abutment was at first taken as the springing of a dismantled arch.\" data-envira-retina=\"\" data-thumbnail=\"\"  itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><img id=\"envira-gallery-image-4565\" class=\"envira-gallery-image envira-gallery-image-1 envira-normal envira-lazy\" data-envira-index=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04963-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04963-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-gallery-id=\"4587\" data-envira-item-id=\"4565\" data-envira-caption=\"The sloping brickwork above the string course of the abutment was at first taken as the springing of a dismantled arch.\" alt=\"Exmouth Branch.\" title=\"The sloping brickwork above the string course of the abutment was at first taken as the springing of a dismantled arch.\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" data-envira-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04963-640x480.jpg 400w,https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04963-640x480.jpg 2x\" data-envira-width=\"300\" data-envira-height=\"200\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-safe-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div id=\"envira-gallery-item-4566\" class=\"envira-gallery-item enviratope-item envira-gallery-item-2 envira-lazy-load\" style=\"padding-left: 1px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-right: 1px;\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-item-inner\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-right\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-right\"><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04964.jpg\" class=\"envira-gallery-4587 envira-gallery-link\" rel=\"enviragallery4587\" title=\"But it is more likely that this is merely a dressing on top of facing work.\" data-envira-caption=\"But it is more likely that this is merely a dressing on top of facing work.\" data-envira-retina=\"\" data-thumbnail=\"\"  itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><img id=\"envira-gallery-image-4566\" class=\"envira-gallery-image envira-gallery-image-2 envira-normal envira-lazy\" data-envira-index=\"2\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04964-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04964-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-gallery-id=\"4587\" data-envira-item-id=\"4566\" data-envira-caption=\"But it is more likely that this is merely a dressing on top of facing work.\" alt=\"Exmouth Branch.\" title=\"But it is more likely that this is merely a dressing on top of facing work.\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" data-envira-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04964-640x480.jpg 400w,https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04964-640x480.jpg 2x\" data-envira-width=\"300\" data-envira-height=\"200\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-safe-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div id=\"envira-gallery-item-4567\" class=\"envira-gallery-item enviratope-item envira-gallery-item-3 envira-lazy-load\" style=\"padding-left: 1px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-right: 1px;\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-item-inner\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-right\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-right\"><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04965.jpg\" class=\"envira-gallery-4587 envira-gallery-link\" rel=\"enviragallery4587\" title=\"The bottom flanges must often have been struck by lorries.\" data-envira-caption=\"The bottom flanges must often have been struck by lorries.\" data-envira-retina=\"\" data-thumbnail=\"\"  itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><img id=\"envira-gallery-image-4567\" class=\"envira-gallery-image envira-gallery-image-3 envira-normal envira-lazy\" data-envira-index=\"3\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04965-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04965-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-gallery-id=\"4587\" data-envira-item-id=\"4567\" data-envira-caption=\"The bottom flanges must often have been struck by lorries.\" alt=\"Exmouth Branch.\" title=\"The bottom flanges must often have been struck by lorries.\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" data-envira-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04965-640x480.jpg 400w,https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04965-640x480.jpg 2x\" data-envira-width=\"300\" data-envira-height=\"200\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-safe-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div id=\"envira-gallery-item-4568\" class=\"envira-gallery-item enviratope-item envira-gallery-item-4 envira-lazy-load\" style=\"padding-left: 1px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-right: 1px;\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-item-inner\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-right\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-right\"><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04966.jpg\" class=\"envira-gallery-4587 envira-gallery-link\" rel=\"enviragallery4587\" title=\"The single line is carried by these girders.\" data-envira-caption=\"The single line is carried by these girders.\" data-envira-retina=\"\" data-thumbnail=\"\"  itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><img id=\"envira-gallery-image-4568\" class=\"envira-gallery-image envira-gallery-image-4 envira-normal envira-lazy\" data-envira-index=\"4\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04966-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04966-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-gallery-id=\"4587\" data-envira-item-id=\"4568\" data-envira-caption=\"The single line is carried by these girders.\" alt=\"Exmouth Branch.\" title=\"The single line is carried by these girders.\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" data-envira-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04966-640x480.jpg 400w,https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04966-640x480.jpg 2x\" data-envira-width=\"300\" data-envira-height=\"200\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-safe-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div id=\"envira-gallery-item-4569\" class=\"envira-gallery-item enviratope-item envira-gallery-item-5 envira-lazy-load\" style=\"padding-left: 1px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-right: 1px;\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-item-inner\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-right\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-right\"><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04967.jpg\" class=\"envira-gallery-4587 envira-gallery-link\" rel=\"enviragallery4587\" title=\"Unusually, there are parallel wing walls on some of the rebuilt bridges.  Pilasters have been added outside the parapets.\" data-envira-caption=\"Unusually, there are parallel wing walls on some of the rebuilt bridges.  Pilasters have been added outside the parapets.\" data-envira-retina=\"\" data-thumbnail=\"\"  itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><img id=\"envira-gallery-image-4569\" class=\"envira-gallery-image envira-gallery-image-5 envira-normal envira-lazy\" data-envira-index=\"5\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04967-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04967-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-gallery-id=\"4587\" data-envira-item-id=\"4569\" data-envira-caption=\"Unusually, there are parallel wing walls on some of the rebuilt bridges.  Pilasters have been added outside the parapets.\" alt=\"Exmouth Branch.\" title=\"Unusually, there are parallel wing walls on some of the rebuilt bridges.  Pilasters have been added outside the parapets.\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" data-envira-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04967-640x480.jpg 400w,https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04967-640x480.jpg 2x\" data-envira-width=\"300\" data-envira-height=\"200\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-safe-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><noscript><img src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04963.jpg\" alt=\"Exmouth Branch.\" \/><img src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04964.jpg\" alt=\"Exmouth Branch.\" \/><img src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04965.jpg\" alt=\"Exmouth Branch.\" \/><img src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04966.jpg\" alt=\"Exmouth Branch.\" \/><img src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04967.jpg\" alt=\"Exmouth Branch.\" \/><\/noscript><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-envira-envira-gallery\"><div id=\"envira-gallery-wrap-9273\" class=\"envira-gallery-wrap envira-gallery-theme-base envira-lightbox-theme-base\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageGallery\"><div style=\"opacity: 0.0\"  data-row-height=\"150\" data-gallery-theme=\"normal\" id=\"envira-gallery-9273\" class=\"envira-gallery-public envira-gallery-justified-public envira-gallery-0-columns envira-clear enviratope envira-gallery-css-animations\" data-envira-columns=\"0\"><div id=\"envira-gallery-item-9254\" class=\"envira-gallery-item enviratope-item envira-gallery-item-1 envira-lazy-load\" style=\"padding-left: 1px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-right: 1px;\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-item-inner\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-right\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-right\"><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC08738.jpg\" class=\"envira-gallery-9273 envira-gallery-link\" rel=\"enviragallery9273\" title=\"The bridge has been struck so many times that cameras have been installed, powered by a photovoltaic panel.\" data-envira-caption=\"The bridge has been struck so many times that cameras have been installed, powered by a photovoltaic panel.\" data-envira-retina=\"\" data-thumbnail=\"\"  itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><img id=\"envira-gallery-image-9254\" class=\"envira-gallery-image envira-gallery-image-1 envira-normal envira-lazy\" data-envira-index=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC08738-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC08738-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-gallery-id=\"9273\" data-envira-item-id=\"9254\" data-envira-caption=\"The bridge has been struck so many times that cameras have been installed, powered by a photovoltaic panel.\" alt=\"Exmouth Branch\" title=\"The bridge has been struck so many times that cameras have been installed, powered by a photovoltaic panel.\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" data-envira-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC08738-640x480.jpg 400w,https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC08738-640x480.jpg 2x\" data-envira-width=\"200\" data-envira-height=\"300\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-safe-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div id=\"envira-gallery-item-9253\" class=\"envira-gallery-item enviratope-item envira-gallery-item-2 envira-lazy-load\" style=\"padding-left: 1px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-right: 1px;\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-item-inner\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-right\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-right\"><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC08737.jpg\" class=\"envira-gallery-9273 envira-gallery-link\" rel=\"enviragallery9273\" title=\"The upside abutment, looking towards Exmouth.\" data-envira-caption=\"The upside abutment, looking towards Exmouth.\" data-envira-retina=\"\" data-thumbnail=\"\"  itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><img id=\"envira-gallery-image-9253\" class=\"envira-gallery-image envira-gallery-image-2 envira-normal envira-lazy\" data-envira-index=\"2\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC08737-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC08737-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-gallery-id=\"9273\" data-envira-item-id=\"9253\" data-envira-caption=\"The upside abutment, looking towards Exmouth.\" alt=\"Exmouth Branch\" title=\"The upside abutment, looking towards Exmouth.\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" data-envira-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC08737-640x480.jpg 400w,https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC08737-640x480.jpg 2x\" data-envira-width=\"200\" data-envira-height=\"300\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-safe-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div id=\"envira-gallery-item-9251\" class=\"envira-gallery-item enviratope-item envira-gallery-item-3 envira-lazy-load\" style=\"padding-left: 1px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-right: 1px;\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-item-inner\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-right\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-right\"><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC08732.jpg\" class=\"envira-gallery-9273 envira-gallery-link\" rel=\"enviragallery9273\" title=\"On the disused Downside, looking towards the junction. Here, what the scout had thought was a springing has been carried around the corner.\" data-envira-caption=\"On the disused Downside, looking towards the junction. Here, what the scout had thought was a springing has been carried around the corner.\" data-envira-retina=\"\" data-thumbnail=\"\"  itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><img id=\"envira-gallery-image-9251\" class=\"envira-gallery-image envira-gallery-image-3 envira-normal envira-lazy\" data-envira-index=\"3\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC08732-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC08732-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-gallery-id=\"9273\" data-envira-item-id=\"9251\" data-envira-caption=\"On the disused Downside, looking towards the junction. Here, what the scout had thought was a springing has been carried around the corner.\" alt=\"Exmouth Branch\" title=\"On the disused Downside, looking towards the junction. Here, what the scout had thought was a springing has been carried around the corner.\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" data-envira-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC08732-640x480.jpg 400w,https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC08732-640x480.jpg 2x\" data-envira-width=\"200\" data-envira-height=\"300\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-safe-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div id=\"envira-gallery-item-9252\" class=\"envira-gallery-item enviratope-item envira-gallery-item-4 envira-lazy-load\" style=\"padding-left: 1px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-right: 1px;\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-item-inner\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-right\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-right\"><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC08735.jpg\" class=\"envira-gallery-9273 envira-gallery-link\" rel=\"enviragallery9273\" title=\"The Downside abutment, looking towards Exmouth. The scout looked at all four corners for evidence that the abutments had been faced.\" data-envira-caption=\"The Downside abutment, looking towards Exmouth. The scout looked at all four corners for evidence that the abutments had been faced.\" data-envira-retina=\"\" data-thumbnail=\"\"  itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><img id=\"envira-gallery-image-9252\" class=\"envira-gallery-image envira-gallery-image-4 envira-normal envira-lazy\" data-envira-index=\"4\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC08735-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC08735-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-gallery-id=\"9273\" data-envira-item-id=\"9252\" data-envira-caption=\"The Downside abutment, looking towards Exmouth. The scout looked at all four corners for evidence that the abutments had been faced.\" alt=\"Exmouth Branch\" title=\"The Downside abutment, looking towards Exmouth. The scout looked at all four corners for evidence that the abutments had been faced.\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" data-envira-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC08735-640x480.jpg 400w,https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC08735-640x480.jpg 2x\" data-envira-width=\"200\" data-envira-height=\"300\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-safe-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div id=\"envira-gallery-item-9256\" class=\"envira-gallery-item enviratope-item envira-gallery-item-5 envira-lazy-load\" style=\"padding-left: 1px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-right: 1px;\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-item-inner\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-right\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-right\"><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC08743-scaled.jpg\" class=\"envira-gallery-9273 envira-gallery-link\" rel=\"enviragallery9273\" title=\"Here the scout found some brickwork which had been let in without being mortared.\" data-envira-caption=\"Here the scout found some brickwork which had been let in without being mortared.\" data-envira-retina=\"\" data-thumbnail=\"\"  itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><img id=\"envira-gallery-image-9256\" class=\"envira-gallery-image envira-gallery-image-5 envira-normal envira-lazy\" data-envira-index=\"5\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC08743-683x1024-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC08743-683x1024-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-gallery-id=\"9273\" data-envira-item-id=\"9256\" data-envira-caption=\"Here the scout found some brickwork which had been let in without being mortared.\" alt=\"Exmouth Branch\" title=\"Here the scout found some brickwork which had been let in without being mortared.\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" data-envira-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC08743-683x1024-640x480.jpg 400w,https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC08743-683x1024-640x480.jpg 2x\" data-envira-width=\"200\" data-envira-height=\"300\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-safe-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><noscript><img src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC08738.jpg\" alt=\"Exmouth Branch\" \/><img src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC08737.jpg\" alt=\"Exmouth Branch\" \/><img src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC08732.jpg\" alt=\"Exmouth Branch\" \/><img src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC08735.jpg\" alt=\"Exmouth Branch\" \/><img src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC08743-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Exmouth Branch\" \/><\/noscript><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-gray-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size:18px\">Clyst St. Mary &amp; Digby Halt\/Digby &amp; Sowton<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Clyst St. Mary &amp; Digby closed in 1948, so the scout cannot claim, because of its proximity to Ringswell Caravan Park, that it was his first &#8220;home&#8221; station. The later Digby &amp; Sowton opened in 1995, by which time he was living in a 27-foot caravan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-envira-envira-gallery\"><div id=\"envira-gallery-wrap-4500\" class=\"envira-gallery-wrap envira-gallery-theme-base envira-lightbox-theme-base\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageGallery\"><div style=\"opacity: 0.0\"  data-row-height=\"150\" data-gallery-theme=\"normal\" id=\"envira-gallery-4500\" class=\"envira-gallery-public envira-gallery-justified-public envira-gallery-0-columns envira-clear enviratope envira-gallery-css-animations\" data-envira-columns=\"0\"><div id=\"envira-gallery-item-9259\" class=\"envira-gallery-item enviratope-item envira-gallery-item-1 envira-lazy-load\" style=\"padding-left: 1px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-right: 1px;\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-item-inner\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-right\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-right\"><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC08746.jpg\" class=\"envira-gallery-4500 envira-gallery-link\" rel=\"enviragallery4500\" title=\"The halt lay to the left of Sidmouth Road Bridge. Digby Drive joins at right.  It is joined off camera by Quarry Lane, which once went straight to where the cars are seen.\" data-envira-caption=\"The halt lay to the left of Sidmouth Road Bridge. Digby Drive joins at right.  It is joined off camera by Quarry Lane, which once went straight to where the cars are seen.\" data-envira-retina=\"\" data-thumbnail=\"\"  itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><img id=\"envira-gallery-image-9259\" class=\"envira-gallery-image envira-gallery-image-1 envira-normal envira-lazy\" data-envira-index=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC08746-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC08746-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-gallery-id=\"4500\" data-envira-item-id=\"9259\" data-envira-caption=\"The halt lay to the left of Sidmouth Road Bridge. Digby Drive joins at right.  It is joined off camera by Quarry Lane, which once went straight to where the cars are seen.\" alt=\"Exmouth Branch\" title=\"The halt lay to the left of Sidmouth Road Bridge. Digby Drive joins at right.  It is joined off camera by Quarry Lane, which once went straight to where the cars are seen.\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" data-envira-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC08746-640x480.jpg 400w,https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC08746-640x480.jpg 2x\" data-envira-width=\"300\" data-envira-height=\"200\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-safe-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div id=\"envira-gallery-item-9258\" class=\"envira-gallery-item enviratope-item envira-gallery-item-2 envira-lazy-load\" style=\"padding-left: 1px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-right: 1px;\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-item-inner\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-right\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-right\"><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC08745.jpg\" class=\"envira-gallery-4500 envira-gallery-link\" rel=\"enviragallery4500\" title=\"The scout pulled the ivy from a concrete sign post which stood at the Upside entrance to the halt.\" data-envira-caption=\"The scout pulled the ivy from a concrete sign post which stood at the Upside entrance to the halt.\" data-envira-retina=\"\" data-thumbnail=\"\"  itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><img id=\"envira-gallery-image-9258\" class=\"envira-gallery-image envira-gallery-image-2 envira-normal envira-lazy\" data-envira-index=\"2\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC08745-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC08745-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-gallery-id=\"4500\" data-envira-item-id=\"9258\" data-envira-caption=\"The scout pulled the ivy from a concrete sign post which stood at the Upside entrance to the halt.\" alt=\"Exmouth Branch\" title=\"The scout pulled the ivy from a concrete sign post which stood at the Upside entrance to the halt.\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" data-envira-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC08745-640x480.jpg 400w,https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC08745-640x480.jpg 2x\" data-envira-width=\"300\" data-envira-height=\"200\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-safe-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div id=\"envira-gallery-item-9257\" class=\"envira-gallery-item enviratope-item envira-gallery-item-3 envira-lazy-load\" style=\"padding-left: 1px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-right: 1px;\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-item-inner\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-right\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-right\"><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC08744.jpg\" class=\"envira-gallery-4500 envira-gallery-link\" rel=\"enviragallery4500\" title=\"Tubular railings lie beside the former path, off camera at left.\" data-envira-caption=\"Tubular railings lie beside the former path, off camera at left.\" data-envira-retina=\"\" data-thumbnail=\"\"  itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><img id=\"envira-gallery-image-9257\" class=\"envira-gallery-image envira-gallery-image-3 envira-normal envira-lazy\" data-envira-index=\"3\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC08744-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC08744-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-gallery-id=\"4500\" data-envira-item-id=\"9257\" data-envira-caption=\"Tubular railings lie beside the former path, off camera at left.\" alt=\"Clyst St. Mary &amp; Digby Halt\" title=\"Tubular railings lie beside the former path, off camera at left.\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" data-envira-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC08744-640x480.jpg 400w,https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC08744-640x480.jpg 2x\" data-envira-width=\"300\" data-envira-height=\"200\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-safe-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div id=\"envira-gallery-item-9226\" class=\"envira-gallery-item enviratope-item envira-gallery-item-4 envira-lazy-load\" style=\"padding-left: 1px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-right: 1px;\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-item-inner\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-right\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-right\"><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/DSC08691.jpg\" class=\"envira-gallery-4500 envira-gallery-link\" rel=\"enviragallery4500\" title=\"The brick pillar beside the wing wall may have been part of the entrance to the Down platform of the &quot;motor&quot; halt.\" data-envira-caption=\"The brick pillar beside the wing wall may have been part of the entrance to the Down platform of the &quot;motor&quot; halt.\" data-envira-retina=\"\" data-thumbnail=\"\"  itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><img id=\"envira-gallery-image-9226\" class=\"envira-gallery-image envira-gallery-image-4 envira-normal envira-lazy\" data-envira-index=\"4\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/DSC08691-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/DSC08691-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-gallery-id=\"4500\" data-envira-item-id=\"9226\" data-envira-caption=\"The brick pillar beside the wing wall may have been part of the entrance to the Down platform of the &quot;motor&quot; halt.\" alt=\"Clyst St. Mary &amp; Digby Halt\" title=\"The brick pillar beside the wing wall may have been part of the entrance to the Down platform of the &quot;motor&quot; halt.\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" data-envira-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/DSC08691-640x480.jpg 400w,https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/DSC08691-640x480.jpg 2x\" data-envira-width=\"300\" data-envira-height=\"200\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-safe-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div id=\"envira-gallery-item-4425\" class=\"envira-gallery-item enviratope-item envira-gallery-item-5 envira-lazy-load\" style=\"padding-left: 1px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-right: 1px;\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-item-inner\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-right\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-right\"><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04897.jpg\" class=\"envira-gallery-4500 envira-gallery-link\" rel=\"enviragallery4500\" title=\"The Down platform must have been here. The path passes over Sidmouth Road on the way to the new station, some distance ahead.\" data-envira-caption=\"The Down platform must have been here. The path passes over Sidmouth Road on the way to the new station, some distance ahead.\" data-envira-retina=\"\" data-thumbnail=\"\"  itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><img id=\"envira-gallery-image-4425\" class=\"envira-gallery-image envira-gallery-image-5 envira-normal envira-lazy\" data-envira-index=\"5\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04897-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04897-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-gallery-id=\"4500\" data-envira-item-id=\"4425\" data-envira-caption=\"The Down platform must have been here. The path passes over Sidmouth Road on the way to the new station, some distance ahead.\" alt=\"Clyst St. Mary &amp; Digby Halt\" title=\"The Down platform must have been here. The path passes over Sidmouth Road on the way to the new station, some distance ahead.\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" data-envira-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04897-640x480.jpg 400w,https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04897-640x480.jpg 2x\" data-envira-width=\"300\" data-envira-height=\"200\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-safe-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div id=\"envira-gallery-item-4428\" class=\"envira-gallery-item enviratope-item envira-gallery-item-6 envira-lazy-load\" style=\"padding-left: 1px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-right: 1px;\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-item-inner\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-right\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-right\"><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04901-scaled.jpg\" class=\"envira-gallery-4500 envira-gallery-link\" rel=\"enviragallery4500\" title=\"The path from Sowton Trading Estate uses part of the old Down line formation and crosses Sidmouth Road Bridge.\" data-envira-caption=\"The path from Sowton Trading Estate uses part of the old Down line formation and crosses Sidmouth Road Bridge.\" data-envira-retina=\"\" data-thumbnail=\"\"  itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><img id=\"envira-gallery-image-4428\" class=\"envira-gallery-image envira-gallery-image-6 envira-normal envira-lazy\" data-envira-index=\"6\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04901-1024x683-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04901-1024x683-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-gallery-id=\"4500\" data-envira-item-id=\"4428\" data-envira-caption=\"The path from Sowton Trading Estate uses part of the old Down line formation and crosses Sidmouth Road Bridge.\" alt=\"Digby &amp; Sowton Station\" title=\"The path from Sowton Trading Estate uses part of the old Down line formation and crosses Sidmouth Road Bridge.\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" data-envira-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04901-1024x683-640x480.jpg 400w,https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04901-1024x683-640x480.jpg 2x\" data-envira-width=\"300\" data-envira-height=\"200\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-safe-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div id=\"envira-gallery-item-4427\" class=\"envira-gallery-item enviratope-item envira-gallery-item-7 envira-lazy-load\" style=\"padding-left: 1px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-right: 1px;\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-item-inner\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-right\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-right\"><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04899.jpg\" class=\"envira-gallery-4500 envira-gallery-link\" rel=\"enviragallery4500\" title=\"Looking Down the former Up line towards Exmouth.\" data-envira-caption=\"Looking Down the former Up line towards Exmouth.\" data-envira-retina=\"\" data-thumbnail=\"\"  itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><img id=\"envira-gallery-image-4427\" class=\"envira-gallery-image envira-gallery-image-7 envira-normal envira-lazy\" data-envira-index=\"7\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04899-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04899-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-gallery-id=\"4500\" data-envira-item-id=\"4427\" data-envira-caption=\"Looking Down the former Up line towards Exmouth.\" alt=\"Digby &amp; Sowton Station\" title=\"Looking Down the former Up line towards Exmouth.\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" data-envira-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04899-640x480.jpg 400w,https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04899-640x480.jpg 2x\" data-envira-width=\"300\" data-envira-height=\"200\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-safe-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div id=\"envira-gallery-item-4570\" class=\"envira-gallery-item enviratope-item envira-gallery-item-8 envira-lazy-load\" style=\"padding-left: 1px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-right: 1px;\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-item-inner\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-right\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-right\"><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04969.jpg\" class=\"envira-gallery-4500 envira-gallery-link\" rel=\"enviragallery4500\" title=\"&quot;Park &amp;amp; Rail&quot; is distinct from &quot;Park &amp;amp; Ride,&quot; it seems.\" data-envira-caption=\"&quot;Park &amp;amp; Rail&quot; is distinct from &quot;Park &amp;amp; Ride,&quot; it seems.\" data-envira-retina=\"\" data-thumbnail=\"\"  itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><img id=\"envira-gallery-image-4570\" class=\"envira-gallery-image envira-gallery-image-8 envira-normal envira-lazy\" data-envira-index=\"8\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04969-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04969-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-gallery-id=\"4500\" data-envira-item-id=\"4570\" data-envira-caption=\"&quot;Park &amp;amp; Rail&quot; is distinct from &quot;Park &amp;amp; Ride,&quot; it seems.\" alt=\"Exmouth Branch.\" title=\"&quot;Park &amp;amp; Rail&quot; is distinct from &quot;Park &amp;amp; Ride,&quot; it seems.\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" data-envira-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04969-640x480.jpg 400w,https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04969-640x480.jpg 2x\" data-envira-width=\"300\" data-envira-height=\"200\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-safe-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><noscript><img src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC08746.jpg\" alt=\"Exmouth Branch\" \/><img src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC08745.jpg\" alt=\"Exmouth Branch\" \/><img src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC08744.jpg\" alt=\"Clyst St. Mary &amp; Digby Halt\" \/><img src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/DSC08691.jpg\" alt=\"Clyst St. Mary &amp; Digby Halt\" \/><img src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04897.jpg\" alt=\"Clyst St. Mary &amp; Digby Halt\" \/><img src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04901-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Digby &amp; Sowton Station\" \/><img src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04899.jpg\" alt=\"Digby &amp; Sowton Station\" \/><img src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04969.jpg\" alt=\"Exmouth Branch.\" \/><\/noscript><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/EPW024107.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/EPW024107.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4547\" width=\"670\" height=\"566\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/EPW024107.jpg 580w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/EPW024107-300x253.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 670px) 100vw, 670px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>A glorious 1928 aerial view of Exeter City Mental Hospital, which was opened in 1886 as the City of Exeter Lunatic Asylum.  Then in open country, it has now been completely enveloped by the expansive city.<br>Woodwater Lane can be seen behind the hospital and running down the right hand side of the photo. The hospital drive ran from the corner at middle right to Sidmouth Road.<br>The Exmouth Branch is glimpsed at bottom right.<br>The scout&#8217;s Mother was a nurse here in the early 1970s, when the place was usually just known as Digby. The hospital closed in 1986.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-envira-envira-gallery\"><div id=\"envira-gallery-wrap-4588\" class=\"envira-gallery-wrap envira-gallery-theme-base envira-lightbox-theme-base\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageGallery\"><div style=\"opacity: 0.0\"  data-row-height=\"150\" data-gallery-theme=\"normal\" id=\"envira-gallery-4588\" class=\"envira-gallery-public envira-gallery-justified-public envira-gallery-0-columns envira-clear enviratope envira-gallery-css-animations\" data-envira-columns=\"0\"><div id=\"envira-gallery-item-4571\" class=\"envira-gallery-item enviratope-item envira-gallery-item-1 envira-lazy-load\" style=\"padding-left: 1px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-right: 1px;\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-item-inner\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-right\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-right\"><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04970.jpg\" class=\"envira-gallery-4588 envira-gallery-link\" rel=\"enviragallery4588\" title=\"The main gate of the former Digby Hospital, where the scout's Mother was a psychiatric nurse.\" data-envira-caption=\"The main gate of the former Digby Hospital, where the scout's Mother was a psychiatric nurse.\" data-envira-retina=\"\" data-thumbnail=\"\"  itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><img id=\"envira-gallery-image-4571\" class=\"envira-gallery-image envira-gallery-image-1 envira-normal envira-lazy\" data-envira-index=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04970-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04970-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-gallery-id=\"4588\" data-envira-item-id=\"4571\" data-envira-caption=\"The main gate of the former Digby Hospital, where the scout's Mother was a psychiatric nurse.\" alt=\"Exmouth Branch.\" title=\"The main gate of the former Digby Hospital, where the scout's Mother was a psychiatric nurse.\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" data-envira-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04970-640x480.jpg 400w,https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04970-640x480.jpg 2x\" data-envira-width=\"300\" data-envira-height=\"200\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-safe-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div id=\"envira-gallery-item-4572\" class=\"envira-gallery-item enviratope-item envira-gallery-item-2 envira-lazy-load\" style=\"padding-left: 1px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-right: 1px;\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-item-inner\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-right\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-right\"><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04971.jpg\" class=\"envira-gallery-4588 envira-gallery-link\" rel=\"enviragallery4588\" title=\"The bend in Woodwater Lane today. One of the new houses in the hospital grounds is seen at right. The old drive went to the left.\" data-envira-caption=\"The bend in Woodwater Lane today. One of the new houses in the hospital grounds is seen at right. The old drive went to the left.\" data-envira-retina=\"\" data-thumbnail=\"\"  itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><img id=\"envira-gallery-image-4572\" class=\"envira-gallery-image envira-gallery-image-2 envira-normal envira-lazy\" data-envira-index=\"2\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04971-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04971-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-gallery-id=\"4588\" data-envira-item-id=\"4572\" data-envira-caption=\"The bend in Woodwater Lane today. One of the new houses in the hospital grounds is seen at right. The old drive went to the left.\" alt=\"Exmouth Branch.\" title=\"The bend in Woodwater Lane today. One of the new houses in the hospital grounds is seen at right. The old drive went to the left.\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" data-envira-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04971-640x480.jpg 400w,https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04971-640x480.jpg 2x\" data-envira-width=\"300\" data-envira-height=\"200\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-safe-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><noscript><img src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04970.jpg\" alt=\"Exmouth Branch.\" \/><img src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04971.jpg\" alt=\"Exmouth Branch.\" \/><\/noscript><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04903.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4430\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04903.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04903-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04903-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>In the aerial view above, Apple Lane&#8217;s junction with Woodwater Lane is seen at far right. Apple Lane Bridge survives as a foot crossing of the Exmouth Branch.<br>The scout remembers going to the hospital one summer&#8217;s evening to see his Mother on night duty. Afterwards he rode to this bridge and then on to Newcourt. The motorway had not been built and there was nothing to the east but open country.<br>In later years, before the trees grew up, the view east was a sea of steel rooves that could easily have been Basingstoke.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04902-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04902-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4429\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04902-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04902-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04902-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04902-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04902-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>The next new station, Newcourt, can be seen from Apple Lane. It is just over three-quarters of a mile from Digby &amp; Sowton. +<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-envira-envira-gallery\"><div id=\"envira-gallery-wrap-4553\" class=\"envira-gallery-wrap envira-gallery-theme-base envira-lightbox-theme-base\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageGallery\"><div style=\"opacity: 0.0\"  data-row-height=\"150\" data-gallery-theme=\"normal\" id=\"envira-gallery-4553\" class=\"envira-gallery-public envira-gallery-justified-public envira-gallery-0-columns envira-clear enviratope envira-gallery-css-animations\" data-envira-columns=\"0\"><div id=\"envira-gallery-item-4431\" class=\"envira-gallery-item enviratope-item envira-gallery-item-1 envira-lazy-load\" style=\"padding-left: 1px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-right: 1px;\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-item-inner\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-right\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-right\"><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04904-scaled.jpg\" class=\"envira-gallery-4553 envira-gallery-link\" rel=\"enviragallery4553\" title=\"An orgy of road building followed the completion of the M5. Here the Exmouth Branch crosses the A379\" data-envira-caption=\"An orgy of road building followed the completion of the M5. Here the Exmouth Branch crosses the A379\" data-envira-retina=\"\" data-thumbnail=\"\"  itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><img id=\"envira-gallery-image-4431\" class=\"envira-gallery-image envira-gallery-image-1 envira-normal envira-lazy\" data-envira-index=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04904-1024x683-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04904-1024x683-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-gallery-id=\"4553\" data-envira-item-id=\"4431\" data-envira-caption=\"An orgy of road building followed the completion of the M5. Here the Exmouth Branch crosses the A379\" alt=\"Exmouth Branch\" title=\"An orgy of road building followed the completion of the M5. Here the Exmouth Branch crosses the A379\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" data-envira-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04904-1024x683-640x480.jpg 400w,https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04904-1024x683-640x480.jpg 2x\" data-envira-width=\"300\" data-envira-height=\"200\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-safe-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div id=\"envira-gallery-item-9232\" class=\"envira-gallery-item enviratope-item envira-gallery-item-2 envira-lazy-load\" style=\"padding-left: 1px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-right: 1px;\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-item-inner\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-right\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-right\"><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/464689632_10226282077733809_2169459251087307010_n.jpg\" class=\"envira-gallery-4553 envira-gallery-link\" rel=\"enviragallery4553\" title=\"The road under construction in the early 1980s.\" data-envira-caption=\"The road under construction in the early 1980s.\" data-envira-retina=\"\" data-thumbnail=\"\"  itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><img id=\"envira-gallery-image-9232\" class=\"envira-gallery-image envira-gallery-image-2 envira-normal envira-lazy\" data-envira-index=\"2\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/464689632_10226282077733809_2169459251087307010_n-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/464689632_10226282077733809_2169459251087307010_n-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-gallery-id=\"4553\" data-envira-item-id=\"9232\" data-envira-caption=\"The road under construction in the early 1980s.\" alt=\"Exmouth Branch\" title=\"The road under construction in the early 1980s.\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" data-envira-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/464689632_10226282077733809_2169459251087307010_n-640x480.jpg 400w,https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/464689632_10226282077733809_2169459251087307010_n-640x480.jpg 2x\" data-envira-width=\"300\" data-envira-height=\"206\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-safe-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div id=\"envira-gallery-item-4432\" class=\"envira-gallery-item enviratope-item envira-gallery-item-3 envira-lazy-load\" style=\"padding-left: 1px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-right: 1px;\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-item-inner\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-right\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-right\"><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04905-scaled.jpg\" class=\"envira-gallery-4553 envira-gallery-link\" rel=\"enviragallery4553\" title=\"The massive IKEA store is half a mile on foot from Newcourt Station. The entrance was originally on Russell Way.\" data-envira-caption=\"The massive IKEA store is half a mile on foot from Newcourt Station. The entrance was originally on Russell Way.\" data-envira-retina=\"\" data-thumbnail=\"\"  itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><img id=\"envira-gallery-image-4432\" class=\"envira-gallery-image envira-gallery-image-3 envira-normal envira-lazy\" data-envira-index=\"3\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04905-1024x683-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04905-1024x683-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-gallery-id=\"4553\" data-envira-item-id=\"4432\" data-envira-caption=\"The massive IKEA store is half a mile on foot from Newcourt Station. The entrance was originally on Russell Way.\" alt=\"IKEA Exeter\" title=\"The massive IKEA store is half a mile on foot from Newcourt Station. The entrance was originally on Russell Way.\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" data-envira-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04905-1024x683-640x480.jpg 400w,https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04905-1024x683-640x480.jpg 2x\" data-envira-width=\"300\" data-envira-height=\"200\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-safe-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div id=\"envira-gallery-item-4554\" class=\"envira-gallery-item enviratope-item envira-gallery-item-4 envira-lazy-load\" style=\"padding-left: 1px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-right: 1px;\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-item-inner\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-right\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-right\"><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC03553.jpg\" class=\"envira-gallery-4553 envira-gallery-link\" rel=\"enviragallery4553\" title=\"The bridge was built to carry Woodwater Lane, which later became part of the new Russell Way, one way from the A379...\" data-envira-caption=\"The bridge was built to carry Woodwater Lane, which later became part of the new Russell Way, one way from the A379...\" data-envira-retina=\"\" data-thumbnail=\"\"  itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><img id=\"envira-gallery-image-4554\" class=\"envira-gallery-image envira-gallery-image-4 envira-normal envira-lazy\" data-envira-index=\"4\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC03553-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC03553-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-gallery-id=\"4553\" data-envira-item-id=\"4554\" data-envira-caption=\"The bridge was built to carry Woodwater Lane, which later became part of the new Russell Way, one way from the A379...\" alt=\"Exmouth Branch\" title=\"The bridge was built to carry Woodwater Lane, which later became part of the new Russell Way, one way from the A379...\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" data-envira-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC03553-640x480.jpg 400w,https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC03553-640x480.jpg 2x\" data-envira-width=\"300\" data-envira-height=\"200\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-safe-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div id=\"envira-gallery-item-4555\" class=\"envira-gallery-item enviratope-item envira-gallery-item-5 envira-lazy-load\" style=\"padding-left: 1px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-right: 1px;\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-item-inner\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-right\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-right\"><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC03557.jpg\" class=\"envira-gallery-4553 envira-gallery-link\" rel=\"enviragallery4553\" title=\"The railway is behind the trees at centre left. Russell Way has been disused for years but will now serve new housing.\" data-envira-caption=\"The railway is behind the trees at centre left. Russell Way has been disused for years but will now serve new housing.\" data-envira-retina=\"\" data-thumbnail=\"\"  itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><img id=\"envira-gallery-image-4555\" class=\"envira-gallery-image envira-gallery-image-5 envira-normal envira-lazy\" data-envira-index=\"5\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC03557-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC03557-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-gallery-id=\"4553\" data-envira-item-id=\"4555\" data-envira-caption=\"The railway is behind the trees at centre left. Russell Way has been disused for years but will now serve new housing.\" alt=\"Exmouth Branch\" title=\"The railway is behind the trees at centre left. Russell Way has been disused for years but will now serve new housing.\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" data-envira-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC03557-640x480.jpg 400w,https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC03557-640x480.jpg 2x\" data-envira-width=\"300\" data-envira-height=\"200\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-safe-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><noscript><img src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04904-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Exmouth Branch\" \/><img src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/464689632_10226282077733809_2169459251087307010_n.jpg\" alt=\"Exmouth Branch\" \/><img src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04905-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"IKEA Exeter\" \/><img src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC03553.jpg\" alt=\"Exmouth Branch\" \/><img src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC03557.jpg\" alt=\"Exmouth Branch\" \/><\/noscript><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC05000.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4633\" width=\"561\" height=\"373\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC05000.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC05000-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC05000-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 561px) 100vw, 561px\" \/><figcaption>Listed in the 1956 Railway Clearing House &#8220;Hand-Book of Stations&#8221; is &#8220;Devon Mental Hospital Management Committee Siding.&#8221; This was on the Upside of the line where the train is seen and was accessible from Woodwater Lane, here reduced to a shared-use path. The siding was opened to receive building materials for the hospital. Coal was brought here in later years.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC08747.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9260\" width=\"586\" height=\"390\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC08747.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC08747-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC08747-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 586px) 100vw, 586px\" \/><figcaption>Rydon Lane Bridge. Newcourt Box lay just to the right.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-gray-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size:18px\">Newcourt Sidings<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/River-Plate.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/River-Plate-715x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4606\" width=\"190\" height=\"272\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/River-Plate-715x1024.png 715w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/River-Plate-210x300.png 210w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/River-Plate-768x1100.png 768w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/River-Plate.png 871w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 190px) 100vw, 190px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>A cutting from a December, 1939, <em>Daily Mail<\/em>, one of the newspapers found being used as pipe lagging now held in the exhibition at Christow. +<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">A U.S. supply base was established just beyond Old Rydon Lane in time for the D-Day landings in 1944. After the war, it became a Royal Naval Stores Depot and continued to be served by rail until the late 1970s. Vast stocks of spares were kept for every ship in the water, most never to be used. It was said that the jobs there were undemanding in the extreme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"> The depot closed in 1997 and the site is now a housing estate whose roads commemorate different conflicts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-envira-envira-gallery\"><div id=\"envira-gallery-wrap-4501\" class=\"envira-gallery-wrap envira-gallery-theme-base envira-lightbox-theme-base\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageGallery\"><div style=\"opacity: 0.0\"  data-row-height=\"150\" data-gallery-theme=\"normal\" id=\"envira-gallery-4501\" class=\"envira-gallery-public envira-gallery-justified-public envira-gallery-0-columns envira-clear enviratope envira-gallery-css-animations\" data-envira-columns=\"0\"><div id=\"envira-gallery-item-4433\" class=\"envira-gallery-item enviratope-item envira-gallery-item-1 envira-lazy-load\" style=\"padding-left: 1px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-right: 1px;\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-item-inner\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-right\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-right\"><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04908.jpg\" class=\"envira-gallery-4501 envira-gallery-link\" rel=\"enviragallery4501\" title=\"Newcourt Box was a concrete sectional hut sited just left of the gate.\" data-envira-caption=\"Newcourt Box was a concrete sectional hut sited just left of the gate.\" data-envira-retina=\"\" data-thumbnail=\"\"  itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><img id=\"envira-gallery-image-4433\" class=\"envira-gallery-image envira-gallery-image-1 envira-normal envira-lazy\" data-envira-index=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04908-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04908-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-gallery-id=\"4501\" data-envira-item-id=\"4433\" data-envira-caption=\"Newcourt Box was a concrete sectional hut sited just left of the gate.\" alt=\"Newcourt Sidings\" title=\"Newcourt Box was a concrete sectional hut sited just left of the gate.\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" data-envira-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04908-640x480.jpg 400w,https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04908-640x480.jpg 2x\" data-envira-width=\"300\" data-envira-height=\"200\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-safe-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div id=\"envira-gallery-item-4435\" class=\"envira-gallery-item enviratope-item envira-gallery-item-2 envira-lazy-load\" style=\"padding-left: 1px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-right: 1px;\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-item-inner\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-right\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-right\"><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04910.jpg\" class=\"envira-gallery-4501 envira-gallery-link\" rel=\"enviragallery4501\" title=\"The footpath still follows the railway boundary. The concrete gateposts are still there behind the palisade fencing at left.\" data-envira-caption=\"The footpath still follows the railway boundary. The concrete gateposts are still there behind the palisade fencing at left.\" data-envira-retina=\"\" data-thumbnail=\"\"  itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><img id=\"envira-gallery-image-4435\" class=\"envira-gallery-image envira-gallery-image-2 envira-normal envira-lazy\" data-envira-index=\"2\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04910-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04910-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-gallery-id=\"4501\" data-envira-item-id=\"4435\" data-envira-caption=\"The footpath still follows the railway boundary. The concrete gateposts are still there behind the palisade fencing at left.\" alt=\"Newcourt Sidings\" title=\"The footpath still follows the railway boundary. The concrete gateposts are still there behind the palisade fencing at left.\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" data-envira-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04910-640x480.jpg 400w,https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04910-640x480.jpg 2x\" data-envira-width=\"300\" data-envira-height=\"200\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-safe-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div id=\"envira-gallery-item-4434\" class=\"envira-gallery-item enviratope-item envira-gallery-item-3 envira-lazy-load\" style=\"padding-left: 1px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-right: 1px;\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-item-inner\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-right\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-right\"><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04909.jpg\" class=\"envira-gallery-4501 envira-gallery-link\" rel=\"enviragallery4501\" title=\"There were two gates and the path was gated also. The appendix instructed that during shunting operations the footpath should not be obstructed longer than necessary.\" data-envira-caption=\"There were two gates and the path was gated also. The appendix instructed that during shunting operations the footpath should not be obstructed longer than necessary.\" data-envira-retina=\"\" data-thumbnail=\"\"  itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><img id=\"envira-gallery-image-4434\" class=\"envira-gallery-image envira-gallery-image-3 envira-normal envira-lazy\" data-envira-index=\"3\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04909-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04909-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-gallery-id=\"4501\" data-envira-item-id=\"4434\" data-envira-caption=\"There were two gates and the path was gated also. The appendix instructed that during shunting operations the footpath should not be obstructed longer than necessary.\" alt=\"Newcourt Sidings\" title=\"There were two gates and the path was gated also. The appendix instructed that during shunting operations the footpath should not be obstructed longer than necessary.\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" data-envira-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04909-640x480.jpg 400w,https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04909-640x480.jpg 2x\" data-envira-width=\"300\" data-envira-height=\"200\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-safe-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div id=\"envira-gallery-item-4574\" class=\"envira-gallery-item enviratope-item envira-gallery-item-4 envira-lazy-load\" style=\"padding-left: 1px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-right: 1px;\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-item-inner\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-right\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-right\"><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04973.jpg\" class=\"envira-gallery-4501 envira-gallery-link\" rel=\"enviragallery4501\" title=\"This is one of many names from different conflicts found on the new estate.\" data-envira-caption=\"This is one of many names from different conflicts found on the new estate.\" data-envira-retina=\"\" data-thumbnail=\"\"  itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><img id=\"envira-gallery-image-4574\" class=\"envira-gallery-image envira-gallery-image-4 envira-normal envira-lazy\" data-envira-index=\"4\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04973-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04973-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-gallery-id=\"4501\" data-envira-item-id=\"4574\" data-envira-caption=\"This is one of many names from different conflicts found on the new estate.\" alt=\"Exmouth Branch.\" title=\"This is one of many names from different conflicts found on the new estate.\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" data-envira-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04973-640x480.jpg 400w,https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04973-640x480.jpg 2x\" data-envira-width=\"300\" data-envira-height=\"200\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-safe-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div id=\"envira-gallery-item-4575\" class=\"envira-gallery-item enviratope-item envira-gallery-item-5 envira-lazy-load\" style=\"padding-left: 1px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-right: 1px;\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-item-inner\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-right\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-right\"><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04974.jpg\" class=\"envira-gallery-4501 envira-gallery-link\" rel=\"enviragallery4501\" title=\"The path that the scout may have taken more than 50 years before.\" data-envira-caption=\"The path that the scout may have taken more than 50 years before.\" data-envira-retina=\"\" data-thumbnail=\"\"  itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><img id=\"envira-gallery-image-4575\" class=\"envira-gallery-image envira-gallery-image-5 envira-normal envira-lazy\" data-envira-index=\"5\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04974-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04974-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-gallery-id=\"4501\" data-envira-item-id=\"4575\" data-envira-caption=\"The path that the scout may have taken more than 50 years before.\" alt=\"Exmouth Branch.\" title=\"The path that the scout may have taken more than 50 years before.\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" data-envira-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04974-640x480.jpg 400w,https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04974-640x480.jpg 2x\" data-envira-width=\"300\" data-envira-height=\"200\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-safe-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><noscript><img src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04908.jpg\" alt=\"Newcourt Sidings\" \/><img src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04910.jpg\" alt=\"Newcourt Sidings\" \/><img src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04909.jpg\" alt=\"Newcourt Sidings\" \/><img src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04973.jpg\" alt=\"Exmouth Branch.\" \/><img src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04974.jpg\" alt=\"Exmouth Branch.\" \/><\/noscript><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-small-font-size\" style=\"color:#700a0a\">A few weeks after taking the photograph of the street sign above, the scout turned towards the front in Lympstone where a lithe young lady in lycra was having a rest while on a ride from Exeter. When a conversation was struck up, she told the scout that she was a self-employed physiotherapist. Because some of her patients were cyclists, she had decided to take up the pursuit. She was well equipped and the scout remarked that she could have passed for an old hand. She said that she lived near the&nbsp;<em>IKEA<\/em> store&nbsp;and that she had needed to get out. The scout let slip that many of the roads in the new development had wartime names and she revealed that her home was in Jutland Way. To prove his point, the scout immediately&nbsp;said: &#8220;Battle of Jutland, 1916, the decisive naval battle of the First World War.&#8221; She seemed impressed by the scout&#8217;s knowledge and so he added that he had recently photographed a River Plate road sign. She knew this as the main road through the estate. Without too much detail, the scout recounted the story of the&nbsp;<em>Graf Spee&nbsp;<\/em>and her humane and honourable captain. The lithe one asked if this was the scout&#8217;s &#8216;thing&#8217;, to which he replied: &#8220;Don&#8217;t start me on my &#8216;thing&#8217;.&#8221; Very kindly, she promised that she would tell her children what she had learnt. The scout left her with, &#8220;have an enjoyable ride,&#8221; and she replied with, &#8220;nice to have met you,&#8221; which the scout took not as the farewell of someone who hoped to God she would never see him again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-small-font-size\" style=\"color:#700a0a\">As the scout continued on his way, he thought of that&nbsp;<em>Clash of the Titans<\/em>&nbsp;in the North Sea, the greatest ever action of its kind, that not much more than a century later would mean nothing to someone living in a Jutland Way. Perhaps one day he will bump into a resident of Trafalgar Place in Exeter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Colin G. Maggs, in his &#8220;The Exeter and Exmouth Railway,&#8221; wrote:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-small-font-size\" style=\"color:#1f3617\">These American Naval Depot sidings were built with remarkable speed. At 12.10 pm on Saturday 2nd October, 1943 the United States Navy authorities asked the SR Western Divisional superintendent to meet them at 2.30 pm that afternoon to discuss making a temporary siding on a green field so that 150 wagons of stores on their way from the North might be unloaded. The Divisional engineer also attended&nbsp;the meeting and arranged to have sufficient material to lay 1,200 ft of siding delivered by 11 am on Monday the 4th. He was almost as good as his word for it was there by noon. Twenty-four hours later the Americans had laid 1,000 ft of track, the SR Divisional engineer&#8217;s staff had laid the connection and raised a shallow embankment to link with the siding. By noon on Wednesday wagons were in position and by 5 pm the siding was complete with signalling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-gray-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size:18px\">Newcourt<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">From <a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/the-railway.php#allstations\">&#8220;All the Stations in Devon, Cornwall and Somerset&#8221;<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-blue-color has-text-color has-small-font-size\">Newcourt, on the Exmouth Branch, between Digby &amp; Sowton (Clyst St. Mary &amp; Digby) and Topsham, the first station to be opened in Devon for 20 years and the first genuinely new public station for 77 years,* came into use on 4th June, 2015.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-blue-color has-text-color has-small-font-size\">Its single platform and elaborate associated works cost \u00a32,200,000. The station is intended to serve the massive housing development on the site of the former R.N. Stores Depot (which originated in 1943 as a U.S. Navy supply depot for the invasion of France) and nearby rugby ground.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-blue-color has-text-color has-small-font-size\">The station that (re)opened in 1995 was its neighbour, Digby &amp; Sowton, all of 1,000 yards away. Which begs the question: why, with old communities in Devon beside a railway, yet deprived access to it, should Newcourt be the place to get a new station?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-blue-color has-text-color has-small-font-size\">* Liddaton Halt, on the Launceston Branch, between Lydford and Coryton, was opened in 1938.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04915-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04915-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4440\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04915-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04915-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04915-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04915-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04915-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>It is just after 1310 and the 1257 Exmouth to Paignton has crossed the bridge over the motorway. A passenger with a mobility scooter required the ramp and so the 1311 departure time was exceeded. +<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC06719-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC06719-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6920\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC06719-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC06719-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC06719-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC06719-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC06719-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption><strong>May, 2024:<\/strong>  The 1157 Exmouth to Paignton approaches a deserted Newcourt. +<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC03558-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4627\" width=\"458\" height=\"305\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC03558-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC03558-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC03558-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC03558-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC03558-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 458px) 100vw, 458px\" \/><figcaption>Seeing the information screen reminded the scout that he had photographed it in August, 2022. The dispute was still causing disruption in June, 2023.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04914-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04914-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4439\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04914-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04914-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04914-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04914-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04914-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Digby &amp; Sowton can be seen beyond Apple Lane Bridge. +<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04911-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04911-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4436\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04911-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04911-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04911-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04911-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04911-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>There are fine views across East Devon from the platform at Newcourt. At left here is the new &#8220;Courtyard&#8221; hotel, with Sandy Park rugby stadium and its associated venues behind. +<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04912-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04912-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4437\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04912-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04912-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04912-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04912-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04912-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Looking east, the motorway is in the foreground. +<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04913-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04913-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4438\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04913-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04913-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04913-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04913-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04913-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Looking south-east. +<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/1EWbz1f4CFE?si=WaYPJZm2XlCc5Eem\">This film<\/a>, mostly shot within the naval depot, begins with a sweep across the countryside seen in the above three photographs, with the double line branch in the foreground.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04918-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04918-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4441\" width=\"589\" height=\"392\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04918-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04918-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04918-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04918-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04918-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 589px) 100vw, 589px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Not far beyond Newcourt, the line crosses the motorway. The &#8220;Courtyard&#8221; and stadium can be seen beyond the bridge.<br>Behind the trees at left lies the former gate lodge of New Court, a house still standing amid the urban sprawl. The footpath joined Newcourt Road, which was diverted via this bridge when the motorway was built, picking up its former course to the right of the camera. +<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC08749.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9261\" width=\"564\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC08749.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC08749-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC08749-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 564px) 100vw, 564px\" \/><figcaption>Red Cow Bridge, on the approach to Topsham. The Red Cow hamlet, which lies on the left, the junction side, was severed by the building of the railway.<br>Growth is well established on the right hand abutment. Thanks to much recent work, the remains of disused bridges belonging to National Highways now look better cared for than many of those which are operational.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-gray-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size:18px\">Topsham<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04920-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04920-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4504\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04920-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04920-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04920-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04920-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04920-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Looking towards Exmouth, the station is seen in its emasculated form, with only the facilities of a bus stop. +<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Topsham-3.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Topsham-3-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5597\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Topsham-3-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Topsham-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Topsham-3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Topsham-3-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Topsham-3-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>It can be seen where the scout was standing when he took his photograph.<br>Copyright: Roger Joanes. Shared under&nbsp;<em>Creative Commons.&nbsp;<\/em>+<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04975.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4576\" width=\"636\" height=\"423\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04975.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04975-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04975-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 636px) 100vw, 636px\" \/><figcaption>In the 1950s, the Southern Region considered using D.E.M.U&#8217;s. to run a service at twenty minute intervals.<br>Earlier in the year, the scout had approached a trackworker standing on the pavement with a stop board. He was waiting for authority from the signalman to let his six-man gang start a job that he would once have been able to do between trains. He had voted to accept the pay offer, he told the scout, because he wanted to put a deposit down on his summer holiday. As it turned out, the overall vote was in his favour.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-envira-envira-gallery\"><div id=\"envira-gallery-wrap-4613\" class=\"envira-gallery-wrap envira-gallery-theme-base envira-lightbox-theme-base\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageGallery\"><div style=\"opacity: 0.0\"  data-row-height=\"150\" data-gallery-theme=\"normal\" id=\"envira-gallery-4613\" class=\"envira-gallery-public envira-gallery-justified-public envira-gallery-0-columns envira-clear enviratope envira-gallery-css-animations\" data-envira-columns=\"0\"><div id=\"envira-gallery-item-4442\" class=\"envira-gallery-item enviratope-item envira-gallery-item-1 envira-lazy-load\" style=\"padding-left: 1px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-right: 1px;\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-item-inner\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-right\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-right\"><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04921.jpg\" class=\"envira-gallery-4613 envira-gallery-link\" rel=\"enviragallery4613\" title=\"The site of the former goods yard is now the cliched &quot;Tappers Close.&quot; There is a Co Car berth in the station car park.\" data-envira-caption=\"The site of the former goods yard is now the cliched &quot;Tappers Close.&quot; There is a Co Car berth in the station car park.\" data-envira-retina=\"\" data-thumbnail=\"\"  itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><img id=\"envira-gallery-image-4442\" class=\"envira-gallery-image envira-gallery-image-1 envira-normal envira-lazy\" data-envira-index=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04921-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04921-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-gallery-id=\"4613\" data-envira-item-id=\"4442\" data-envira-caption=\"The site of the former goods yard is now the cliched &quot;Tappers Close.&quot; There is a Co Car berth in the station car park.\" alt=\"Topsham Station\" title=\"The site of the former goods yard is now the cliched &quot;Tappers Close.&quot; There is a Co Car berth in the station car park.\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" data-envira-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04921-640x480.jpg 400w,https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04921-640x480.jpg 2x\" data-envira-width=\"300\" data-envira-height=\"200\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-safe-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div id=\"envira-gallery-item-6743\" class=\"envira-gallery-item enviratope-item envira-gallery-item-2 envira-lazy-load\" style=\"padding-left: 1px; 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padding-bottom: 1px; padding-right: 1px;\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-item-inner\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-right\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-right\"><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04923.jpg\" class=\"envira-gallery-4613 envira-gallery-link\" rel=\"enviragallery4613\" title=\"The former Station Master's house and station building, shorn of the ornate platform canopy that the scout remembers.\" data-envira-caption=\"The former Station Master's house and station building, shorn of the ornate platform canopy that the scout remembers.\" data-envira-retina=\"\" data-thumbnail=\"\"  itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><img id=\"envira-gallery-image-4443\" class=\"envira-gallery-image envira-gallery-image-3 envira-normal envira-lazy\" data-envira-index=\"3\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04923-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04923-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-gallery-id=\"4613\" data-envira-item-id=\"4443\" data-envira-caption=\"The former Station Master's house and station building, shorn of the ornate platform canopy that the scout remembers.\" alt=\"Topsham Station\" title=\"The former Station Master's house and station building, shorn of the ornate platform canopy that the scout remembers.\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" data-envira-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04923-640x480.jpg 400w,https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04923-640x480.jpg 2x\" data-envira-width=\"300\" data-envira-height=\"200\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-safe-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div id=\"envira-gallery-item-4450\" class=\"envira-gallery-item enviratope-item envira-gallery-item-4 envira-lazy-load\" style=\"padding-left: 1px; 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padding-bottom: 1px; padding-right: 1px;\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-item-inner\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-right\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-right\"><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04977.jpg\" class=\"envira-gallery-4616 envira-gallery-link\" rel=\"enviragallery4616\" title=\"Toffles Crossing, on the course of Victoria Road, severed by the construction of the railway.\" data-envira-caption=\"Toffles Crossing, on the course of Victoria Road, severed by the construction of the railway.\" data-envira-retina=\"\" data-thumbnail=\"\"  itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><img id=\"envira-gallery-image-4577\" class=\"envira-gallery-image envira-gallery-image-1 envira-normal envira-lazy\" data-envira-index=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04977-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04977-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-gallery-id=\"4616\" data-envira-item-id=\"4577\" data-envira-caption=\"Toffles Crossing, on the course of Victoria Road, severed by the construction of the railway.\" alt=\"Toffles Crossing\" title=\"Toffles Crossing, on the course of Victoria Road, severed by the construction of the railway.\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" data-envira-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04977-640x480.jpg 400w,https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04977-640x480.jpg 2x\" data-envira-width=\"300\" data-envira-height=\"200\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-safe-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div id=\"envira-gallery-item-4578\" class=\"envira-gallery-item enviratope-item envira-gallery-item-2 envira-lazy-load\" style=\"padding-left: 1px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-right: 1px;\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-item-inner\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-right\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-right\"><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04979.jpg\" class=\"envira-gallery-4616 envira-gallery-link\" rel=\"enviragallery4616\" title=\"Victoria Road is seen from Toffles Crossing\" data-envira-caption=\"Victoria Road is seen from Toffles Crossing\" data-envira-retina=\"\" data-thumbnail=\"\"  itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><img id=\"envira-gallery-image-4578\" class=\"envira-gallery-image envira-gallery-image-2 envira-normal envira-lazy\" data-envira-index=\"2\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04979-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04979-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-gallery-id=\"4616\" data-envira-item-id=\"4578\" data-envira-caption=\"Victoria Road is seen from Toffles Crossing\" alt=\"Toffles Crossing\" title=\"Victoria Road is seen from Toffles Crossing\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" data-envira-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04979-640x480.jpg 400w,https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04979-640x480.jpg 2x\" data-envira-width=\"300\" data-envira-height=\"200\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-safe-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div id=\"envira-gallery-item-4617\" class=\"envira-gallery-item enviratope-item envira-gallery-item-3 envira-lazy-load\" style=\"padding-left: 1px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-right: 1px;\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-item-inner\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-right\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-right\"><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04927.jpg\" class=\"envira-gallery-4616 envira-gallery-link\" rel=\"enviragallery4616\" title=\"The railway severed this narrow road.\" data-envira-caption=\"The railway severed this narrow road.\" data-envira-retina=\"\" data-thumbnail=\"\"  itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><img id=\"envira-gallery-image-4617\" class=\"envira-gallery-image envira-gallery-image-3 envira-normal envira-lazy\" data-envira-index=\"3\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04927-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04927-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-gallery-id=\"4616\" data-envira-item-id=\"4617\" data-envira-caption=\"The railway severed this narrow road.\" alt=\"Exmouth Branch.\" title=\"The railway severed this narrow road.\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" data-envira-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04927-640x480.jpg 400w,https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04927-640x480.jpg 2x\" data-envira-width=\"300\" data-envira-height=\"200\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-safe-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><noscript><img src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04977.jpg\" alt=\"Toffles Crossing\" \/><img src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04979.jpg\" alt=\"Toffles Crossing\" \/><img src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04927.jpg\" alt=\"Exmouth Branch.\" \/><\/noscript><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Topsham-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Topsham-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5599\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Topsham-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Topsham-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Topsham-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Topsham-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Topsham-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Copyright: Roger Joanes. Shared under&nbsp;<em>Creative Commons.&nbsp;<\/em>+<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Topsham-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Topsham-2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5598\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Topsham-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Topsham-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Topsham-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Topsham-2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Topsham-2-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Copyright: Roger Joanes. Shared under&nbsp;<em>Creative Commons.&nbsp;<\/em>+<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-gray-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size:18px\">Topsham Quay Line<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-envira-envira-gallery\"><div id=\"envira-gallery-wrap-4510\" class=\"envira-gallery-wrap envira-gallery-theme-base envira-lightbox-theme-base\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageGallery\"><div style=\"opacity: 0.0\"  data-row-height=\"150\" data-gallery-theme=\"normal\" id=\"envira-gallery-4510\" class=\"envira-gallery-public envira-gallery-justified-public envira-gallery-0-columns envira-clear enviratope envira-gallery-css-animations\" data-envira-columns=\"0\"><div id=\"envira-gallery-item-4473\" class=\"envira-gallery-item enviratope-item envira-gallery-item-1 envira-lazy-load\" style=\"padding-left: 1px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-right: 1px;\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-item-inner\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-right\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-right\"><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04780.jpg\" class=\"envira-gallery-4510 envira-gallery-link\" rel=\"enviragallery4510\" title=\"Holman Way has taken former railway land to the west of the station. Toffles Crossing is at right.\" data-envira-caption=\"Holman Way has taken former railway land to the west of the station. Toffles Crossing is at right.\" data-envira-retina=\"\" data-thumbnail=\"\"  itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><img id=\"envira-gallery-image-4473\" class=\"envira-gallery-image envira-gallery-image-1 envira-normal envira-lazy\" data-envira-index=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04780-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04780-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-gallery-id=\"4510\" data-envira-item-id=\"4473\" data-envira-caption=\"Holman Way has taken former railway land to the west of the station. Toffles Crossing is at right.\" alt=\"Topsham Quay Line\" title=\"Holman Way has taken former railway land to the west of the station. Toffles Crossing is at right.\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" data-envira-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04780-640x480.jpg 400w,https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04780-640x480.jpg 2x\" data-envira-width=\"300\" data-envira-height=\"200\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-safe-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div id=\"envira-gallery-item-4474\" class=\"envira-gallery-item enviratope-item envira-gallery-item-2 envira-lazy-load\" style=\"padding-left: 1px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-right: 1px;\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-item-inner\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-right\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-right\"><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04781.jpg\" class=\"envira-gallery-4510 envira-gallery-link\" rel=\"enviragallery4510\" title=\"The road curves as the railway did on its way to the quay. The footpath at right, leading from Station Road, is unchanged.\" data-envira-caption=\"The road curves as the railway did on its way to the quay. The footpath at right, leading from Station Road, is unchanged.\" data-envira-retina=\"\" data-thumbnail=\"\"  itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><img id=\"envira-gallery-image-4474\" class=\"envira-gallery-image envira-gallery-image-2 envira-normal envira-lazy\" data-envira-index=\"2\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04781-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04781-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-gallery-id=\"4510\" data-envira-item-id=\"4474\" data-envira-caption=\"The road curves as the railway did on its way to the quay. The footpath at right, leading from Station Road, is unchanged.\" alt=\"Topsham Quay Line\" title=\"The road curves as the railway did on its way to the quay. The footpath at right, leading from Station Road, is unchanged.\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" data-envira-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04781-640x480.jpg 400w,https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04781-640x480.jpg 2x\" data-envira-width=\"300\" data-envira-height=\"200\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-safe-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div id=\"envira-gallery-item-4618\" class=\"envira-gallery-item enviratope-item envira-gallery-item-3 envira-lazy-load\" style=\"padding-left: 1px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-right: 1px;\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-item-inner\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-right\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-right\"><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04784.jpg\" class=\"envira-gallery-4510 envira-gallery-link\" rel=\"enviragallery4510\" title=\"The footbridge over the former line remains. Just beyond it, there had been a catch point which had to be held over to allow a movement towards the quay.\" data-envira-caption=\"The footbridge over the former line remains. Just beyond it, there had been a catch point which had to be held over to allow a movement towards the quay.\" data-envira-retina=\"\" data-thumbnail=\"\"  itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><img id=\"envira-gallery-image-4618\" class=\"envira-gallery-image envira-gallery-image-3 envira-normal envira-lazy\" data-envira-index=\"3\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04784-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04784-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-gallery-id=\"4510\" data-envira-item-id=\"4618\" data-envira-caption=\"The footbridge over the former line remains. Just beyond it, there had been a catch point which had to be held over to allow a movement towards the quay.\" alt=\"Topsham Quay Line\" title=\"The footbridge over the former line remains. Just beyond it, there had been a catch point which had to be held over to allow a movement towards the quay.\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" data-envira-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04784-640x480.jpg 400w,https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04784-640x480.jpg 2x\" data-envira-width=\"300\" data-envira-height=\"200\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-safe-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div id=\"envira-gallery-item-4619\" class=\"envira-gallery-item enviratope-item envira-gallery-item-4 envira-lazy-load\" style=\"padding-left: 1px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-right: 1px;\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-item-inner\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-right\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-right\"><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04785.jpg\" class=\"envira-gallery-4510 envira-gallery-link\" rel=\"enviragallery4510\" title=\"The micaceous hematite paint pigment would once have glistened in the sun.\" data-envira-caption=\"The micaceous hematite paint pigment would once have glistened in the sun.\" data-envira-retina=\"\" data-thumbnail=\"\"  itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><img id=\"envira-gallery-image-4619\" class=\"envira-gallery-image envira-gallery-image-4 envira-normal envira-lazy\" data-envira-index=\"4\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04785-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04785-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-gallery-id=\"4510\" data-envira-item-id=\"4619\" data-envira-caption=\"The micaceous hematite paint pigment would once have glistened in the sun.\" alt=\"Topsham Quay Line\" title=\"The micaceous hematite paint pigment would once have glistened in the sun.\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" data-envira-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04785-640x480.jpg 400w,https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04785-640x480.jpg 2x\" data-envira-width=\"300\" data-envira-height=\"200\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-safe-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div id=\"envira-gallery-item-4620\" class=\"envira-gallery-item enviratope-item envira-gallery-item-5 envira-lazy-load\" style=\"padding-left: 1px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-right: 1px;\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-item-inner\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-right\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-right\"><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04786.jpg\" class=\"envira-gallery-4510 envira-gallery-link\" rel=\"enviragallery4510\" title=\"How many Topsham residents know of this bridge's origin?\" data-envira-caption=\"How many Topsham residents know of this bridge's origin?\" data-envira-retina=\"\" data-thumbnail=\"\"  itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><img id=\"envira-gallery-image-4620\" class=\"envira-gallery-image envira-gallery-image-5 envira-normal envira-lazy\" data-envira-index=\"5\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04786-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04786-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-gallery-id=\"4510\" data-envira-item-id=\"4620\" data-envira-caption=\"How many Topsham residents know of this bridge's origin?\" alt=\"Topsham Quay Line\" title=\"How many Topsham residents know of this bridge's origin?\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" data-envira-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04786-640x480.jpg 400w,https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04786-640x480.jpg 2x\" data-envira-width=\"300\" data-envira-height=\"200\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-safe-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div id=\"envira-gallery-item-4475\" class=\"envira-gallery-item enviratope-item envira-gallery-item-6 envira-lazy-load\" style=\"padding-left: 1px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-right: 1px;\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-item-inner\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-right\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-right\"><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04787.jpg\" class=\"envira-gallery-4510 envira-gallery-link\" rel=\"enviragallery4510\" title=\"Looking from the footbridge down the former severe incline to the quay.\" data-envira-caption=\"Looking from the footbridge down the former severe incline to the quay.\" data-envira-retina=\"\" data-thumbnail=\"\"  itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><img id=\"envira-gallery-image-4475\" class=\"envira-gallery-image envira-gallery-image-6 envira-normal envira-lazy\" data-envira-index=\"6\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04787-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04787-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-gallery-id=\"4510\" data-envira-item-id=\"4475\" data-envira-caption=\"Looking from the footbridge down the former severe incline to the quay.\" alt=\"Topsham Quay Line\" title=\"Looking from the footbridge down the former severe incline to the quay.\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" data-envira-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04787-640x480.jpg 400w,https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04787-640x480.jpg 2x\" data-envira-width=\"300\" data-envira-height=\"200\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-safe-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div id=\"envira-gallery-item-4476\" class=\"envira-gallery-item enviratope-item envira-gallery-item-7 envira-lazy-load\" style=\"padding-left: 1px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-right: 1px;\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-item-inner\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-right\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-right\"><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04790.jpg\" class=\"envira-gallery-4510 envira-gallery-link\" rel=\"enviragallery4510\" title=\"Looking up the incline from near the quay.\" data-envira-caption=\"Looking up the incline from near the quay.\" data-envira-retina=\"\" data-thumbnail=\"\"  itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><img id=\"envira-gallery-image-4476\" class=\"envira-gallery-image envira-gallery-image-7 envira-normal envira-lazy\" data-envira-index=\"7\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04790-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04790-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-gallery-id=\"4510\" data-envira-item-id=\"4476\" data-envira-caption=\"Looking up the incline from near the quay.\" alt=\"Topsham Quay Line\" title=\"Looking up the incline from near the quay.\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" data-envira-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04790-640x480.jpg 400w,https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04790-640x480.jpg 2x\" data-envira-width=\"300\" data-envira-height=\"200\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-safe-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div id=\"envira-gallery-item-4478\" class=\"envira-gallery-item enviratope-item envira-gallery-item-8 envira-lazy-load\" style=\"padding-left: 1px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-right: 1px;\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-item-inner\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-right\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-right\"><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04793.jpg\" class=\"envira-gallery-4510 envira-gallery-link\" rel=\"enviragallery4510\" title=\"A line once ran alongside the quay. The store was put up after the line closed in 1957.\" data-envira-caption=\"A line once ran alongside the quay. The store was put up after the line closed in 1957.\" data-envira-retina=\"\" data-thumbnail=\"\"  itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><img id=\"envira-gallery-image-4478\" class=\"envira-gallery-image envira-gallery-image-8 envira-normal envira-lazy\" data-envira-index=\"8\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04793-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04793-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-gallery-id=\"4510\" data-envira-item-id=\"4478\" data-envira-caption=\"A line once ran alongside the quay. The store was put up after the line closed in 1957.\" alt=\"Topsham Quay Line\" title=\"A line once ran alongside the quay. The store was put up after the line closed in 1957.\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" data-envira-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04793-640x480.jpg 400w,https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04793-640x480.jpg 2x\" data-envira-width=\"300\" data-envira-height=\"200\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-safe-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div id=\"envira-gallery-item-4477\" class=\"envira-gallery-item enviratope-item envira-gallery-item-9 envira-lazy-load\" style=\"padding-left: 1px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-right: 1px;\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-item-inner\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-right\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-right\"><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04792.jpg\" class=\"envira-gallery-4510 envira-gallery-link\" rel=\"enviragallery4510\" title=\"Topsham was once the second busiest port in England.\" data-envira-caption=\"Topsham was once the second busiest port in England.\" data-envira-retina=\"\" data-thumbnail=\"\"  itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><img id=\"envira-gallery-image-4477\" class=\"envira-gallery-image envira-gallery-image-9 envira-normal envira-lazy\" data-envira-index=\"9\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04792-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04792-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-gallery-id=\"4510\" data-envira-item-id=\"4477\" data-envira-caption=\"Topsham was once the second busiest port in England.\" alt=\"Topsham Quay Line\" title=\"Topsham was once the second busiest port in England.\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" data-envira-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04792-640x480.jpg 400w,https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04792-640x480.jpg 2x\" data-envira-width=\"300\" data-envira-height=\"200\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-safe-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><noscript><img src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04780.jpg\" alt=\"Topsham Quay Line\" \/><img src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04781.jpg\" alt=\"Topsham Quay Line\" \/><img src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04784.jpg\" alt=\"Topsham Quay Line\" \/><img src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04785.jpg\" alt=\"Topsham Quay Line\" \/><img src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04786.jpg\" alt=\"Topsham Quay Line\" \/><img src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04787.jpg\" alt=\"Topsham Quay Line\" \/><img src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04790.jpg\" alt=\"Topsham Quay Line\" \/><img src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04793.jpg\" alt=\"Topsham Quay Line\" \/><img src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04792.jpg\" alt=\"Topsham Quay Line\" \/><\/noscript><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Topsham-Quay-Branch-1930-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4558\" width=\"669\" height=\"563\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Topsham-Quay-Branch-1930-1.jpg 580w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Topsham-Quay-Branch-1930-1-300x252.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 669px) 100vw, 669px\" \/><figcaption>This 1930 aerial view captures nearly the whole railway scene. Topsham Station lies at middle right and the line to Exeter is seen going towards top right. New Court and its drive can just be seen at the top. The quay line is shown in full, with trucks standing on the curve near the water&#8217;s edge.<br>Topsham was entirely separate from Exeter in the scout&#8217;s memory, but is now part of the city, both physically and administratively.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04928-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04928-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4446\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04928-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04928-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04928-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04928-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04928-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>From the trestle carrying the Exe Estuary Trail, the site of the former Odams&#8217; Manure &amp; Chemical Factory can be seen across Bowling Green Marsh and the River Clyst. +<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/DSC07863.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8201\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/DSC07863.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/DSC07863-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/DSC07863-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>It was fortunate that the River Clyst Viaduct had been built with piers that were wide enough for a double line, because when the spans came up for renewal in 1959, new girders could be placed on the Downside. The old steelwork was recovered from the Exe Estuary side in 1961.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Clyst-Viaduct.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Clyst-Viaduct-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Clyst-Viaduct-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Clyst-Viaduct-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Clyst-Viaduct-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Clyst-Viaduct-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Clyst-Viaduct-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>The former alignment can be seen in the foreground as the train passes Topsham&#8217;s Up distant.<br>Copyright: Roger Joanes. Shared under&nbsp;<em>Creative Commons.&nbsp;<\/em>+<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Clyst.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"778\" height=\"425\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Clyst.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4626\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Clyst.png 778w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Clyst-300x164.png 300w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Clyst-768x420.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 778px) 100vw, 778px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Extracted from <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/the-railway.php#spantastic\">Spantastic<\/a><\/em>, on the railway&#8217;s web pages. +<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC07862.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9240\" width=\"570\" height=\"379\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC07862.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC07862-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC07862-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 570px) 100vw, 570px\" \/><figcaption>Network Rail&#8217;s trademark tree is growing on the viaduct.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-gray-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size:18px\">Odams&#8217; Siding<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.nls.uk\/geo\/explore\/side-by-side-old\/#zoom=16.2&amp;lat=50.68169&amp;lon=-3.45185&amp;layers=168&amp;right=ESRIWorld\">private siding<\/a> made a trailing connection with the line towards Exmouth and was served by trips from Topsham. An example of a very short distance rail traffic was guano landed at Topsham and worked to Odams&#8217;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-envira-envira-gallery\"><div id=\"envira-gallery-wrap-4511\" class=\"envira-gallery-wrap envira-gallery-theme-base envira-lightbox-theme-base\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageGallery\"><div style=\"opacity: 0.0\"  data-row-height=\"150\" data-gallery-theme=\"normal\" id=\"envira-gallery-4511\" class=\"envira-gallery-public envira-gallery-justified-public envira-gallery-0-columns envira-clear enviratope envira-gallery-css-animations\" data-envira-columns=\"0\"><div id=\"envira-gallery-item-4479\" class=\"envira-gallery-item enviratope-item envira-gallery-item-1 envira-lazy-load\" style=\"padding-left: 1px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-right: 1px;\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-item-inner\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-right\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-right\"><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04795.jpg\" class=\"envira-gallery-4511 envira-gallery-link\" rel=\"enviragallery4511\" title=\"The line is behind the trees and the scout is standing on the course of the private siding.\" data-envira-caption=\"The line is behind the trees and the scout is standing on the course of the private siding.\" data-envira-retina=\"\" data-thumbnail=\"\"  itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><img id=\"envira-gallery-image-4479\" class=\"envira-gallery-image envira-gallery-image-1 envira-normal envira-lazy\" data-envira-index=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04795-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04795-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-gallery-id=\"4511\" data-envira-item-id=\"4479\" data-envira-caption=\"The line is behind the trees and the scout is standing on the course of the private siding.\" alt=\"Odams&#039; Siding\" title=\"The line is behind the trees and the scout is standing on the course of the private siding.\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" data-envira-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04795-640x480.jpg 400w,https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04795-640x480.jpg 2x\" data-envira-width=\"300\" data-envira-height=\"200\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-safe-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div id=\"envira-gallery-item-4480\" class=\"envira-gallery-item enviratope-item envira-gallery-item-2 envira-lazy-load\" style=\"padding-left: 1px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-right: 1px;\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-item-inner\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-right\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-right\"><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04796.jpg\" class=\"envira-gallery-4511 envira-gallery-link\" rel=\"enviragallery4511\" title=\"The course of the siding alongside the Clyst usefully has been kept clear.\" data-envira-caption=\"The course of the siding alongside the Clyst usefully has been kept clear.\" data-envira-retina=\"\" data-thumbnail=\"\"  itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><img id=\"envira-gallery-image-4480\" class=\"envira-gallery-image envira-gallery-image-2 envira-normal envira-lazy\" data-envira-index=\"2\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04796-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04796-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-gallery-id=\"4511\" data-envira-item-id=\"4480\" data-envira-caption=\"The course of the siding alongside the Clyst usefully has been kept clear.\" alt=\"Odams&#039; Siding\" title=\"The course of the siding alongside the Clyst usefully has been kept clear.\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" data-envira-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04796-640x480.jpg 400w,https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04796-640x480.jpg 2x\" data-envira-width=\"300\" data-envira-height=\"200\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-safe-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div id=\"envira-gallery-item-4636\" class=\"envira-gallery-item enviratope-item envira-gallery-item-3 envira-lazy-load\" style=\"padding-left: 1px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-right: 1px;\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-item-inner\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-right\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-right\"><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC05004.jpg\" class=\"envira-gallery-4511 envira-gallery-link\" rel=\"enviragallery4511\" title=\"The course of the siding is used for access to some houseboats moored on the Clyst.\" data-envira-caption=\"The course of the siding is used for access to some houseboats moored on the Clyst.\" data-envira-retina=\"\" data-thumbnail=\"\"  itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><img id=\"envira-gallery-image-4636\" class=\"envira-gallery-image envira-gallery-image-3 envira-normal envira-lazy\" data-envira-index=\"3\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC05004-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC05004-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-gallery-id=\"4511\" data-envira-item-id=\"4636\" data-envira-caption=\"The course of the siding is used for access to some houseboats moored on the Clyst.\" alt=\"Odams&#039; Siding\" title=\"The course of the siding is used for access to some houseboats moored on the Clyst.\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" data-envira-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC05004-640x480.jpg 400w,https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC05004-640x480.jpg 2x\" data-envira-width=\"300\" data-envira-height=\"200\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-safe-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div id=\"envira-gallery-item-4635\" class=\"envira-gallery-item enviratope-item envira-gallery-item-4 envira-lazy-load\" style=\"padding-left: 1px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-right: 1px;\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-item-inner\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-right\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-right\"><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC05003.jpg\" class=\"envira-gallery-4511 envira-gallery-link\" rel=\"enviragallery4511\" title=\"Looking towards the main line, the siding passed through the yard ahead.\" data-envira-caption=\"Looking towards the main line, the siding passed through the yard ahead.\" data-envira-retina=\"\" data-thumbnail=\"\"  itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><img id=\"envira-gallery-image-4635\" class=\"envira-gallery-image envira-gallery-image-4 envira-normal envira-lazy\" data-envira-index=\"4\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC05003-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC05003-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-gallery-id=\"4511\" data-envira-item-id=\"4635\" data-envira-caption=\"Looking towards the main line, the siding passed through the yard ahead.\" alt=\"Odams&#039; Siding\" title=\"Looking towards the main line, the siding passed through the yard ahead.\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" data-envira-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC05003-640x480.jpg 400w,https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC05003-640x480.jpg 2x\" data-envira-width=\"300\" data-envira-height=\"200\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-safe-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div id=\"envira-gallery-item-4634\" class=\"envira-gallery-item enviratope-item envira-gallery-item-5 envira-lazy-load\" style=\"padding-left: 1px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-right: 1px;\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-item-inner\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-right\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-right\"><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC05002.jpg\" class=\"envira-gallery-4511 envira-gallery-link\" rel=\"enviragallery4511\" title=\"The siding extended into the complex where the building are today.\" data-envira-caption=\"The siding extended into the complex where the building are today.\" data-envira-retina=\"\" data-thumbnail=\"\"  itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><img id=\"envira-gallery-image-4634\" class=\"envira-gallery-image envira-gallery-image-5 envira-normal envira-lazy\" data-envira-index=\"5\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC05002-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC05002-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-gallery-id=\"4511\" data-envira-item-id=\"4634\" data-envira-caption=\"The siding extended into the complex where the building are today.\" alt=\"Odams&#039; Siding\" title=\"The siding extended into the complex where the building are today.\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" data-envira-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC05002-640x480.jpg 400w,https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC05002-640x480.jpg 2x\" data-envira-width=\"300\" data-envira-height=\"200\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-safe-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><noscript><img src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04795.jpg\" alt=\"Odams&#039; Siding\" \/><img src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04796.jpg\" alt=\"Odams&#039; Siding\" \/><img src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC05004.jpg\" alt=\"Odams&#039; Siding\" \/><img src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC05003.jpg\" alt=\"Odams&#039; Siding\" \/><img src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC05002.jpg\" alt=\"Odams&#039; Siding\" \/><\/noscript><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC05006.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4637\" width=\"564\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC05006.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC05006-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC05006-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 564px) 100vw, 564px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC05445.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5080\" width=\"351\" height=\"233\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC05445.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC05445-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC05445-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 351px) 100vw, 351px\" \/><figcaption>New tarmac and markings on the course of Odams&#8217; Siding.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Before the bridge over the Clyst was built, the Exe Estuary Trail was routed via Topsham Bridge, Marsh Barton (opposite today&#8217;s Dart&#8217;s Farm) and Odams&#8217; Siding. The scout was told by someone in the know at <em>Sustrans<\/em> that the county only had a ten-year lease, which must have been extended.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">The path now sees very little use and the scout was surprised to find that the length that takes part of the siding formation had been completely resurfaced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">The county road network is in an appalling state, yet a huge expense has been incurred here on a path that was quite adequately surfaced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-gray-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size:18px\">Woodbury Road\/Exton<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">The station was Woodbury Road until 1958. The passenger fare book from here, kept in the collection at Christow, was recently deposited in the fake booking office at Okehampton.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-envira-envira-gallery\"><div id=\"envira-gallery-wrap-4508\" class=\"envira-gallery-wrap envira-gallery-theme-base envira-lightbox-theme-base\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageGallery\"><div style=\"opacity: 0.0\"  data-row-height=\"150\" data-gallery-theme=\"normal\" id=\"envira-gallery-4508\" class=\"envira-gallery-public envira-gallery-justified-public envira-gallery-0-columns envira-clear enviratope envira-gallery-css-animations\" data-envira-columns=\"0\"><div id=\"envira-gallery-item-4494\" class=\"envira-gallery-item enviratope-item envira-gallery-item-1 envira-lazy-load\" style=\"padding-left: 1px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-right: 1px;\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-item-inner\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-right\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-right\"><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC00146-1-scaled.jpg\" class=\"envira-gallery-4508 envira-gallery-link\" rel=\"enviragallery4508\" title=\"The line towards Exmouth in 2019.\" data-envira-caption=\"The line towards Exmouth in 2019.\" data-envira-retina=\"\" data-thumbnail=\"\"  itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><img id=\"envira-gallery-image-4494\" class=\"envira-gallery-image envira-gallery-image-1 envira-normal envira-lazy\" data-envira-index=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC00146-1-1024x683-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC00146-1-1024x683-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-gallery-id=\"4508\" data-envira-item-id=\"4494\" data-envira-caption=\"The line towards Exmouth in 2019.\" alt=\"Exton Station\" title=\"The line towards Exmouth in 2019.\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" data-envira-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC00146-1-1024x683-640x480.jpg 400w,https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC00146-1-1024x683-640x480.jpg 2x\" data-envira-width=\"300\" data-envira-height=\"200\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-safe-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div id=\"envira-gallery-item-8203\" class=\"envira-gallery-item enviratope-item envira-gallery-item-2 envira-lazy-load\" style=\"padding-left: 1px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-right: 1px;\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-item-inner\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-right\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-right\"><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/DSC07870.jpg\" class=\"envira-gallery-4508 envira-gallery-link\" rel=\"enviragallery4508\" title=\"Exmouth can be seen in the distance.\" data-envira-caption=\"Exmouth can be seen in the distance.\" data-envira-retina=\"\" data-thumbnail=\"\"  itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><img id=\"envira-gallery-image-8203\" class=\"envira-gallery-image envira-gallery-image-2 envira-normal envira-lazy\" data-envira-index=\"2\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/DSC07870-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/DSC07870-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-gallery-id=\"4508\" data-envira-item-id=\"8203\" data-envira-caption=\"Exmouth can be seen in the distance.\" alt=\"Exmouth Branch\" title=\"Exmouth can be seen in the distance.\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" data-envira-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/DSC07870-640x480.jpg 400w,https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/DSC07870-640x480.jpg 2x\" data-envira-width=\"300\" data-envira-height=\"200\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-safe-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div id=\"envira-gallery-item-4492\" class=\"envira-gallery-item enviratope-item envira-gallery-item-3 envira-lazy-load\" style=\"padding-left: 1px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-right: 1px;\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-item-inner\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-right\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-right\"><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC00143-scaled.jpg\" class=\"envira-gallery-4508 envira-gallery-link\" rel=\"enviragallery4508\" title=\"The line towards Exeter in 2019. Some platforms are lengthened; parts of others fall into disuse.\" data-envira-caption=\"The line towards Exeter in 2019. Some platforms are lengthened; parts of others fall into disuse.\" data-envira-retina=\"\" data-thumbnail=\"\"  itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><img id=\"envira-gallery-image-4492\" class=\"envira-gallery-image envira-gallery-image-3 envira-normal envira-lazy\" data-envira-index=\"3\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC00143-1024x683-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC00143-1024x683-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-gallery-id=\"4508\" data-envira-item-id=\"4492\" data-envira-caption=\"The line towards Exeter in 2019. Some platforms are lengthened; parts of others fall into disuse.\" alt=\"Exton Station\" title=\"The line towards Exeter in 2019. Some platforms are lengthened; parts of others fall into disuse.\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" data-envira-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC00143-1024x683-640x480.jpg 400w,https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC00143-1024x683-640x480.jpg 2x\" data-envira-width=\"300\" data-envira-height=\"200\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-safe-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div id=\"envira-gallery-item-4489\" class=\"envira-gallery-item enviratope-item envira-gallery-item-4 envira-lazy-load\" style=\"padding-left: 1px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-right: 1px;\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-item-inner\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-right\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-right\"><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC00144.jpg\" class=\"envira-gallery-4508 envira-gallery-link\" rel=\"enviragallery4508\" title=\"The siding went to the right, behind the platform.\" data-envira-caption=\"The siding went to the right, behind the platform.\" data-envira-retina=\"\" data-thumbnail=\"\"  itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><img id=\"envira-gallery-image-4489\" class=\"envira-gallery-image envira-gallery-image-4 envira-normal envira-lazy\" data-envira-index=\"4\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC00144-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC00144-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-gallery-id=\"4508\" data-envira-item-id=\"4489\" data-envira-caption=\"The siding went to the right, behind the platform.\" alt=\"Exton Station\" title=\"The siding went to the right, behind the platform.\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" data-envira-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC00144-640x480.jpg 400w,https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC00144-640x480.jpg 2x\" data-envira-width=\"300\" data-envira-height=\"200\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-safe-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div id=\"envira-gallery-item-4486\" class=\"envira-gallery-item enviratope-item envira-gallery-item-5 envira-lazy-load\" style=\"padding-left: 1px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-right: 1px;\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-item-inner\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-right\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-right\"><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC00140.jpg\" class=\"envira-gallery-4508 envira-gallery-link\" rel=\"enviragallery4508\" title=\"An enclosed shelter had just been replaced by this miserable and useless affair in 2019.\" data-envira-caption=\"An enclosed shelter had just been replaced by this miserable and useless affair in 2019.\" data-envira-retina=\"\" data-thumbnail=\"\"  itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><img id=\"envira-gallery-image-4486\" class=\"envira-gallery-image envira-gallery-image-5 envira-normal envira-lazy\" data-envira-index=\"5\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC00140-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC00140-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-gallery-id=\"4508\" data-envira-item-id=\"4486\" data-envira-caption=\"An enclosed shelter had just been replaced by this miserable and useless affair in 2019.\" alt=\"Exton Station\" title=\"An enclosed shelter had just been replaced by this miserable and useless affair in 2019.\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" data-envira-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC00140-640x480.jpg 400w,https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC00140-640x480.jpg 2x\" data-envira-width=\"300\" data-envira-height=\"200\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-safe-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div id=\"envira-gallery-item-4452\" class=\"envira-gallery-item enviratope-item envira-gallery-item-6 envira-lazy-load\" style=\"padding-left: 1px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-right: 1px;\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-item-inner\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-right\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-right\"><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04929-1.jpg\" class=\"envira-gallery-4508 envira-gallery-link\" rel=\"enviragallery4508\" title=\"The siding buffer stop was where the low building is at right.\" data-envira-caption=\"The siding buffer stop was where the low building is at right.\" data-envira-retina=\"\" data-thumbnail=\"\"  itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><img id=\"envira-gallery-image-4452\" class=\"envira-gallery-image envira-gallery-image-6 envira-normal envira-lazy\" data-envira-index=\"6\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04929-1-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04929-1-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-gallery-id=\"4508\" data-envira-item-id=\"4452\" data-envira-caption=\"The siding buffer stop was where the low building is at right.\" alt=\"Exton Station\" title=\"The siding buffer stop was where the low building is at right.\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" data-envira-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04929-1-640x480.jpg 400w,https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04929-1-640x480.jpg 2x\" data-envira-width=\"300\" data-envira-height=\"200\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-safe-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div id=\"envira-gallery-item-6925\" class=\"envira-gallery-item enviratope-item envira-gallery-item-7 envira-lazy-load\" style=\"padding-left: 1px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-right: 1px;\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-item-inner\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-right\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-right\"><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC06742.jpg\" class=\"envira-gallery-4508 envira-gallery-link\" rel=\"enviragallery4508\" title=\"A mixture of concrete castings has been used to defend the bank subject to tidal wash.\" data-envira-caption=\"A mixture of concrete castings has been used to defend the bank subject to tidal wash.\" data-envira-retina=\"\" data-thumbnail=\"\"  itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><img id=\"envira-gallery-image-6925\" class=\"envira-gallery-image envira-gallery-image-7 envira-normal envira-lazy\" data-envira-index=\"7\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC06742-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC06742-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-gallery-id=\"4508\" data-envira-item-id=\"6925\" data-envira-caption=\"A mixture of concrete castings has been used to defend the bank subject to tidal wash.\" alt=\"Exmouth Branch\" title=\"A mixture of concrete castings has been used to defend the bank subject to tidal wash.\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" data-envira-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC06742-640x480.jpg 400w,https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC06742-640x480.jpg 2x\" data-envira-width=\"300\" data-envira-height=\"200\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-safe-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div id=\"envira-gallery-item-6926\" class=\"envira-gallery-item enviratope-item envira-gallery-item-8 envira-lazy-load\" style=\"padding-left: 1px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-right: 1px;\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-item-inner\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-right\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-right\"><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC06744.jpg\" class=\"envira-gallery-4508 envira-gallery-link\" rel=\"enviragallery4508\" title=\"This may have been the surplus from Weston Milton after the construction of Lympstone Commando.\" data-envira-caption=\"This may have been the surplus from Weston Milton after the construction of Lympstone Commando.\" data-envira-retina=\"\" data-thumbnail=\"\"  itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><img id=\"envira-gallery-image-6926\" class=\"envira-gallery-image envira-gallery-image-8 envira-normal envira-lazy\" data-envira-index=\"8\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC06744-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC06744-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-gallery-id=\"4508\" data-envira-item-id=\"6926\" data-envira-caption=\"This may have been the surplus from Weston Milton after the construction of Lympstone Commando.\" alt=\"Exmouth Branch\" title=\"This may have been the surplus from Weston Milton after the construction of Lympstone Commando.\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" data-envira-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC06744-640x480.jpg 400w,https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC06744-640x480.jpg 2x\" data-envira-width=\"300\" data-envira-height=\"200\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-safe-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><noscript><img src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC00146-1-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Exton Station\" \/><img src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/DSC07870.jpg\" alt=\"Exmouth Branch\" \/><img src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC00143-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Exton Station\" \/><img src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC00144.jpg\" alt=\"Exton Station\" \/><img src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC00140.jpg\" alt=\"Exton Station\" \/><img src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04929-1.jpg\" alt=\"Exton Station\" \/><img src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC06742.jpg\" alt=\"Exmouth Branch\" \/><img src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC06744.jpg\" alt=\"Exmouth Branch\" \/><\/noscript><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Bridge No. 15, just beyond the station was damaged by floodwater in September, 1960. After being temporarily repaired, a bridge was brought from Lapford to replace it, one of the many on the North Devon that was built for a doubling of the line that did not materialize.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-envira-envira-gallery\"><div id=\"envira-gallery-wrap-8194\" class=\"envira-gallery-wrap envira-gallery-theme-base envira-lightbox-theme-base\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageGallery\"><div style=\"opacity: 0.0\"  data-row-height=\"150\" data-gallery-theme=\"normal\" id=\"envira-gallery-8194\" class=\"envira-gallery-public envira-gallery-justified-public envira-gallery-0-columns envira-clear enviratope envira-gallery-css-animations\" data-envira-columns=\"0\"><div id=\"envira-gallery-item-7836\" class=\"envira-gallery-item enviratope-item envira-gallery-item-1 envira-lazy-load\" style=\"padding-left: 1px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-right: 1px;\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-item-inner\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-right\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-right\"><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Lapford.png\" class=\"envira-gallery-8194 envira-gallery-link\" rel=\"enviragallery8194\" title=\"The unused bridge at Lapford in the severe flooding of autumn, 1960.\" data-envira-caption=\"The unused bridge at Lapford in the severe flooding of autumn, 1960.\" data-envira-retina=\"\" data-thumbnail=\"\"  itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><img id=\"envira-gallery-image-7836\" class=\"envira-gallery-image envira-gallery-image-1 envira-normal envira-lazy\" data-envira-index=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Lapford-640x480.png\" data-envira-src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Lapford-640x480.png\" data-envira-gallery-id=\"8194\" data-envira-item-id=\"7836\" data-envira-caption=\"The unused bridge at Lapford in the severe flooding of autumn, 1960.\" alt=\"Exmouth Branch\" title=\"The unused bridge at Lapford in the severe flooding of autumn, 1960.\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" data-envira-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Lapford-640x480.png 400w,https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Lapford-640x480.png 2x\" data-envira-width=\"300\" data-envira-height=\"225\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-safe-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div id=\"envira-gallery-item-8999\" class=\"envira-gallery-item enviratope-item envira-gallery-item-2 envira-lazy-load\" style=\"padding-left: 1px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-right: 1px;\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-item-inner\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-right\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-right\"><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/DSC08586.jpg\" class=\"envira-gallery-8194 envira-gallery-link\" rel=\"enviragallery8194\" title=\"And here it is at Exton today.\" data-envira-caption=\"And here it is at Exton today.\" data-envira-retina=\"\" data-thumbnail=\"\"  itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><img id=\"envira-gallery-image-8999\" class=\"envira-gallery-image envira-gallery-image-2 envira-normal envira-lazy\" data-envira-index=\"2\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/DSC08586-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/DSC08586-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-gallery-id=\"8194\" data-envira-item-id=\"8999\" data-envira-caption=\"And here it is at Exton today.\" alt=\"Exmouth Branch\" title=\"And here it is at Exton today.\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" data-envira-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/DSC08586-640x480.jpg 400w,https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/DSC08586-640x480.jpg 2x\" data-envira-width=\"300\" data-envira-height=\"200\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-safe-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div id=\"envira-gallery-item-9000\" class=\"envira-gallery-item enviratope-item envira-gallery-item-3 envira-lazy-load\" style=\"padding-left: 1px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-right: 1px;\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-item-inner\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-right\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-right\"><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/DSC08587.jpg\" class=\"envira-gallery-8194 envira-gallery-link\" rel=\"enviragallery8194\" title=\"Along with its increasingly decrepit neighbour.\" data-envira-caption=\"Along with its increasingly decrepit neighbour.\" data-envira-retina=\"\" data-thumbnail=\"\"  itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><img id=\"envira-gallery-image-9000\" class=\"envira-gallery-image envira-gallery-image-3 envira-normal envira-lazy\" data-envira-index=\"3\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/DSC08587-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/DSC08587-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-gallery-id=\"8194\" data-envira-item-id=\"9000\" data-envira-caption=\"Along with its increasingly decrepit neighbour.\" alt=\"Exmouth Branch\" title=\"Along with its increasingly decrepit neighbour.\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" data-envira-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/DSC08587-640x480.jpg 400w,https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/DSC08587-640x480.jpg 2x\" data-envira-width=\"300\" data-envira-height=\"200\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-safe-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div id=\"envira-gallery-item-9185\" class=\"envira-gallery-item enviratope-item envira-gallery-item-4 envira-lazy-load\" style=\"padding-left: 1px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-right: 1px;\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-item-inner\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-right\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-right\"><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/DSC08625.jpg\" class=\"envira-gallery-8194 envira-gallery-link\" rel=\"enviragallery8194\" title=\"It is fortunate that passengers do not see the decrepitude.\" data-envira-caption=\"It is fortunate that passengers do not see the decrepitude.\" data-envira-retina=\"\" data-thumbnail=\"\"  itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><img id=\"envira-gallery-image-9185\" class=\"envira-gallery-image envira-gallery-image-4 envira-normal envira-lazy\" data-envira-index=\"4\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/DSC08625-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/DSC08625-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-gallery-id=\"8194\" data-envira-item-id=\"9185\" data-envira-caption=\"It is fortunate that passengers do not see the decrepitude.\" alt=\"Exmouth Branch\" title=\"It is fortunate that passengers do not see the decrepitude.\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" data-envira-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/DSC08625-640x480.jpg 400w,https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/DSC08625-640x480.jpg 2x\" data-envira-width=\"300\" data-envira-height=\"200\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-safe-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div id=\"envira-gallery-item-10116\" class=\"envira-gallery-item enviratope-item envira-gallery-item-5 envira-lazy-load\" style=\"padding-left: 1px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-right: 1px;\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-item-inner\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-right\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-right\"><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/DSC09126.jpg\" class=\"envira-gallery-8194 envira-gallery-link\" rel=\"enviragallery8194\" title=\"Old sleeper fence posts and the rail post which once carried the bridge number plate.\" data-envira-caption=\"Old sleeper fence posts and the rail post which once carried the bridge number plate.\" data-envira-retina=\"\" data-thumbnail=\"\"  itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><img id=\"envira-gallery-image-10116\" class=\"envira-gallery-image envira-gallery-image-5 envira-normal envira-lazy\" data-envira-index=\"5\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/DSC09126-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/DSC09126-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-gallery-id=\"8194\" data-envira-item-id=\"10116\" data-envira-caption=\"Old sleeper fence posts and the rail post which once carried the bridge number plate.\" alt=\"Exmouth Branch\" title=\"Old sleeper fence posts and the rail post which once carried the bridge number plate.\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" data-envira-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/DSC09126-640x480.jpg 400w,https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/DSC09126-640x480.jpg 2x\" data-envira-width=\"300\" data-envira-height=\"200\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-safe-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><noscript><img src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Lapford.png\" alt=\"Exmouth Branch\" \/><img src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/DSC08586.jpg\" alt=\"Exmouth Branch\" \/><img src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/DSC08587.jpg\" alt=\"Exmouth Branch\" \/><img src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/DSC08625.jpg\" alt=\"Exmouth Branch\" \/><img src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/DSC09126.jpg\" alt=\"Exmouth Branch\" \/><\/noscript><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/lfSuzASJgjg\">Gently decaying steel spans are still deflected by the passage of trains.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><strong>2024:<\/strong>  Had the standard changed, making the old enclosed shelter too close to the platform edge?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-envira-envira-gallery\"><div id=\"envira-gallery-wrap-8876\" class=\"envira-gallery-wrap envira-gallery-theme-base envira-lightbox-theme-base\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageGallery\"><div style=\"opacity: 0.0\"  data-row-height=\"150\" data-gallery-theme=\"normal\" id=\"envira-gallery-8876\" class=\"envira-gallery-public envira-gallery-justified-public envira-gallery-0-columns envira-clear enviratope envira-gallery-css-animations\" data-envira-columns=\"0\"><div id=\"envira-gallery-item-7532\" class=\"envira-gallery-item enviratope-item envira-gallery-item-1 envira-lazy-load\" style=\"padding-left: 1px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-right: 1px;\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-item-inner\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-right\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-right\"><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/DSC06745.jpg\" class=\"envira-gallery-8876 envira-gallery-link\" rel=\"enviragallery8876\" title=\"In May, a concrete base had been cast for a new shelter.\" data-envira-caption=\"In May, a concrete base had been cast for a new shelter.\" data-envira-retina=\"\" data-thumbnail=\"\"  itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><img id=\"envira-gallery-image-7532\" class=\"envira-gallery-image envira-gallery-image-1 envira-normal envira-lazy\" data-envira-index=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/DSC06745-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/DSC06745-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-gallery-id=\"8876\" data-envira-item-id=\"7532\" data-envira-caption=\"In May, a concrete base had been cast for a new shelter.\" alt=\"Exmouth Branch\" title=\"In May, a concrete base had been cast for a new shelter.\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" data-envira-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/DSC06745-640x480.jpg 400w,https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/DSC06745-640x480.jpg 2x\" data-envira-width=\"300\" data-envira-height=\"200\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-safe-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div id=\"envira-gallery-item-8193\" class=\"envira-gallery-item enviratope-item envira-gallery-item-2 envira-lazy-load\" style=\"padding-left: 1px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-right: 1px;\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-item-inner\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-right\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-right\"><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/DSC07868.jpg\" class=\"envira-gallery-8876 envira-gallery-link\" rel=\"enviragallery8876\" title=\"In August, it had been installed but the edges of the concrete needed to made good and railings were required.\" data-envira-caption=\"In August, it had been installed but the edges of the concrete needed to made good and railings were required.\" data-envira-retina=\"\" data-thumbnail=\"\"  itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><img id=\"envira-gallery-image-8193\" class=\"envira-gallery-image envira-gallery-image-2 envira-normal envira-lazy\" data-envira-index=\"2\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/DSC07868-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/DSC07868-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-gallery-id=\"8876\" data-envira-item-id=\"8193\" data-envira-caption=\"In August, it had been installed but the edges of the concrete needed to made good and railings were required.\" alt=\"Exmouth Branch\" title=\"In August, it had been installed but the edges of the concrete needed to made good and railings were required.\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" data-envira-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/DSC07868-640x480.jpg 400w,https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/DSC07868-640x480.jpg 2x\" data-envira-width=\"300\" data-envira-height=\"200\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-safe-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div id=\"envira-gallery-item-8881\" class=\"envira-gallery-item enviratope-item envira-gallery-item-3 envira-lazy-load\" style=\"padding-left: 1px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-right: 1px;\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-item-inner\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-right\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-right\"><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/DSC08182-scaled.jpg\" class=\"envira-gallery-8876 envira-gallery-link\" rel=\"enviragallery8876\" title=\"The contractor had used O.S.B. shuttering without a release agent. And the brickwork was spoilt.\" data-envira-caption=\"The contractor had used O.S.B. shuttering without a release agent. And the brickwork was spoilt.\" data-envira-retina=\"\" data-thumbnail=\"\"  itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><img id=\"envira-gallery-image-8881\" class=\"envira-gallery-image envira-gallery-image-3 envira-normal envira-lazy\" data-envira-index=\"3\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/DSC08182-1024x683-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/DSC08182-1024x683-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-gallery-id=\"8876\" data-envira-item-id=\"8881\" data-envira-caption=\"The contractor had used O.S.B. shuttering without a release agent. And the brickwork was spoilt.\" alt=\"Exmouth Branch\" title=\"The contractor had used O.S.B. shuttering without a release agent. And the brickwork was spoilt.\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" data-envira-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/DSC08182-1024x683-640x480.jpg 400w,https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/DSC08182-1024x683-640x480.jpg 2x\" data-envira-width=\"300\" data-envira-height=\"200\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-safe-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div id=\"envira-gallery-item-8880\" class=\"envira-gallery-item enviratope-item envira-gallery-item-4 envira-lazy-load\" style=\"padding-left: 1px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-right: 1px;\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-item-inner\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-right\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-right\"><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/DSC08181.jpg\" class=\"envira-gallery-8876 envira-gallery-link\" rel=\"enviragallery8876\" title=\"Two men from another firm came a long way to tidy the edges but could only do this side as a parked car obstructed the other.\" data-envira-caption=\"Two men from another firm came a long way to tidy the edges but could only do this side as a parked car obstructed the other.\" data-envira-retina=\"\" data-thumbnail=\"\"  itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><img id=\"envira-gallery-image-8880\" class=\"envira-gallery-image envira-gallery-image-4 envira-normal envira-lazy\" data-envira-index=\"4\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/DSC08181-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/DSC08181-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-gallery-id=\"8876\" data-envira-item-id=\"8880\" data-envira-caption=\"Two men from another firm came a long way to tidy the edges but could only do this side as a parked car obstructed the other.\" alt=\"Exmouth Branch\" title=\"Two men from another firm came a long way to tidy the edges but could only do this side as a parked car obstructed the other.\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" data-envira-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/DSC08181-640x480.jpg 400w,https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/DSC08181-640x480.jpg 2x\" data-envira-width=\"300\" data-envira-height=\"200\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-safe-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div id=\"envira-gallery-item-8877\" class=\"envira-gallery-item enviratope-item envira-gallery-item-5 envira-lazy-load\" style=\"padding-left: 1px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-right: 1px;\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-item-inner\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-right\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-right\"><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/DSC08554.jpg\" class=\"envira-gallery-8876 envira-gallery-link\" rel=\"enviragallery8876\" title=\"By mid-September the shelter was complete. It being warm and sunny, passengers were perched in the old shelter.\" data-envira-caption=\"By mid-September the shelter was complete. It being warm and sunny, passengers were perched in the old shelter.\" data-envira-retina=\"\" data-thumbnail=\"\"  itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><img id=\"envira-gallery-image-8877\" class=\"envira-gallery-image envira-gallery-image-5 envira-normal envira-lazy\" data-envira-index=\"5\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/DSC08554-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/DSC08554-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-gallery-id=\"8876\" data-envira-item-id=\"8877\" data-envira-caption=\"By mid-September the shelter was complete. It being warm and sunny, passengers were perched in the old shelter.\" alt=\"Exmouth Branch\" title=\"By mid-September the shelter was complete. It being warm and sunny, passengers were perched in the old shelter.\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" data-envira-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/DSC08554-640x480.jpg 400w,https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/DSC08554-640x480.jpg 2x\" data-envira-width=\"300\" data-envira-height=\"200\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-safe-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div id=\"envira-gallery-item-8879\" class=\"envira-gallery-item enviratope-item envira-gallery-item-6 envira-lazy-load\" style=\"padding-left: 1px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-right: 1px;\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-item-inner\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-right\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-right\"><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/DSC08556.jpg\" class=\"envira-gallery-8876 envira-gallery-link\" rel=\"enviragallery8876\" title=\"A passenger waiting for a Down train has this view.\" data-envira-caption=\"A passenger waiting for a Down train has this view.\" data-envira-retina=\"\" data-thumbnail=\"\"  itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><img id=\"envira-gallery-image-8879\" class=\"envira-gallery-image envira-gallery-image-6 envira-normal envira-lazy\" data-envira-index=\"6\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/DSC08556-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/DSC08556-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-gallery-id=\"8876\" data-envira-item-id=\"8879\" data-envira-caption=\"A passenger waiting for a Down train has this view.\" alt=\"Exmouth Branch\" title=\"A passenger waiting for a Down train has this view.\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" data-envira-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/DSC08556-640x480.jpg 400w,https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/DSC08556-640x480.jpg 2x\" data-envira-width=\"300\" data-envira-height=\"200\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-safe-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div id=\"envira-gallery-item-8878\" class=\"envira-gallery-item enviratope-item envira-gallery-item-7 envira-lazy-load\" style=\"padding-left: 1px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-right: 1px;\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-item-inner\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-right\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-right\"><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/DSC08555.jpg\" class=\"envira-gallery-8876 envira-gallery-link\" rel=\"enviragallery8876\" title=\"There is an adequate view of Up trains approaching.\" data-envira-caption=\"There is an adequate view of Up trains approaching.\" data-envira-retina=\"\" data-thumbnail=\"\"  itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><img id=\"envira-gallery-image-8878\" class=\"envira-gallery-image envira-gallery-image-7 envira-normal envira-lazy\" data-envira-index=\"7\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/DSC08555-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/DSC08555-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-gallery-id=\"8876\" data-envira-item-id=\"8878\" data-envira-caption=\"There is an adequate view of Up trains approaching.\" alt=\"Exmouth Branch\" title=\"There is an adequate view of Up trains approaching.\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" data-envira-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/DSC08555-640x480.jpg 400w,https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/DSC08555-640x480.jpg 2x\" data-envira-width=\"252\" data-envira-height=\"300\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-safe-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><noscript><img src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/DSC06745.jpg\" alt=\"Exmouth Branch\" \/><img src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/DSC07868.jpg\" alt=\"Exmouth Branch\" \/><img src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/DSC08182-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Exmouth Branch\" \/><img src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/DSC08181.jpg\" alt=\"Exmouth Branch\" \/><img src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/DSC08554.jpg\" alt=\"Exmouth Branch\" \/><img src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/DSC08556.jpg\" alt=\"Exmouth Branch\" \/><img src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/DSC08555.jpg\" alt=\"Exmouth Branch\" \/><\/noscript><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/DSC09036-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9960\" width=\"592\" height=\"394\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/DSC09036-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/DSC09036-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/DSC09036-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 592px) 100vw, 592px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-3 wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-column\">\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">The fields of this newly thatched former farmhouse, with connected buildings surrounding a yard, are now sprinkled with expensive homes, many of whose occupants have had to suffer cyclists cutting through their enclave.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">From the corner by the &#8220;Puffing Billy&#8221; (once the &#8220;Railway Inn&#8221;) to the station is actually not much more than an eighth of amile.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-2 wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"531\" height=\"354\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Woodbury-Road.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9958\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Woodbury-Road.jpg 531w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Woodbury-Road-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 531px) 100vw, 531px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04997.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4615\" width=\"386\" height=\"257\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04997.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04997-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04997-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 386px) 100vw, 386px\" \/><figcaption>Much of the trail between Clyst Viaduct and Exmouth is built on land that would have been used to double the line of railway.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/100_2192.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5594\" width=\"254\" height=\"190\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/100_2192.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/100_2192-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/100_2192-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 254px) 100vw, 254px\" \/><figcaption>The scout mentions this campaign activity when he reaches Lympstone.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04996.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4614\" width=\"573\" height=\"381\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04996.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04996-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04996-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 573px) 100vw, 573px\" \/><figcaption>Routing the Exe Estuary Trail through the village was bound to upset owners of the very expensive properties along a road that had hardly ever seen a cyclist or a stranger. It is a great shame that there are inconsiderate users of what should be one of the most benign machines ever invented.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-gray-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size:18px\">Lympstone Commando<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">This station was opened in 1976 for the exclusive use of the Commando Training Centre Royal Marines. It was built in three weeks by three men from the B.R. Works Department using sections from the disused Down platform at Weston Milton.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">It is the one operational station in Devon that the scout has not used. A few years ago, while ticking off the 123 stations in Dorset, Somerset, Devon and Cornwall (out of the 554 there were), the scout got himself off by claiming that Lympstone Commando was not a network station. Nevertheless, just to cover it both ways, he stopped one day and asked the security officer at the camp gate if he could use the halt, explaining his obsessive mission. The officer agreed but foolishly the scout rode on to Exmouth, thinking that he would catch the train later. When he returned, there had been a shift change and the earlier man&#8217;s relief, pointing to the cameras, said that he would be shot if he allowed a civvy onto the platform (actually, some of the camp civilian staff use the halt).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Arguably, now that there is public access between the camp and the railway, and given that the bulk of the passengers are extremely fit young men, the private station could be closed. The camp perimeter is less than a quarter of a mile from Exton, which would benefit from more passengers. Train operation would also benefit from one less stop and Exton becoming non-request. No one at Christow will be taking these thoughts any further.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><strong>August, 2023:<\/strong>  On the way back from Exmouth, the scout noticed that the halt gate was open and there appeared to be no one manning the security post. He rode on a little way and then went back. A notice on the camp gate advised that it was closed and that those wishing to enter should &#8220;walk around.&#8221; A Down train was due but the scout did not want to stop it, thus letting go another opportunity; watching from near Exton, he saw that it did not stop to put down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">With the railway gate unmanned, it would have been much quicker for camp passengers to have used Exton.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-container-5 wp-block-gallery-4 wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"5708\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/DSC05993.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5708\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/DSC05993.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/DSC05993-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/DSC05993-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>With no one waiting, the scout decided not to stop the train.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"5709\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/DSC05994.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5709\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/DSC05994.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/DSC05994-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/DSC05994-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>The signage has not been renewed.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/DSC05641.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5238\" width=\"532\" height=\"354\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/DSC05641.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/DSC05641-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/DSC05641-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 532px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><figcaption>The guard must have wondered who had opened the doors for there were no passengers. Signs warn that only passengers have business at the camp should alight.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04982-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04982-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4579\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04982-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04982-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04982-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04982-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04982-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>On a gloriously sunny day in June, the scout stopped just beyond the halt because he suddenly became aware of how deserted the trail had become. The training camp perimeter fence is at left. +<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/DSC01621.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13663\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/DSC01621.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/DSC01621-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/DSC01621-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>A packers&#8217; hut revealed by deforestation in 2025.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04995-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04995-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4585\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04995-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04995-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04995-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04995-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04995-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>On the way back, at office closing time, the trail was similarly quiet, when the scout had been used to seeing a fair number of cycling commuters heading home. +<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04994-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04994-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4584\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04994-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04994-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04994-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04994-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04994-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>The distinctive outcrop of red rock ahead is Lympstone. +<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04930-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4453\" width=\"398\" height=\"265\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04930-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04930-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04930-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 398px) 100vw, 398px\" \/><figcaption>A boathouse is marked on old maps here. But this building, incorporating an ash, is new.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04414-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04414-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4520\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04414-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04414-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04414-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04414-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04414-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Seen from Turf Lock on a winter&#8217;s day, a train approaches Lympstone. <em>Belvidere&#8217;s <\/em>boathouse, pictured above, lies behind the bridge seen right of centre. Lympstone Station is just before a little summit, useful for slowing and starting trains. +<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-gray-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size:18px\">Lympstone<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/DSC06589.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6740\" width=\"604\" height=\"402\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/DSC06589.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/DSC06589-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/DSC06589-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 604px) 100vw, 604px\" \/><figcaption>A path leads from the northern tip of the recreation ground to the slender footbridge over the railway.<br>The Exmouth Junction fence panel at right is more reinforcing wire than concrete.<br>Just beyond the gate is the edge of the cliff.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04936-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04936-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4458\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04936-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04936-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04936-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04936-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04936-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>From Woodbury Road Bridge, the city is seen above a train which has just passed beneath the footbridge. +<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04931-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4454\" width=\"383\" height=\"254\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04931-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04931-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04931-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 383px) 100vw, 383px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">The banner is attached to the fence seen to the left in the photo above. In summer, the charity employs people to canvass support at places along the trail. They call out to passing cyclists: &#8220;Have you any time for<em> Sustrans<\/em>?&#8221; The scout always replies politely but pointedly: &#8220;No!&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04932.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4455\" width=\"219\" height=\"163\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04932.jpg 1023w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04932-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 219px) 100vw, 219px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-envira-envira-gallery\"><div id=\"envira-gallery-wrap-4509\" class=\"envira-gallery-wrap envira-gallery-theme-base envira-lightbox-theme-base\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageGallery\"><div style=\"opacity: 0.0\"  data-row-height=\"150\" data-gallery-theme=\"normal\" id=\"envira-gallery-4509\" class=\"envira-gallery-public envira-gallery-justified-public envira-gallery-0-columns envira-clear enviratope envira-gallery-css-animations\" data-envira-columns=\"0\"><div id=\"envira-gallery-item-4456\" class=\"envira-gallery-item enviratope-item envira-gallery-item-1 envira-lazy-load\" style=\"padding-left: 1px; 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padding-bottom: 1px; padding-right: 1px;\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-item-inner\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-right\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-right\"><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04935-scaled.jpg\" class=\"envira-gallery-4509 envira-gallery-link\" rel=\"enviragallery4509\" title=\"Unmanaged foliage is again being shaped by passing trains.\" data-envira-caption=\"Unmanaged foliage is again being shaped by passing trains.\" data-envira-retina=\"\" data-thumbnail=\"\"  itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><img id=\"envira-gallery-image-4457\" class=\"envira-gallery-image envira-gallery-image-2 envira-normal envira-lazy\" data-envira-index=\"2\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04935-1024x683-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04935-1024x683-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-gallery-id=\"4509\" data-envira-item-id=\"4457\" data-envira-caption=\"Unmanaged foliage is again being shaped by passing trains.\" alt=\"Lympstone Station\" title=\"Unmanaged foliage is again being shaped by passing trains.\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" data-envira-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04935-1024x683-640x480.jpg 400w,https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04935-1024x683-640x480.jpg 2x\" data-envira-width=\"300\" data-envira-height=\"200\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-safe-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div id=\"envira-gallery-item-4459\" class=\"envira-gallery-item enviratope-item envira-gallery-item-3 envira-lazy-load\" style=\"padding-left: 1px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-right: 1px;\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-item-inner\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-right\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-right\"><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04937-scaled.jpg\" class=\"envira-gallery-4509 envira-gallery-link\" rel=\"enviragallery4509\" title=\"An old P-Way man would have wept at the sight of this neglect.\" data-envira-caption=\"An old P-Way man would have wept at the sight of this neglect.\" data-envira-retina=\"\" data-thumbnail=\"\"  itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><img id=\"envira-gallery-image-4459\" class=\"envira-gallery-image envira-gallery-image-3 envira-normal envira-lazy\" data-envira-index=\"3\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04937-1024x683-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04937-1024x683-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-gallery-id=\"4509\" data-envira-item-id=\"4459\" data-envira-caption=\"An old P-Way man would have wept at the sight of this neglect.\" alt=\"Lympstone Station\" title=\"An old P-Way man would have wept at the sight of this neglect.\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" data-envira-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04937-1024x683-640x480.jpg 400w,https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04937-1024x683-640x480.jpg 2x\" data-envira-width=\"300\" data-envira-height=\"200\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-safe-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div id=\"envira-gallery-item-4460\" class=\"envira-gallery-item enviratope-item envira-gallery-item-4 envira-lazy-load\" style=\"padding-left: 1px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-right: 1px;\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-item-inner\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-right\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-right\"><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04938.jpg\" class=\"envira-gallery-4509 envira-gallery-link\" rel=\"enviragallery4509\" title=\"The running line is almost lost from sight in this view, which would once have included a cattle pen, siding and small goods yard.\" data-envira-caption=\"The running line is almost lost from sight in this view, which would once have included a cattle pen, siding and small goods yard.\" data-envira-retina=\"\" data-thumbnail=\"\"  itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><img id=\"envira-gallery-image-4460\" class=\"envira-gallery-image envira-gallery-image-4 envira-normal envira-lazy\" data-envira-index=\"4\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04938-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04938-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-gallery-id=\"4509\" data-envira-item-id=\"4460\" data-envira-caption=\"The running line is almost lost from sight in this view, which would once have included a cattle pen, siding and small goods yard.\" alt=\"Lympstone Station\" title=\"The running line is almost lost from sight in this view, which would once have included a cattle pen, siding and small goods yard.\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" data-envira-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04938-640x480.jpg 400w,https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04938-640x480.jpg 2x\" data-envira-width=\"300\" data-envira-height=\"200\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-safe-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div id=\"envira-gallery-item-5237\" class=\"envira-gallery-item enviratope-item envira-gallery-item-5 envira-lazy-load\" style=\"padding-left: 1px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-right: 1px;\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-item-inner\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-right\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-right\"><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/DSC05636.jpg\" class=\"envira-gallery-4509 envira-gallery-link\" rel=\"enviragallery4509\" title=\"The yard was reached by means of a level crossing here.\" data-envira-caption=\"The yard was reached by means of a level crossing here.\" data-envira-retina=\"\" data-thumbnail=\"\"  itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><img id=\"envira-gallery-image-5237\" class=\"envira-gallery-image envira-gallery-image-5 envira-normal envira-lazy\" data-envira-index=\"5\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/DSC05636-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/DSC05636-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-gallery-id=\"4509\" data-envira-item-id=\"5237\" data-envira-caption=\"The yard was reached by means of a level crossing here.\" alt=\"Exmouth Branch\" title=\"The yard was reached by means of a level crossing here.\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" data-envira-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/DSC05636-640x480.jpg 400w,https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/DSC05636-640x480.jpg 2x\" data-envira-width=\"300\" data-envira-height=\"200\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-safe-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div id=\"envira-gallery-item-5236\" class=\"envira-gallery-item enviratope-item envira-gallery-item-6 envira-lazy-load\" style=\"padding-left: 1px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-right: 1px;\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-item-inner\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-right\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-right\"><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/DSC05635.jpg\" class=\"envira-gallery-4509 envira-gallery-link\" rel=\"enviragallery4509\" title=\"A machine had recently been trying to pack the sleepers with mud.\" data-envira-caption=\"A machine had recently been trying to pack the sleepers with mud.\" data-envira-retina=\"\" data-thumbnail=\"\"  itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><img id=\"envira-gallery-image-5236\" class=\"envira-gallery-image envira-gallery-image-6 envira-normal envira-lazy\" data-envira-index=\"6\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/DSC05635-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/DSC05635-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-gallery-id=\"4509\" data-envira-item-id=\"5236\" data-envira-caption=\"A machine had recently been trying to pack the sleepers with mud.\" alt=\"Exmouth Branch\" title=\"A machine had recently been trying to pack the sleepers with mud.\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" data-envira-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/DSC05635-640x480.jpg 400w,https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/DSC05635-640x480.jpg 2x\" data-envira-width=\"300\" data-envira-height=\"200\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-safe-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div id=\"envira-gallery-item-4462\" class=\"envira-gallery-item enviratope-item envira-gallery-item-7 envira-lazy-load\" style=\"padding-left: 1px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-right: 1px;\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-item-inner\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-right\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-right\"><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04940.jpg\" class=\"envira-gallery-4509 envira-gallery-link\" rel=\"enviragallery4509\" title=\"The station building and signal box once stood where the shelter is now. A through siding and yard once lay to the right, accessible from the frontage.\" data-envira-caption=\"The station building and signal box once stood where the shelter is now. A through siding and yard once lay to the right, accessible from the frontage.\" data-envira-retina=\"\" data-thumbnail=\"\"  itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><img id=\"envira-gallery-image-4462\" class=\"envira-gallery-image envira-gallery-image-7 envira-normal envira-lazy\" data-envira-index=\"7\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04940-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04940-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-gallery-id=\"4509\" data-envira-item-id=\"4462\" data-envira-caption=\"The station building and signal box once stood where the shelter is now. A through siding and yard once lay to the right, accessible from the frontage.\" alt=\"Lympstone Station\" title=\"The station building and signal box once stood where the shelter is now. A through siding and yard once lay to the right, accessible from the frontage.\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" data-envira-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04940-640x480.jpg 400w,https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04940-640x480.jpg 2x\" data-envira-width=\"300\" data-envira-height=\"200\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-safe-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div id=\"envira-gallery-item-4461\" class=\"envira-gallery-item enviratope-item envira-gallery-item-8 envira-lazy-load\" style=\"padding-left: 1px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-right: 1px;\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-item-inner\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-right\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-right\"><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04939.jpg\" class=\"envira-gallery-4509 envira-gallery-link\" rel=\"enviragallery4509\" title=\"The siding extended over the bridge. Many villagers would like to have seen the trail use this spare width.\" data-envira-caption=\"The siding extended over the bridge. Many villagers would like to have seen the trail use this spare width.\" data-envira-retina=\"\" data-thumbnail=\"\"  itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><img id=\"envira-gallery-image-4461\" class=\"envira-gallery-image envira-gallery-image-8 envira-normal envira-lazy\" data-envira-index=\"8\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04939-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04939-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-gallery-id=\"4509\" data-envira-item-id=\"4461\" data-envira-caption=\"The siding extended over the bridge. Many villagers would like to have seen the trail use this spare width.\" alt=\"Lympstone Station\" title=\"The siding extended over the bridge. Many villagers would like to have seen the trail use this spare width.\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" data-envira-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04939-640x480.jpg 400w,https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04939-640x480.jpg 2x\" data-envira-width=\"300\" data-envira-height=\"200\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-safe-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div id=\"envira-gallery-item-4591\" class=\"envira-gallery-item enviratope-item envira-gallery-item-9 envira-lazy-load\" style=\"padding-left: 1px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-right: 1px;\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-item-inner\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-right\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-right\"><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04984.jpg\" class=\"envira-gallery-4509 envira-gallery-link\" rel=\"enviragallery4509\" title=\"Southern concrete steps lead to the former Station Master's house.\" data-envira-caption=\"Southern concrete steps lead to the former Station Master's house.\" data-envira-retina=\"\" data-thumbnail=\"\"  itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><img id=\"envira-gallery-image-4591\" class=\"envira-gallery-image envira-gallery-image-9 envira-normal envira-lazy\" data-envira-index=\"9\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04984-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04984-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-gallery-id=\"4509\" data-envira-item-id=\"4591\" data-envira-caption=\"Southern concrete steps lead to the former Station Master's house.\" alt=\"Lympstone Station\" title=\"Southern concrete steps lead to the former Station Master's house.\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" data-envira-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04984-640x480.jpg 400w,https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04984-640x480.jpg 2x\" data-envira-width=\"300\" data-envira-height=\"200\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-safe-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div id=\"envira-gallery-item-4592\" class=\"envira-gallery-item enviratope-item envira-gallery-item-10 envira-lazy-load\" style=\"padding-left: 1px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-right: 1px;\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-item-inner\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-right\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-right\"><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04985.jpg\" class=\"envira-gallery-4509 envira-gallery-link\" rel=\"enviragallery4509\" title=\"The former Station Master's house.\" data-envira-caption=\"The former Station Master's house.\" data-envira-retina=\"\" data-thumbnail=\"\"  itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><img id=\"envira-gallery-image-4592\" class=\"envira-gallery-image envira-gallery-image-10 envira-normal envira-lazy\" data-envira-index=\"10\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04985-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04985-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-gallery-id=\"4509\" data-envira-item-id=\"4592\" data-envira-caption=\"The former Station Master's house.\" alt=\"Lympstone Station\" title=\"The former Station Master's house.\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" data-envira-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04985-640x480.jpg 400w,https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04985-640x480.jpg 2x\" data-envira-width=\"300\" data-envira-height=\"200\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-safe-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div id=\"envira-gallery-item-4549\" class=\"envira-gallery-item enviratope-item envira-gallery-item-11 envira-lazy-load\" style=\"padding-left: 1px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-right: 1px;\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-item-inner\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-right\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-right\"><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04112.jpg\" class=\"envira-gallery-4509 envira-gallery-link\" rel=\"enviragallery4509\" title=\"Seeing the information screen out of order for so long, a village lady knitted a cover for it.\" data-envira-caption=\"Seeing the information screen out of order for so long, a village lady knitted a cover for it.\" data-envira-retina=\"\" data-thumbnail=\"\"  itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><img id=\"envira-gallery-image-4549\" class=\"envira-gallery-image envira-gallery-image-11 envira-normal envira-lazy\" data-envira-index=\"11\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04112-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04112-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-gallery-id=\"4509\" data-envira-item-id=\"4549\" data-envira-caption=\"Seeing the information screen out of order for so long, a village lady knitted a cover for it.\" alt=\"Lympstone Station\" title=\"Seeing the information screen out of order for so long, a village lady knitted a cover for it.\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" data-envira-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04112-640x480.jpg 400w,https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04112-640x480.jpg 2x\" data-envira-width=\"300\" data-envira-height=\"200\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-safe-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div id=\"envira-gallery-item-4464\" class=\"envira-gallery-item enviratope-item envira-gallery-item-12 envira-lazy-load\" style=\"padding-left: 1px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-right: 1px;\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-item-inner\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-right\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-right\"><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04944.jpg\" class=\"envira-gallery-4509 envira-gallery-link\" rel=\"enviragallery4509\" title=\"The bridge that could have carried the cycle route through the village.\" data-envira-caption=\"The bridge that could have carried the cycle route through the village.\" data-envira-retina=\"\" data-thumbnail=\"\"  itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><img id=\"envira-gallery-image-4464\" class=\"envira-gallery-image envira-gallery-image-12 envira-normal envira-lazy\" data-envira-index=\"12\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04944-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04944-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-gallery-id=\"4509\" data-envira-item-id=\"4464\" data-envira-caption=\"The bridge that could have carried the cycle route through the village.\" alt=\"Lympstone Station\" title=\"The bridge that could have carried the cycle route through the village.\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" data-envira-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04944-640x480.jpg 400w,https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04944-640x480.jpg 2x\" data-envira-width=\"300\" data-envira-height=\"200\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-safe-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><noscript><img src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04934-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Lympstone Station\" \/><img src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04935-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Lympstone Station\" \/><img src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04937-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Lympstone Station\" \/><img src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04938.jpg\" alt=\"Lympstone Station\" \/><img src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/DSC05636.jpg\" alt=\"Exmouth Branch\" \/><img src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/DSC05635.jpg\" alt=\"Exmouth Branch\" \/><img src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04940.jpg\" alt=\"Lympstone Station\" \/><img src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04939.jpg\" alt=\"Lympstone Station\" \/><img src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04984.jpg\" alt=\"Lympstone Station\" \/><img src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04985.jpg\" alt=\"Lympstone Station\" \/><img src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04112.jpg\" alt=\"Lympstone Station\" \/><img src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04944.jpg\" alt=\"Lympstone Station\" \/><\/noscript><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><strong>Summer, 2025: <\/strong> The track authority&#8217;s contractors started to clear the lineside growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-envira-envira-gallery\"><div id=\"envira-gallery-wrap-11535\" class=\"envira-gallery-wrap envira-gallery-theme-base envira-lightbox-theme-base\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageGallery\"><div style=\"opacity: 0.0\"  data-row-height=\"150\" data-gallery-theme=\"normal\" id=\"envira-gallery-11535\" class=\"envira-gallery-public envira-gallery-justified-public envira-gallery-0-columns envira-clear enviratope envira-gallery-css-animations\" data-envira-columns=\"0\"><div id=\"envira-gallery-item-11529\" class=\"envira-gallery-item enviratope-item envira-gallery-item-1 envira-lazy-load\" style=\"padding-left: 1px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-right: 1px;\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-item-inner\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-right\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-right\"><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/DSC00292.jpg\" class=\"envira-gallery-11535 envira-gallery-link\" rel=\"enviragallery11535\" title=\"The track authority will not explain why it has failed to maintain linesides.\" data-envira-caption=\"The track authority will not explain why it has failed to maintain linesides.\" data-envira-retina=\"\" data-thumbnail=\"\"  itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><img id=\"envira-gallery-image-11529\" class=\"envira-gallery-image envira-gallery-image-1 envira-normal envira-lazy\" data-envira-index=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/DSC00292-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/DSC00292-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-gallery-id=\"11535\" data-envira-item-id=\"11529\" data-envira-caption=\"The track authority will not explain why it has failed to maintain linesides.\" alt=\"Exmouth Branch\" title=\"The track authority will not explain why it has failed to maintain linesides.\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" data-envira-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/DSC00292-640x480.jpg 400w,https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/DSC00292-640x480.jpg 2x\" data-envira-width=\"300\" data-envira-height=\"200\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-safe-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div id=\"envira-gallery-item-11530\" class=\"envira-gallery-item enviratope-item envira-gallery-item-2 envira-lazy-load\" style=\"padding-left: 1px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-right: 1px;\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-item-inner\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-right\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-right\"><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/DSC00293.jpg\" class=\"envira-gallery-11535 envira-gallery-link\" rel=\"enviragallery11535\" title=\"Good as it is to see the growth cut back, an observer can still be critical on three grounds.\" data-envira-caption=\"Good as it is to see the growth cut back, an observer can still be critical on three grounds.\" data-envira-retina=\"\" data-thumbnail=\"\"  itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><img id=\"envira-gallery-image-11530\" class=\"envira-gallery-image envira-gallery-image-2 envira-normal envira-lazy\" data-envira-index=\"2\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/DSC00293-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/DSC00293-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-gallery-id=\"11535\" data-envira-item-id=\"11530\" data-envira-caption=\"Good as it is to see the growth cut back, an observer can still be critical on three grounds.\" alt=\"Exmouth Branch\" title=\"Good as it is to see the growth cut back, an observer can still be critical on three grounds.\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" data-envira-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/DSC00293-640x480.jpg 400w,https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/DSC00293-640x480.jpg 2x\" data-envira-width=\"300\" data-envira-height=\"200\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-safe-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div id=\"envira-gallery-item-11531\" class=\"envira-gallery-item enviratope-item envira-gallery-item-3 envira-lazy-load\" style=\"padding-left: 1px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-right: 1px;\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-item-inner\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-right\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-right\"><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/DSC00294.jpg\" class=\"envira-gallery-11535 envira-gallery-link\" rel=\"enviragallery11535\" title=\"(i). The work has not gone far enough.\" data-envira-caption=\"(i). The work has not gone far enough.\" data-envira-retina=\"\" data-thumbnail=\"\"  itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><img id=\"envira-gallery-image-11531\" class=\"envira-gallery-image envira-gallery-image-3 envira-normal envira-lazy\" data-envira-index=\"3\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/DSC00294-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/DSC00294-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-gallery-id=\"11535\" data-envira-item-id=\"11531\" data-envira-caption=\"(i). The work has not gone far enough.\" alt=\"Exmouth Branch\" title=\"(i). The work has not gone far enough.\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" data-envira-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/DSC00294-640x480.jpg 400w,https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/DSC00294-640x480.jpg 2x\" data-envira-width=\"300\" data-envira-height=\"200\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-safe-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div id=\"envira-gallery-item-11532\" class=\"envira-gallery-item enviratope-item envira-gallery-item-4 envira-lazy-load\" style=\"padding-left: 1px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-right: 1px;\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-item-inner\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-right\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-right\"><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/DSC00295.jpg\" class=\"envira-gallery-11535 envira-gallery-link\" rel=\"enviragallery11535\" title=\"(ii). It will not be maintained, and ...\" data-envira-caption=\"(ii). It will not be maintained, and ...\" data-envira-retina=\"\" data-thumbnail=\"\"  itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><img id=\"envira-gallery-image-11532\" class=\"envira-gallery-image envira-gallery-image-4 envira-normal envira-lazy\" data-envira-index=\"4\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/DSC00295-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/DSC00295-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-gallery-id=\"11535\" data-envira-item-id=\"11532\" data-envira-caption=\"(ii). It will not be maintained, and ...\" alt=\"Exmouth Branch\" title=\"(ii). It will not be maintained, and ...\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" data-envira-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/DSC00295-640x480.jpg 400w,https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/DSC00295-640x480.jpg 2x\" data-envira-width=\"300\" data-envira-height=\"200\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-safe-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div id=\"envira-gallery-item-11533\" class=\"envira-gallery-item enviratope-item envira-gallery-item-5 envira-lazy-load\" style=\"padding-left: 1px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-right: 1px;\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-item-inner\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-right\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-right\"><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/DSC00296.jpg\" class=\"envira-gallery-11535 envira-gallery-link\" rel=\"enviragallery11535\" title=\"(iii) they'll leave it until it gets as bad as it was before doing it again.\" data-envira-caption=\"(iii) they'll leave it until it gets as bad as it was before doing it again.\" data-envira-retina=\"\" data-thumbnail=\"\"  itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><img id=\"envira-gallery-image-11533\" class=\"envira-gallery-image envira-gallery-image-5 envira-normal envira-lazy\" data-envira-index=\"5\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/DSC00296-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/DSC00296-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-gallery-id=\"11535\" data-envira-item-id=\"11533\" data-envira-caption=\"(iii) they'll leave it until it gets as bad as it was before doing it again.\" alt=\"Exmouth Branch\" title=\"(iii) they'll leave it until it gets as bad as it was before doing it again.\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" data-envira-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/DSC00296-640x480.jpg 400w,https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/DSC00296-640x480.jpg 2x\" data-envira-width=\"300\" data-envira-height=\"200\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-safe-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div id=\"envira-gallery-item-11534\" class=\"envira-gallery-item enviratope-item envira-gallery-item-6 envira-lazy-load\" style=\"padding-left: 1px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-right: 1px;\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-item-inner\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-right\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-right\"><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/DSC00297.jpg\" class=\"envira-gallery-11535 envira-gallery-link\" rel=\"enviragallery11535\" title=\"\" data-envira-caption=\"\" data-envira-retina=\"\" data-thumbnail=\"\"  itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><img id=\"envira-gallery-image-11534\" class=\"envira-gallery-image envira-gallery-image-6 envira-normal envira-lazy\" data-envira-index=\"6\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/DSC00297-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/DSC00297-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-gallery-id=\"11535\" data-envira-item-id=\"11534\" data-envira-caption=\"\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" data-envira-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/DSC00297-640x480.jpg 400w,https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/DSC00297-640x480.jpg 2x\" data-envira-width=\"300\" data-envira-height=\"200\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-safe-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><noscript><img src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/DSC00292.jpg\" alt=\"Exmouth Branch\" \/><img src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/DSC00293.jpg\" alt=\"Exmouth Branch\" \/><img src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/DSC00294.jpg\" alt=\"Exmouth Branch\" \/><img src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/DSC00295.jpg\" alt=\"Exmouth Branch\" \/><img src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/DSC00296.jpg\" alt=\"Exmouth Branch\" \/><img src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/DSC00297.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/noscript><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Lympstone was a token station but trains could not cross here, although there may have been times when a short goods was kept in the siding. It allowed there to be two trains on line between Topsham and Exmouth, going in the same direction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Lympstone.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Lympstone-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5596\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Lympstone-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Lympstone-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Lympstone-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Lympstone-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Lympstone-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Copyright: Roger Joanes. Shared under&nbsp;<em>Creative Commons.&nbsp;<\/em>+<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04942-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04942-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4463\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04942-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04942-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04942-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04942-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04942-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>From the platform can be seen Powderham&#8217;s <em>Belvedere<\/em>, which predates the more visible one high above Dunchideock. +<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-envira-envira-gallery\"><div id=\"envira-gallery-wrap-4608\" class=\"envira-gallery-wrap envira-gallery-theme-base envira-lightbox-theme-base\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageGallery\"><div style=\"opacity: 0.0\"  data-row-height=\"150\" data-gallery-theme=\"normal\" id=\"envira-gallery-4608\" class=\"envira-gallery-public envira-gallery-justified-public envira-gallery-0-columns envira-clear enviratope envira-gallery-css-animations\" data-envira-columns=\"0\"><div id=\"envira-gallery-item-4646\" class=\"envira-gallery-item enviratope-item envira-gallery-item-1 envira-lazy-load\" style=\"padding-left: 1px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-right: 1px;\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-item-inner\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-right\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-right\"><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC05018-scaled.jpg\" class=\"envira-gallery-4608 envira-gallery-link\" rel=\"enviragallery4608\" title=\"Lympstone Village from the end of the harbour wall. Peter's Tower is now Landmark Trust holiday accommodation.\" data-envira-caption=\"Lympstone Village from the end of the harbour wall. Peter's Tower is now Landmark Trust holiday accommodation.\" data-envira-retina=\"\" data-thumbnail=\"\"  itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><img id=\"envira-gallery-image-4646\" class=\"envira-gallery-image envira-gallery-image-1 envira-normal envira-lazy\" data-envira-index=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC05018-1024x683-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC05018-1024x683-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-gallery-id=\"4608\" data-envira-item-id=\"4646\" data-envira-caption=\"Lympstone Village from the end of the harbour wall. Peter's Tower is now Landmark Trust holiday accommodation.\" alt=\"Lympstone\" title=\"Lympstone Village from the end of the harbour wall. Peter's Tower is now Landmark Trust holiday accommodation.\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" data-envira-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC05018-1024x683-640x480.jpg 400w,https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC05018-1024x683-640x480.jpg 2x\" data-envira-width=\"300\" data-envira-height=\"200\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-safe-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div id=\"envira-gallery-item-5076\" class=\"envira-gallery-item enviratope-item envira-gallery-item-2 envira-lazy-load\" style=\"padding-left: 1px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-right: 1px;\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-item-inner\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-right\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-right\"><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC05428.jpg\" class=\"envira-gallery-4608 envira-gallery-link\" rel=\"enviragallery4608\" title=\"\" data-envira-caption=\"\" data-envira-retina=\"\" data-thumbnail=\"\"  itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><img id=\"envira-gallery-image-5076\" class=\"envira-gallery-image envira-gallery-image-2 envira-normal envira-lazy\" data-envira-index=\"2\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC05428-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC05428-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-gallery-id=\"4608\" data-envira-item-id=\"5076\" data-envira-caption=\"\" alt=\"Exmouth Branch\" title=\"\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" data-envira-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC05428-640x480.jpg 400w,https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC05428-640x480.jpg 2x\" data-envira-width=\"300\" data-envira-height=\"206\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-safe-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div id=\"envira-gallery-item-5074\" class=\"envira-gallery-item enviratope-item envira-gallery-item-3 envira-lazy-load\" style=\"padding-left: 1px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-right: 1px;\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-item-inner\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-right\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-right\"><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC05425.jpg\" class=\"envira-gallery-4608 envira-gallery-link\" rel=\"enviragallery4608\" title=\"Quay Lane,one of many delightful &quot;roads&quot; in the village.\" data-envira-caption=\"Quay Lane,one of many delightful &quot;roads&quot; in the village.\" data-envira-retina=\"\" data-thumbnail=\"\"  itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><img id=\"envira-gallery-image-5074\" class=\"envira-gallery-image envira-gallery-image-3 envira-normal envira-lazy\" data-envira-index=\"3\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC05425-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC05425-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-gallery-id=\"4608\" data-envira-item-id=\"5074\" data-envira-caption=\"Quay Lane,one of many delightful &quot;roads&quot; in the village.\" alt=\"Exmouth Branch\" title=\"Quay Lane,one of many delightful &quot;roads&quot; in the village.\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" data-envira-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC05425-640x480.jpg 400w,https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC05425-640x480.jpg 2x\" data-envira-width=\"300\" data-envira-height=\"200\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-safe-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div id=\"envira-gallery-item-4644\" class=\"envira-gallery-item enviratope-item envira-gallery-item-4 envira-lazy-load\" style=\"padding-left: 1px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-right: 1px;\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-item-inner\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-right\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-right\"><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC05017-scaled.jpg\" class=\"envira-gallery-4608 envira-gallery-link\" rel=\"enviragallery4608\" title=\"The view of Exmouth from &quot;The Rag.&quot;\" data-envira-caption=\"The view of Exmouth from &quot;The Rag.&quot;\" data-envira-retina=\"\" data-thumbnail=\"\"  itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><img id=\"envira-gallery-image-4644\" class=\"envira-gallery-image envira-gallery-image-4 envira-normal envira-lazy\" data-envira-index=\"4\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC05017-1024x683-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC05017-1024x683-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-gallery-id=\"4608\" data-envira-item-id=\"4644\" data-envira-caption=\"The view of Exmouth from &quot;The Rag.&quot;\" alt=\"Lympstone\" title=\"The view of Exmouth from &quot;The Rag.&quot;\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" data-envira-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC05017-1024x683-640x480.jpg 400w,https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC05017-1024x683-640x480.jpg 2x\" data-envira-width=\"300\" data-envira-height=\"200\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-safe-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div id=\"envira-gallery-item-5078\" class=\"envira-gallery-item enviratope-item envira-gallery-item-5 envira-lazy-load\" style=\"padding-left: 1px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-right: 1px;\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-item-inner\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-right\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-right\"><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC05431.jpg\" class=\"envira-gallery-4608 envira-gallery-link\" rel=\"enviragallery4608\" title=\"\" data-envira-caption=\"\" data-envira-retina=\"\" data-thumbnail=\"\"  itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><img id=\"envira-gallery-image-5078\" class=\"envira-gallery-image envira-gallery-image-5 envira-normal envira-lazy\" data-envira-index=\"5\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC05431-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC05431-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-gallery-id=\"4608\" data-envira-item-id=\"5078\" data-envira-caption=\"\" alt=\"Exmouth Branch\" title=\"\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" data-envira-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC05431-640x480.jpg 400w,https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC05431-640x480.jpg 2x\" data-envira-width=\"200\" data-envira-height=\"300\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-safe-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div id=\"envira-gallery-item-5077\" class=\"envira-gallery-item enviratope-item envira-gallery-item-6 envira-lazy-load\" style=\"padding-left: 1px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-right: 1px;\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-item-inner\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-right\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-right\"><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC05429.jpg\" class=\"envira-gallery-4608 envira-gallery-link\" rel=\"enviragallery4608\" title=\"\" data-envira-caption=\"\" data-envira-retina=\"\" data-thumbnail=\"\"  itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><img id=\"envira-gallery-image-5077\" class=\"envira-gallery-image envira-gallery-image-6 envira-normal envira-lazy\" data-envira-index=\"6\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC05429-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC05429-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-gallery-id=\"4608\" data-envira-item-id=\"5077\" data-envira-caption=\"\" alt=\"Exmouth Branch\" title=\"\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" data-envira-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC05429-640x480.jpg 400w,https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC05429-640x480.jpg 2x\" data-envira-width=\"300\" data-envira-height=\"200\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-safe-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div id=\"envira-gallery-item-5075\" class=\"envira-gallery-item enviratope-item envira-gallery-item-7 envira-lazy-load\" style=\"padding-left: 1px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-right: 1px;\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-item-inner\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-right\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-right\"><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC05427-scaled.jpg\" class=\"envira-gallery-4608 envira-gallery-link\" rel=\"enviragallery4608\" title=\"The Globe, seen to the left of The Strand, closed in 2023.\" data-envira-caption=\"The Globe, seen to the left of The Strand, closed in 2023.\" data-envira-retina=\"\" data-thumbnail=\"\"  itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><img id=\"envira-gallery-image-5075\" class=\"envira-gallery-image envira-gallery-image-7 envira-normal envira-lazy\" data-envira-index=\"7\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC05427-1024x683-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC05427-1024x683-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-gallery-id=\"4608\" data-envira-item-id=\"5075\" data-envira-caption=\"The Globe, seen to the left of The Strand, closed in 2023.\" alt=\"Exmouth Branch\" title=\"The Globe, seen to the left of The Strand, closed in 2023.\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" data-envira-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC05427-1024x683-640x480.jpg 400w,https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC05427-1024x683-640x480.jpg 2x\" data-envira-width=\"300\" data-envira-height=\"200\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-safe-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div id=\"envira-gallery-item-11524\" class=\"envira-gallery-item enviratope-item envira-gallery-item-8 envira-lazy-load\" style=\"padding-left: 1px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-right: 1px;\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-item-inner\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-right\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-right\"><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/DSC00454.jpg\" class=\"envira-gallery-4608 envira-gallery-link\" rel=\"enviragallery4608\" title=\"An old shopfront on The Strand, east of the railway bridge.\" data-envira-caption=\"An old shopfront on The Strand, east of the railway bridge.\" data-envira-retina=\"\" data-thumbnail=\"\"  itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><img id=\"envira-gallery-image-11524\" class=\"envira-gallery-image envira-gallery-image-8 envira-normal envira-lazy\" data-envira-index=\"8\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/DSC00454-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/DSC00454-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-gallery-id=\"4608\" data-envira-item-id=\"11524\" data-envira-caption=\"An old shopfront on The Strand, east of the railway bridge.\" alt=\"Exmouth Branch\" title=\"An old shopfront on The Strand, east of the railway bridge.\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" data-envira-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/DSC00454-640x480.jpg 400w,https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/DSC00454-640x480.jpg 2x\" data-envira-width=\"300\" data-envira-height=\"200\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-safe-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div id=\"envira-gallery-item-5079\" class=\"envira-gallery-item enviratope-item envira-gallery-item-9 envira-lazy-load\" style=\"padding-left: 1px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-right: 1px;\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-item-inner\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-right\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-right\"><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC05434-scaled.jpg\" class=\"envira-gallery-4608 envira-gallery-link\" rel=\"enviragallery4608\" title=\"A large recreation field occupies the northern outcrop.\" data-envira-caption=\"A large recreation field occupies the northern outcrop.\" data-envira-retina=\"\" data-thumbnail=\"\"  itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><img id=\"envira-gallery-image-5079\" class=\"envira-gallery-image envira-gallery-image-9 envira-normal envira-lazy\" data-envira-index=\"9\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC05434-1024x683-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC05434-1024x683-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-gallery-id=\"4608\" data-envira-item-id=\"5079\" data-envira-caption=\"A large recreation field occupies the northern outcrop.\" alt=\"Exmouth Branch\" title=\"A large recreation field occupies the northern outcrop.\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" data-envira-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC05434-1024x683-640x480.jpg 400w,https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC05434-1024x683-640x480.jpg 2x\" data-envira-width=\"300\" data-envira-height=\"200\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-safe-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><noscript><img src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC05018-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Lympstone\" \/><img src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC05428.jpg\" alt=\"Exmouth Branch\" \/><img src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC05425.jpg\" alt=\"Exmouth Branch\" \/><img src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC05017-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Lympstone\" \/><img src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC05431.jpg\" alt=\"Exmouth Branch\" \/><img src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC05429.jpg\" alt=\"Exmouth Branch\" \/><img src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC05427-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Exmouth Branch\" \/><img src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/DSC00454.jpg\" alt=\"Exmouth Branch\" \/><img src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC05434-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Exmouth Branch\" \/><\/noscript><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">On one occasion when the scout passed the cobbles seen above, an old boy was weeding them, although the six inches of concrete he told the scout lay beneath must have hampered propagation. He had lived in Scotland and the scout asked him how he had come to be in Lympstone. He said that he and his wife had written down their criteria; his had included being able to live without a car and drink a sundowner by water. Their ambitions coincided but the move, as so often happens, was decided by chance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Despite his noble, late-life resolution, he had not become a train user.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Pressed for his thoughts about the estuary trail being routed through the village, he said that it had been forced on the village with little consultation. The dangerous incidents which he described could have been of average motorists riding bicycles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04413-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04413-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4519\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04413-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04413-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04413-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04413-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04413-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Sandwiched between rocky outcrops, Lympstone is unmistakable when seen from the opposite side of the estuary. +<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-envira-envira-gallery\"><div id=\"envira-gallery-wrap-4526\" class=\"envira-gallery-wrap envira-gallery-theme-base envira-lightbox-theme-base\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageGallery\"><div style=\"opacity: 0.0\"  data-row-height=\"150\" data-gallery-theme=\"normal\" id=\"envira-gallery-4526\" class=\"envira-gallery-public envira-gallery-justified-public envira-gallery-0-columns envira-clear enviratope envira-gallery-css-animations\" data-envira-columns=\"0\"><div id=\"envira-gallery-item-4491\" class=\"envira-gallery-item enviratope-item envira-gallery-item-1 envira-lazy-load\" style=\"padding-left: 1px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-right: 1px;\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-item-inner\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-right\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-right\"><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/100_0149-scaled.jpg\" class=\"envira-gallery-4526 envira-gallery-link\" rel=\"enviragallery4526\" title=\"A concrete revetment just outside the village was &quot;decorated&quot; soon after it was built.\" data-envira-caption=\"A concrete revetment just outside the village was &quot;decorated&quot; soon after it was built.\" data-envira-retina=\"\" data-thumbnail=\"\"  itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><img id=\"envira-gallery-image-4491\" class=\"envira-gallery-image envira-gallery-image-1 envira-normal envira-lazy\" data-envira-index=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/100_0149-1024x768-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/100_0149-1024x768-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-gallery-id=\"4526\" data-envira-item-id=\"4491\" data-envira-caption=\"A concrete revetment just outside the village was &quot;decorated&quot; soon after it was built.\" alt=\"Exmouth Branch.\" title=\"A concrete revetment just outside the village was &quot;decorated&quot; soon after it was built.\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" data-envira-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/100_0149-1024x768-640x480.jpg 400w,https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/100_0149-1024x768-640x480.jpg 2x\" data-envira-width=\"300\" data-envira-height=\"225\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-safe-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div id=\"envira-gallery-item-4472\" class=\"envira-gallery-item enviratope-item envira-gallery-item-2 envira-lazy-load\" style=\"padding-left: 1px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-right: 1px;\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-item-inner\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-right\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-right\"><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04946.jpg\" class=\"envira-gallery-4526 envira-gallery-link\" rel=\"enviragallery4526\" title=\"It has recently been refreshed.\" data-envira-caption=\"It has recently been refreshed.\" data-envira-retina=\"\" data-thumbnail=\"\"  itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><img id=\"envira-gallery-image-4472\" class=\"envira-gallery-image envira-gallery-image-2 envira-normal envira-lazy\" data-envira-index=\"2\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04946-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04946-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-gallery-id=\"4526\" data-envira-item-id=\"4472\" data-envira-caption=\"It has recently been refreshed.\" alt=\"Exmouth Branch.\" title=\"It has recently been refreshed.\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" data-envira-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04946-640x480.jpg 400w,https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04946-640x480.jpg 2x\" data-envira-width=\"300\" data-envira-height=\"200\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-safe-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div id=\"envira-gallery-item-4465\" class=\"envira-gallery-item enviratope-item envira-gallery-item-3 envira-lazy-load\" style=\"padding-left: 1px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-right: 1px;\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-item-inner\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-right\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-right\"><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04945-scaled.jpg\" class=\"envira-gallery-4526 envira-gallery-link\" rel=\"enviragallery4526\" title=\"\" data-envira-caption=\"\" data-envira-retina=\"\" data-thumbnail=\"\"  itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><img id=\"envira-gallery-image-4465\" class=\"envira-gallery-image envira-gallery-image-3 envira-normal envira-lazy\" data-envira-index=\"3\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04945-1024x683-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04945-1024x683-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-gallery-id=\"4526\" data-envira-item-id=\"4465\" data-envira-caption=\"\" alt=\"Exmouth Branch.\" title=\"\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" data-envira-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04945-1024x683-640x480.jpg 400w,https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04945-1024x683-640x480.jpg 2x\" data-envira-width=\"300\" data-envira-height=\"200\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-safe-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div id=\"envira-gallery-item-11975\" class=\"envira-gallery-item enviratope-item envira-gallery-item-4 envira-lazy-load\" style=\"padding-left: 1px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-right: 1px;\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-item-inner\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-right\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-right\"><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/DSC00827.jpg\" class=\"envira-gallery-4526 envira-gallery-link\" rel=\"enviragallery4526\" title=\"August, 2025:  What responsible organization could have allowed a tree like this to grow on the side of an embankment?\" data-envira-caption=\"August, 2025:  What responsible organization could have allowed a tree like this to grow on the side of an embankment?\" data-envira-retina=\"\" data-thumbnail=\"\"  itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><img id=\"envira-gallery-image-11975\" class=\"envira-gallery-image envira-gallery-image-4 envira-normal envira-lazy\" data-envira-index=\"4\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/DSC00827-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/DSC00827-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-gallery-id=\"4526\" data-envira-item-id=\"11975\" data-envira-caption=\"August, 2025:  What responsible organization could have allowed a tree like this to grow on the side of an embankment?\" alt=\"Exmouth Branch\" title=\"August, 2025:  What responsible organization could have allowed a tree like this to grow on the side of an embankment?\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" data-envira-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/DSC00827-640x480.jpg 400w,https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/DSC00827-640x480.jpg 2x\" data-envira-width=\"300\" data-envira-height=\"200\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-safe-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><noscript><img src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/100_0149-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Exmouth Branch.\" \/><img src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04946.jpg\" alt=\"Exmouth Branch.\" \/><img src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04945-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Exmouth Branch.\" \/><img src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/DSC00827.jpg\" alt=\"Exmouth Branch\" \/><\/noscript><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04991-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04991-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4583\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04991-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04991-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04991-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04991-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04991-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>The end of the line comes into view after leaving Lympstone. +<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04988-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04988-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4581\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04988-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04988-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04988-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04988-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04988-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Another view of the castle and its <em>Belvedere <\/em>across the estuary. +<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04989-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04989-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4582\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04989-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04989-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04989-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04989-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04989-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>The railway&#8217;s boundary fence is hidden by the growth to the right of the trail.<br>The land on the right is part of Lower Halsdon Farm, left to the National Trust in 1996 by Stanley Long on the proviso that it would benefit the community. He had turned down the \u00a34-million offered by housing developers. There was once vague talk of a new station north of Exmouth.<br>A path just off camera leads to Exeter Road. A La Ronde is about a mile from here by this route.<br>Just out of sight ahead is the trestle carrying the path over marsh cut off from the estuary by the railway. Work started in autumn, 2023, to replace <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/90-the-boardwalk\/\">The Boardwalk<\/a>.<\/em> +<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-envira-envira-gallery\"><div id=\"envira-gallery-wrap-5082\" class=\"envira-gallery-wrap envira-gallery-theme-base envira-lightbox-theme-base\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageGallery\"><div style=\"opacity: 0.0\"  data-row-height=\"150\" data-gallery-theme=\"normal\" id=\"envira-gallery-5082\" class=\"envira-gallery-public envira-gallery-justified-public envira-gallery-0-columns envira-clear enviratope envira-gallery-css-animations\" data-envira-columns=\"0\"><div id=\"envira-gallery-item-5070\" class=\"envira-gallery-item enviratope-item envira-gallery-item-1 envira-lazy-load\" style=\"padding-left: 1px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-right: 1px;\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-item-inner\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-right\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-right\"><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC05420.jpg\" class=\"envira-gallery-5082 envira-gallery-link\" rel=\"enviragallery5082\" title=\"For a change, returning from Exmouth, the scout pushed his bicycle along the much nicer path on the other side of the line.\" data-envira-caption=\"For a change, returning from Exmouth, the scout pushed his bicycle along the much nicer path on the other side of the line.\" data-envira-retina=\"\" data-thumbnail=\"\"  itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><img id=\"envira-gallery-image-5070\" class=\"envira-gallery-image envira-gallery-image-1 envira-normal envira-lazy\" data-envira-index=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC05420-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC05420-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-gallery-id=\"5082\" data-envira-item-id=\"5070\" data-envira-caption=\"For a change, returning from Exmouth, the scout pushed his bicycle along the much nicer path on the other side of the line.\" alt=\"Exmouth Branch\" title=\"For a change, returning from Exmouth, the scout pushed his bicycle along the much nicer path on the other side of the line.\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" data-envira-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC05420-640x480.jpg 400w,https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC05420-640x480.jpg 2x\" data-envira-width=\"300\" data-envira-height=\"200\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-safe-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div id=\"envira-gallery-item-5071\" class=\"envira-gallery-item enviratope-item envira-gallery-item-2 envira-lazy-load\" style=\"padding-left: 1px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-right: 1px;\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-item-inner\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-right\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-right\"><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC05421.jpg\" class=\"envira-gallery-5082 envira-gallery-link\" rel=\"enviragallery5082\" title=\"The 1457 Exmouth to Paignton powers past the scout ...\" data-envira-caption=\"The 1457 Exmouth to Paignton powers past the scout ...\" data-envira-retina=\"\" data-thumbnail=\"\"  itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><img id=\"envira-gallery-image-5071\" class=\"envira-gallery-image envira-gallery-image-2 envira-normal envira-lazy\" data-envira-index=\"2\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC05421-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC05421-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-gallery-id=\"5082\" data-envira-item-id=\"5071\" data-envira-caption=\"The 1457 Exmouth to Paignton powers past the scout ...\" alt=\"Exmouth Branch\" title=\"The 1457 Exmouth to Paignton powers past the scout ...\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" data-envira-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC05421-640x480.jpg 400w,https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC05421-640x480.jpg 2x\" data-envira-width=\"300\" data-envira-height=\"200\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-safe-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div id=\"envira-gallery-item-5072\" class=\"envira-gallery-item enviratope-item envira-gallery-item-3 envira-lazy-load\" style=\"padding-left: 1px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-right: 1px;\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-item-inner\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-right\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-right\"><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC05422.jpg\" class=\"envira-gallery-5082 envira-gallery-link\" rel=\"enviragallery5082\" title=\"... and will shortly have to brake for Lympstone.\" data-envira-caption=\"... and will shortly have to brake for Lympstone.\" data-envira-retina=\"\" data-thumbnail=\"\"  itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><img id=\"envira-gallery-image-5072\" class=\"envira-gallery-image envira-gallery-image-3 envira-normal envira-lazy\" data-envira-index=\"3\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC05422-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC05422-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-gallery-id=\"5082\" data-envira-item-id=\"5072\" data-envira-caption=\"... and will shortly have to brake for Lympstone.\" alt=\"Exmouth Branch\" title=\"... and will shortly have to brake for Lympstone.\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" data-envira-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC05422-640x480.jpg 400w,https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC05422-640x480.jpg 2x\" data-envira-width=\"300\" data-envira-height=\"200\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-safe-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div id=\"envira-gallery-item-5069\" class=\"envira-gallery-item enviratope-item envira-gallery-item-4 envira-lazy-load\" style=\"padding-left: 1px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-right: 1px;\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-item-inner\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-right\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-right\"><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC05418.jpg\" class=\"envira-gallery-5082 envira-gallery-link\" rel=\"enviragallery5082\" title=\"The rail is 46 years old.\" data-envira-caption=\"The rail is 46 years old.\" data-envira-retina=\"\" data-thumbnail=\"\"  itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><img id=\"envira-gallery-image-5069\" class=\"envira-gallery-image envira-gallery-image-4 envira-normal envira-lazy\" data-envira-index=\"4\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC05418-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC05418-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-gallery-id=\"5082\" data-envira-item-id=\"5069\" data-envira-caption=\"The rail is 46 years old.\" alt=\"Exmouth Branch\" title=\"The rail is 46 years old.\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" data-envira-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC05418-640x480.jpg 400w,https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC05418-640x480.jpg 2x\" data-envira-width=\"300\" data-envira-height=\"200\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-safe-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div id=\"envira-gallery-item-5068\" class=\"envira-gallery-item enviratope-item envira-gallery-item-5 envira-lazy-load\" style=\"padding-left: 1px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-right: 1px;\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-item-inner\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-right\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-right\"><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC05418-2.jpg\" class=\"envira-gallery-5082 envira-gallery-link\" rel=\"enviragallery5082\" title=\"BS113A - 0 - BSC WORKINGTON - 1977 - BR (113 lb.\/yard, rolled by British Steel Corporation)\" data-envira-caption=\"BS113A - 0 - BSC WORKINGTON - 1977 - BR (113 lb.\/yard, rolled by British Steel Corporation)\" data-envira-retina=\"\" data-thumbnail=\"\"  itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><img id=\"envira-gallery-image-5068\" class=\"envira-gallery-image envira-gallery-image-5 envira-normal envira-lazy\" data-envira-index=\"5\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC05418-2-1024x155-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC05418-2-1024x155-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-gallery-id=\"5082\" data-envira-item-id=\"5068\" data-envira-caption=\"BS113A - 0 - BSC WORKINGTON - 1977 - BR (113 lb.\/yard, rolled by British Steel Corporation)\" alt=\"Exmouth Branch\" title=\"BS113A - 0 - BSC WORKINGTON - 1977 - BR (113 lb.\/yard, rolled by British Steel Corporation)\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" data-envira-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC05418-2-1024x155-640x480.jpg 400w,https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC05418-2-1024x155-640x480.jpg 2x\" data-envira-width=\"300\" data-envira-height=\"46\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-safe-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div id=\"envira-gallery-item-5073\" class=\"envira-gallery-item enviratope-item envira-gallery-item-6 envira-lazy-load\" style=\"padding-left: 1px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-right: 1px;\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-item-inner\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-right\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-right\"><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC05424.jpg\" class=\"envira-gallery-5082 envira-gallery-link\" rel=\"enviragallery5082\" title=\"The scout's landing was soft and he clambered back up prickled and stung, but not wet. It is a bigger drop than it looks.\" data-envira-caption=\"The scout's landing was soft and he clambered back up prickled and stung, but not wet. It is a bigger drop than it looks.\" data-envira-retina=\"\" data-thumbnail=\"\"  itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><img id=\"envira-gallery-image-5073\" class=\"envira-gallery-image envira-gallery-image-6 envira-normal envira-lazy\" data-envira-index=\"6\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC05424-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC05424-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-gallery-id=\"5082\" data-envira-item-id=\"5073\" data-envira-caption=\"The scout's landing was soft and he clambered back up prickled and stung, but not wet. It is a bigger drop than it looks.\" alt=\"Exmouth Branch\" title=\"The scout's landing was soft and he clambered back up prickled and stung, but not wet. It is a bigger drop than it looks.\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" data-envira-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC05424-640x480.jpg 400w,https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC05424-640x480.jpg 2x\" data-envira-width=\"300\" data-envira-height=\"200\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-safe-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><noscript><img src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC05420.jpg\" alt=\"Exmouth Branch\" \/><img src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC05421.jpg\" alt=\"Exmouth Branch\" \/><img src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC05422.jpg\" alt=\"Exmouth Branch\" \/><img src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC05418.jpg\" alt=\"Exmouth Branch\" \/><img src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC05418-2.jpg\" alt=\"Exmouth Branch\" \/><img src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC05424.jpg\" alt=\"Exmouth Branch\" \/><\/noscript><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC05407-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC05407-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5081\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC05407-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC05407-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC05407-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC05407-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC05407-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>The tower of Holy Trinity Church stands out above the rooftops of Exmouth. +<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-envira-envira-gallery\"><div id=\"envira-gallery-wrap-5083\" class=\"envira-gallery-wrap envira-gallery-theme-base envira-lightbox-theme-base\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageGallery\"><div style=\"opacity: 0.0\"  data-row-height=\"150\" data-gallery-theme=\"normal\" id=\"envira-gallery-5083\" class=\"envira-gallery-public envira-gallery-justified-public envira-gallery-0-columns envira-clear enviratope envira-gallery-css-animations\" data-envira-columns=\"0\"><div id=\"envira-gallery-item-5065\" class=\"envira-gallery-item enviratope-item envira-gallery-item-1 envira-lazy-load\" style=\"padding-left: 1px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-right: 1px;\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-item-inner\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-right\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-right\"><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC05410.jpg\" class=\"envira-gallery-5083 envira-gallery-link\" rel=\"enviragallery5083\" title=\"Part of the river wall has collapsed and tidal wash is causing erosion.\" data-envira-caption=\"Part of the river wall has collapsed and tidal wash is causing erosion.\" data-envira-retina=\"\" data-thumbnail=\"\"  itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><img id=\"envira-gallery-image-5065\" class=\"envira-gallery-image envira-gallery-image-1 envira-normal envira-lazy\" data-envira-index=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC05410-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC05410-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-gallery-id=\"5083\" data-envira-item-id=\"5065\" data-envira-caption=\"Part of the river wall has collapsed and tidal wash is causing erosion.\" alt=\"Exmouth Branch\" title=\"Part of the river wall has collapsed and tidal wash is causing erosion.\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" data-envira-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC05410-640x480.jpg 400w,https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC05410-640x480.jpg 2x\" data-envira-width=\"300\" data-envira-height=\"200\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-safe-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div id=\"envira-gallery-item-5066\" class=\"envira-gallery-item enviratope-item envira-gallery-item-2 envira-lazy-load\" style=\"padding-left: 1px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-right: 1px;\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-item-inner\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-right\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-right\"><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC05411.jpg\" class=\"envira-gallery-5083 envira-gallery-link\" rel=\"enviragallery5083\" title=\"It is not an immediate threat to the railway.\" data-envira-caption=\"It is not an immediate threat to the railway.\" data-envira-retina=\"\" data-thumbnail=\"\"  itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><img id=\"envira-gallery-image-5066\" class=\"envira-gallery-image envira-gallery-image-2 envira-normal envira-lazy\" data-envira-index=\"2\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC05411-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC05411-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-gallery-id=\"5083\" data-envira-item-id=\"5066\" data-envira-caption=\"It is not an immediate threat to the railway.\" alt=\"Exmouth Branch\" title=\"It is not an immediate threat to the railway.\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" data-envira-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC05411-640x480.jpg 400w,https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC05411-640x480.jpg 2x\" data-envira-width=\"300\" data-envira-height=\"200\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-safe-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><noscript><img src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC05410.jpg\" alt=\"Exmouth Branch\" \/><img src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC05411.jpg\" alt=\"Exmouth Branch\" \/><\/noscript><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Exmouth2-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Exmouth2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6934\" width=\"616\" height=\"410\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Exmouth2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Exmouth2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Exmouth2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Exmouth2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Exmouth2-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 616px) 100vw, 616px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>A train accelerates away from Exmouth in May, 2024. The coast path can be seen below, between the trail and the line. +<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC05405-714x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5063\" width=\"123\" height=\"176\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC05405-714x1024.jpg 714w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC05405-209x300.jpg 209w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC05405-768x1102.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC05405-1071x1536.jpg 1071w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC05405-1427x2048.jpg 1427w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC05405-scaled.jpg 1784w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 123px) 100vw, 123px\" \/><figcaption>+<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC05406.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5064\" width=\"478\" height=\"318\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC05406.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC05406-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC05406-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 478px) 100vw, 478px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-gray-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size:18px\">Warren&#8217;s Siding<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/EPW033464.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4556\" width=\"671\" height=\"567\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/EPW033464.jpg 580w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/EPW033464-300x253.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 671px) 100vw, 671px\" \/><figcaption>In this 1930 view, the East Devon Brick and Tile Works is seen at lower left. Trucks can just be made out standing on its siding, which made a facing connection in the Exmouth direction. The wharf seen jutting into the estuary was in use before the railway was built.<br>The line to Exmouth runs along the bottom of the photograph, while the Tipton line is seen curving away to the right.<br>Withycombe Raleigh, seen at top middle, is still a separate village.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-envira-envira-gallery\"><div id=\"envira-gallery-wrap-4631\" class=\"envira-gallery-wrap envira-gallery-theme-base envira-lightbox-theme-base\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageGallery\"><div style=\"opacity: 0.0\"  data-row-height=\"150\" data-gallery-theme=\"normal\" id=\"envira-gallery-4631\" class=\"envira-gallery-public envira-gallery-justified-public envira-gallery-0-columns envira-clear enviratope envira-gallery-css-animations\" data-envira-columns=\"0\"><div id=\"envira-gallery-item-4523\" class=\"envira-gallery-item enviratope-item envira-gallery-item-1 envira-lazy-load\" style=\"padding-left: 1px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-right: 1px;\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-item-inner\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-right\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-right\"><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04800-1.jpg\" class=\"envira-gallery-4631 envira-gallery-link\" rel=\"enviragallery4631\" title=\"The gate to what was latterly the private siding of Western Counties Brick Co., Ltd.\" data-envira-caption=\"The gate to what was latterly the private siding of Western Counties Brick Co., Ltd.\" data-envira-retina=\"\" data-thumbnail=\"\"  itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><img id=\"envira-gallery-image-4523\" class=\"envira-gallery-image envira-gallery-image-1 envira-normal envira-lazy\" data-envira-index=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04800-1-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04800-1-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-gallery-id=\"4631\" data-envira-item-id=\"4523\" data-envira-caption=\"The gate to what was latterly the private siding of Western Counties Brick Co., Ltd.\" alt=\"Exmouth Branch.\" title=\"The gate to what was latterly the private siding of Western Counties Brick Co., Ltd.\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" data-envira-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04800-1-640x480.jpg 400w,https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04800-1-640x480.jpg 2x\" data-envira-width=\"300\" data-envira-height=\"200\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-safe-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div id=\"envira-gallery-item-4483\" class=\"envira-gallery-item enviratope-item envira-gallery-item-2 envira-lazy-load\" style=\"padding-left: 1px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-right: 1px;\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-item-inner\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-right\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-right\"><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04801.jpg\" class=\"envira-gallery-4631 envira-gallery-link\" rel=\"enviragallery4631\" title=\"The siding lay straight ahead and the brickworks to the left.\" data-envira-caption=\"The siding lay straight ahead and the brickworks to the left.\" data-envira-retina=\"\" data-thumbnail=\"\"  itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><img id=\"envira-gallery-image-4483\" class=\"envira-gallery-image envira-gallery-image-2 envira-normal envira-lazy\" data-envira-index=\"2\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04801-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04801-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-gallery-id=\"4631\" data-envira-item-id=\"4483\" data-envira-caption=\"The siding lay straight ahead and the brickworks to the left.\" alt=\"Exmouth Branch.\" title=\"The siding lay straight ahead and the brickworks to the left.\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" data-envira-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04801-640x480.jpg 400w,https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04801-640x480.jpg 2x\" data-envira-width=\"300\" data-envira-height=\"200\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-safe-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div id=\"envira-gallery-item-4639\" class=\"envira-gallery-item enviratope-item envira-gallery-item-3 envira-lazy-load\" style=\"padding-left: 1px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-right: 1px;\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-item-inner\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-right\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-right\"><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC05011.jpg\" class=\"envira-gallery-4631 envira-gallery-link\" rel=\"enviragallery4631\" title=\"The ruined wharf is seen from the underline bridge that once gave access to it.\" data-envira-caption=\"The ruined wharf is seen from the underline bridge that once gave access to it.\" data-envira-retina=\"\" data-thumbnail=\"\"  itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><img id=\"envira-gallery-image-4639\" class=\"envira-gallery-image envira-gallery-image-3 envira-normal envira-lazy\" data-envira-index=\"3\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC05011-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC05011-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-gallery-id=\"4631\" data-envira-item-id=\"4639\" data-envira-caption=\"The ruined wharf is seen from the underline bridge that once gave access to it.\" alt=\"Warren&#039;s Wharf\" title=\"The ruined wharf is seen from the underline bridge that once gave access to it.\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" data-envira-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC05011-640x480.jpg 400w,https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC05011-640x480.jpg 2x\" data-envira-width=\"300\" data-envira-height=\"200\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-safe-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div id=\"envira-gallery-item-6929\" class=\"envira-gallery-item enviratope-item envira-gallery-item-4 envira-lazy-load\" style=\"padding-left: 1px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-right: 1px;\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-item-inner\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-right\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-right\"><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC06757.jpg\" class=\"envira-gallery-4631 envira-gallery-link\" rel=\"enviragallery4631\" title=\"The ruined wharf is seen from the estuary wall.\" data-envira-caption=\"The ruined wharf is seen from the estuary wall.\" data-envira-retina=\"\" data-thumbnail=\"\"  itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><img id=\"envira-gallery-image-6929\" class=\"envira-gallery-image envira-gallery-image-4 envira-normal envira-lazy\" data-envira-index=\"4\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC06757-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC06757-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-gallery-id=\"4631\" data-envira-item-id=\"6929\" data-envira-caption=\"The ruined wharf is seen from the estuary wall.\" alt=\"Exmouth Branch\" title=\"The ruined wharf is seen from the estuary wall.\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" data-envira-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC06757-640x480.jpg 400w,https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC06757-640x480.jpg 2x\" data-envira-width=\"300\" data-envira-height=\"200\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-safe-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div id=\"envira-gallery-item-6928\" class=\"envira-gallery-item enviratope-item envira-gallery-item-5 envira-lazy-load\" style=\"padding-left: 1px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-right: 1px;\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-item-inner\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-right\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-right\"><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC06756.jpg\" class=\"envira-gallery-4631 envira-gallery-link\" rel=\"enviragallery4631\" title=\"A closer view of the old wharf.\" data-envira-caption=\"A closer view of the old wharf.\" data-envira-retina=\"\" data-thumbnail=\"\"  itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><img id=\"envira-gallery-image-6928\" class=\"envira-gallery-image envira-gallery-image-5 envira-normal envira-lazy\" data-envira-index=\"5\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC06756-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC06756-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-gallery-id=\"4631\" data-envira-item-id=\"6928\" data-envira-caption=\"A closer view of the old wharf.\" alt=\"Exmouth Branch\" title=\"A closer view of the old wharf.\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" data-envira-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC06756-640x480.jpg 400w,https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC06756-640x480.jpg 2x\" data-envira-width=\"300\" data-envira-height=\"200\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-safe-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><noscript><img src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04800-1.jpg\" alt=\"Exmouth Branch.\" \/><img src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04801.jpg\" alt=\"Exmouth Branch.\" \/><img src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC05011.jpg\" alt=\"Warren&#039;s Wharf\" \/><img src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC06757.jpg\" alt=\"Exmouth Branch\" \/><img src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC06756.jpg\" alt=\"Exmouth Branch\" \/><\/noscript><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC06755.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6927\" width=\"527\" height=\"351\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC06755.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC06755-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC06755-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 527px) 100vw, 527px\" \/><figcaption>Looking towards the terminus from &#8220;East Devon Way 2&#8221; foot crossing.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-gray-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size:18px\">Exmouth<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">The station is well covered in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/75-tipton-st-johns-to-exmouth\/\">No. 75<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC06720.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6921\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC06720.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC06720-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC06720-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption><strong>May, 2024:<\/strong>  Part of Platform Two is all that remains of the former four-platform terminus.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/DSC06723.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8223\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/DSC06723.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/DSC06723-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/DSC06723-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>The scout noticed that a train had entered the sand drag, thus rendering it ineffective; it had already been heavily depleted by erosion. The track authority must consider that it no longer has any value.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-gray-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size:18px\">Exmouth Dock Line<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Unlike the old port of Topsham, Exmouth Dock was entirely new in 1868. Its promotion had been fully supported by the L. &amp; S.W.R.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">The scout remembers walking the dismantled line with his Father before it became a road. Traffic had ceased in 1967.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-envira-envira-gallery\"><div id=\"envira-gallery-wrap-4527\" class=\"envira-gallery-wrap envira-gallery-theme-base envira-lightbox-theme-base\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageGallery\"><div style=\"opacity: 0.0\"  data-row-height=\"150\" data-gallery-theme=\"normal\" id=\"envira-gallery-4527\" class=\"envira-gallery-public envira-gallery-justified-public envira-gallery-0-columns envira-clear enviratope envira-gallery-css-animations\" data-envira-columns=\"0\"><div id=\"envira-gallery-item-4470\" class=\"envira-gallery-item enviratope-item envira-gallery-item-1 envira-lazy-load\" style=\"padding-left: 1px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-right: 1px;\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-item-inner\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-right\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-right\"><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04952.jpg\" class=\"envira-gallery-4527 envira-gallery-link\" rel=\"enviragallery4527\" title=\"The dock line was where the redbrick building is now, beside the repurposed goods shed next to it. Before the rebuilding, the dock line had taken a course to the right.\" data-envira-caption=\"The dock line was where the redbrick building is now, beside the repurposed goods shed next to it. Before the rebuilding, the dock line had taken a course to the right.\" data-envira-retina=\"\" data-thumbnail=\"\"  itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><img id=\"envira-gallery-image-4470\" class=\"envira-gallery-image envira-gallery-image-1 envira-normal envira-lazy\" data-envira-index=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04952-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04952-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-gallery-id=\"4527\" data-envira-item-id=\"4470\" data-envira-caption=\"The dock line was where the redbrick building is now, beside the repurposed goods shed next to it. Before the rebuilding, the dock line had taken a course to the right.\" alt=\"Exmouth Dock Line\" title=\"The dock line was where the redbrick building is now, beside the repurposed goods shed next to it. Before the rebuilding, the dock line had taken a course to the right.\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" data-envira-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04952-640x480.jpg 400w,https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04952-640x480.jpg 2x\" data-envira-width=\"300\" data-envira-height=\"200\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-safe-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div id=\"envira-gallery-item-4471\" class=\"envira-gallery-item enviratope-item envira-gallery-item-2 envira-lazy-load\" style=\"padding-left: 1px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-right: 1px;\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-item-inner\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-right\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-right\"><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04953.jpg\" class=\"envira-gallery-4527 envira-gallery-link\" rel=\"enviragallery4527\" title=\"The line ran to the right of the white building at centre.\" data-envira-caption=\"The line ran to the right of the white building at centre.\" data-envira-retina=\"\" data-thumbnail=\"\"  itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><img id=\"envira-gallery-image-4471\" class=\"envira-gallery-image envira-gallery-image-2 envira-normal envira-lazy\" data-envira-index=\"2\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04953-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04953-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-gallery-id=\"4527\" data-envira-item-id=\"4471\" data-envira-caption=\"The line ran to the right of the white building at centre.\" alt=\"Exmouth Dock Line\" title=\"The line ran to the right of the white building at centre.\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" data-envira-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04953-640x480.jpg 400w,https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04953-640x480.jpg 2x\" data-envira-width=\"300\" data-envira-height=\"200\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-safe-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div id=\"envira-gallery-item-4514\" class=\"envira-gallery-item enviratope-item envira-gallery-item-3 envira-lazy-load\" style=\"padding-left: 1px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-right: 1px;\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-item-inner\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-right\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-right\"><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04535.jpg\" class=\"envira-gallery-4527 envira-gallery-link\" rel=\"enviragallery4527\" title=\"On an earlier occasion, the scout's attention had been caught by another modern idiocy.\" data-envira-caption=\"On an earlier occasion, the scout's attention had been caught by another modern idiocy.\" data-envira-retina=\"\" data-thumbnail=\"\"  itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><img id=\"envira-gallery-image-4514\" class=\"envira-gallery-image envira-gallery-image-3 envira-normal envira-lazy\" data-envira-index=\"3\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04535-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04535-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-gallery-id=\"4527\" data-envira-item-id=\"4514\" data-envira-caption=\"On an earlier occasion, the scout's attention had been caught by another modern idiocy.\" alt=\"Exmouth Dock Line\" title=\"On an earlier occasion, the scout's attention had been caught by another modern idiocy.\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" data-envira-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04535-640x480.jpg 400w,https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04535-640x480.jpg 2x\" data-envira-width=\"300\" data-envira-height=\"200\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-safe-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div id=\"envira-gallery-item-4518\" class=\"envira-gallery-item enviratope-item envira-gallery-item-4 envira-lazy-load\" style=\"padding-left: 1px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-right: 1px;\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-item-inner\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-right\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-right\"><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04536-scaled.jpg\" class=\"envira-gallery-4527 envira-gallery-link\" rel=\"enviragallery4527\" title=\"The charging facility was still under wraps in June.\" data-envira-caption=\"The charging facility was still under wraps in June.\" data-envira-retina=\"\" data-thumbnail=\"\"  itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><img id=\"envira-gallery-image-4518\" class=\"envira-gallery-image envira-gallery-image-4 envira-normal envira-lazy\" data-envira-index=\"4\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04536-683x1024-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04536-683x1024-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-gallery-id=\"4527\" data-envira-item-id=\"4518\" data-envira-caption=\"The charging facility was still under wraps in June.\" alt=\"Exmouth Dock Line\" title=\"The charging facility was still under wraps in June.\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" data-envira-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04536-683x1024-640x480.jpg 400w,https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04536-683x1024-640x480.jpg 2x\" data-envira-width=\"200\" data-envira-height=\"300\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-safe-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div id=\"envira-gallery-item-4516\" class=\"envira-gallery-item enviratope-item envira-gallery-item-5 envira-lazy-load\" style=\"padding-left: 1px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-right: 1px;\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-item-inner\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-right\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-right\"><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04536-3.jpg\" class=\"envira-gallery-4527 envira-gallery-link\" rel=\"enviragallery4527\" title=\"Had there never been zero emission vehicles before electric cars came along?\" data-envira-caption=\"Had there never been zero emission vehicles before electric cars came along?\" data-envira-retina=\"\" data-thumbnail=\"\"  itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><img id=\"envira-gallery-image-4516\" class=\"envira-gallery-image envira-gallery-image-5 envira-normal envira-lazy\" data-envira-index=\"5\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04536-3-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04536-3-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-gallery-id=\"4527\" data-envira-item-id=\"4516\" data-envira-caption=\"Had there never been zero emission vehicles before electric cars came along?\" alt=\"Exmouth Dock Line\" title=\"Had there never been zero emission vehicles before electric cars came along?\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" data-envira-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04536-3-640x480.jpg 400w,https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04536-3-640x480.jpg 2x\" data-envira-width=\"253\" data-envira-height=\"300\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-safe-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div id=\"envira-gallery-item-4515\" class=\"envira-gallery-item enviratope-item envira-gallery-item-6 envira-lazy-load\" style=\"padding-left: 1px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-right: 1px;\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-item-inner\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-right\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-right\"><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04536-2.jpg\" class=\"envira-gallery-4527 envira-gallery-link\" rel=\"enviragallery4527\" title=\"Electric road vehicles are generally bought by the highly intelligent.\" data-envira-caption=\"Electric road vehicles are generally bought by the highly intelligent.\" data-envira-retina=\"\" data-thumbnail=\"\"  itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><img id=\"envira-gallery-image-4515\" class=\"envira-gallery-image envira-gallery-image-6 envira-normal envira-lazy\" data-envira-index=\"6\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04536-2-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04536-2-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-gallery-id=\"4527\" data-envira-item-id=\"4515\" data-envira-caption=\"Electric road vehicles are generally bought by the highly intelligent.\" alt=\"Exmouth Dock Line\" title=\"Electric road vehicles are generally bought by the highly intelligent.\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" data-envira-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04536-2-640x480.jpg 400w,https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04536-2-640x480.jpg 2x\" data-envira-width=\"245\" data-envira-height=\"300\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-safe-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div id=\"envira-gallery-item-4469\" class=\"envira-gallery-item enviratope-item envira-gallery-item-7 envira-lazy-load\" style=\"padding-left: 1px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-right: 1px;\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-item-inner\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-right\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-right\"><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04951.jpg\" class=\"envira-gallery-4527 envira-gallery-link\" rel=\"enviragallery4527\" title=\"The line is now Langerwehe Way and this is the site of Camperdown Crossing.\" data-envira-caption=\"The line is now Langerwehe Way and this is the site of Camperdown Crossing.\" data-envira-retina=\"\" data-thumbnail=\"\"  itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><img id=\"envira-gallery-image-4469\" class=\"envira-gallery-image envira-gallery-image-7 envira-normal envira-lazy\" data-envira-index=\"7\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04951-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04951-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-gallery-id=\"4527\" data-envira-item-id=\"4469\" data-envira-caption=\"The line is now Langerwehe Way and this is the site of Camperdown Crossing.\" alt=\"Exmouth Dock Line\" title=\"The line is now Langerwehe Way and this is the site of Camperdown Crossing.\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" data-envira-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04951-640x480.jpg 400w,https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04951-640x480.jpg 2x\" data-envira-width=\"300\" data-envira-height=\"200\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-safe-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div id=\"envira-gallery-item-4467\" class=\"envira-gallery-item enviratope-item envira-gallery-item-8 envira-lazy-load\" style=\"padding-left: 1px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-right: 1px;\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-item-inner\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-right\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-right\"><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04947.jpg\" class=\"envira-gallery-4527 envira-gallery-link\" rel=\"enviragallery4527\" title=\"At its greatest extent, the line ran to the water's edge, through the middle of this photograph.\" data-envira-caption=\"At its greatest extent, the line ran to the water's edge, through the middle of this photograph.\" data-envira-retina=\"\" data-thumbnail=\"\"  itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><img id=\"envira-gallery-image-4467\" class=\"envira-gallery-image envira-gallery-image-8 envira-normal envira-lazy\" data-envira-index=\"8\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04947-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04947-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-gallery-id=\"4527\" data-envira-item-id=\"4467\" data-envira-caption=\"At its greatest extent, the line ran to the water's edge, through the middle of this photograph.\" alt=\"Exmouth Dock Line\" title=\"At its greatest extent, the line ran to the water's edge, through the middle of this photograph.\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" data-envira-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04947-640x480.jpg 400w,https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04947-640x480.jpg 2x\" data-envira-width=\"300\" data-envira-height=\"200\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-safe-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div id=\"envira-gallery-item-4468\" class=\"envira-gallery-item enviratope-item envira-gallery-item-9 envira-lazy-load\" style=\"padding-left: 1px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-right: 1px;\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-item-inner\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-right\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-right\"><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04949-scaled.jpg\" class=\"envira-gallery-4527 envira-gallery-link\" rel=\"enviragallery4527\" title=\"The Warren does not look far away but the waters are treacherous.\" data-envira-caption=\"The Warren does not look far away but the waters are treacherous.\" data-envira-retina=\"\" data-thumbnail=\"\"  itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><img id=\"envira-gallery-image-4468\" class=\"envira-gallery-image envira-gallery-image-9 envira-normal envira-lazy\" data-envira-index=\"9\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04949-1024x683-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04949-1024x683-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-gallery-id=\"4527\" data-envira-item-id=\"4468\" data-envira-caption=\"The Warren does not look far away but the waters are treacherous.\" alt=\"Exmouth Dock Line\" title=\"The Warren does not look far away but the waters are treacherous.\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" data-envira-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04949-1024x683-640x480.jpg 400w,https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04949-1024x683-640x480.jpg 2x\" data-envira-width=\"300\" data-envira-height=\"200\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-safe-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><noscript><img src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04952.jpg\" alt=\"Exmouth Dock Line\" \/><img src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04953.jpg\" alt=\"Exmouth Dock Line\" \/><img src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04535.jpg\" alt=\"Exmouth Dock Line\" \/><img src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04536-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Exmouth Dock Line\" \/><img src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04536-3.jpg\" alt=\"Exmouth Dock Line\" \/><img src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04536-2.jpg\" alt=\"Exmouth Dock Line\" \/><img src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04951.jpg\" alt=\"Exmouth Dock Line\" \/><img src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04947.jpg\" alt=\"Exmouth Dock Line\" \/><img src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC04949-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Exmouth Dock Line\" \/><\/noscript><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">A turn of the century <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.nls.uk\/geo\/explore\/side-by-side-old\/#zoom=15.6&amp;lat=50.62012&amp;lon=-3.42046&amp;layers=178&amp;right=ESRIWorld\">25 in. survey<\/a><em> <\/em>shows a longer line than in later years.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Exmouth-Harbour-Branch-1024x714.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4521\" width=\"509\" height=\"355\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Exmouth-Harbour-Branch-1024x714.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Exmouth-Harbour-Branch-300x209.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Exmouth-Harbour-Branch-768x536.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Exmouth-Harbour-Branch-1536x1071.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Exmouth-Harbour-Branch.jpg 1947w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 509px) 100vw, 509px\" \/><figcaption>Shunting seen from Camperdown Crossing.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-container-7 wp-block-gallery-6 wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"4643\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC05016.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4643\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC05016.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC05016-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC05016-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>The same scene today.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"902\" height=\"649\" data-id=\"4647\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Publication1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4647\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Publication1.png 902w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Publication1-300x216.png 300w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Publication1-768x553.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 902px) 100vw, 902px\" \/><figcaption>And a very poor overlay.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Exmouth-Harbour-Branch-1928-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4557\" width=\"672\" height=\"557\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Exmouth-Harbour-Branch-1928-1.jpg 580w, https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Exmouth-Harbour-Branch-1928-1-300x249.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/><figcaption>This 1928 view shows almost the whole extent of the Dock Line, from the goods shed at top left to the harbourside at middle right, where trucks can be seen.<br>At the bottom is the Shelley Road shanty town, usually referred to as Shelley Beach, where the scout remembers walking with his parents.<br>Camperdown Terrace, which began as Trinity Road, is obvious at middle right.<br>This part of Exmouth was a sand spit corresponding to the Warren. In 1928, the station and dock line were on the water&#8217;s edge; the new goods yard had been built on reclaimed land. Since then, much more land has been created for car parking and amenity.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Photos cribbed from the web have been matched with shots taken &#8220;today&#8221; in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Exmouth-then-and-now_compressed.pdf\">&#8220;Exmouth<strong>\u2014<\/strong>then and now.&#8221;<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-envira-envira-gallery\"><div id=\"envira-gallery-wrap-4648\" class=\"envira-gallery-wrap envira-gallery-theme-base envira-lightbox-theme-base\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageGallery\"><div style=\"opacity: 0.0\"  data-row-height=\"150\" data-gallery-theme=\"normal\" id=\"envira-gallery-4648\" class=\"envira-gallery-public envira-gallery-justified-public envira-gallery-0-columns envira-clear enviratope envira-gallery-css-animations\" data-envira-columns=\"0\"><div id=\"envira-gallery-item-4642\" class=\"envira-gallery-item enviratope-item envira-gallery-item-1 envira-lazy-load\" style=\"padding-left: 1px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-right: 1px;\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-item-inner\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-right\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-right\"><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC05015-scaled.jpg\" class=\"envira-gallery-4648 envira-gallery-link\" rel=\"enviragallery4648\" title=\"Ghastly condos and a static display of floating plastic where once trade and commerce thrived.\" data-envira-caption=\"Ghastly condos and a static display of floating plastic where once trade and commerce thrived.\" data-envira-retina=\"\" data-thumbnail=\"\"  itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><img id=\"envira-gallery-image-4642\" class=\"envira-gallery-image envira-gallery-image-1 envira-normal envira-lazy\" data-envira-index=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC05015-1024x683-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC05015-1024x683-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-gallery-id=\"4648\" data-envira-item-id=\"4642\" data-envira-caption=\"Ghastly condos and a static display of floating plastic where once trade and commerce thrived.\" alt=\"Exmouth Dock\" title=\"Ghastly condos and a static display of floating plastic where once trade and commerce thrived.\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" data-envira-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC05015-1024x683-640x480.jpg 400w,https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC05015-1024x683-640x480.jpg 2x\" data-envira-width=\"300\" data-envira-height=\"200\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-safe-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div id=\"envira-gallery-item-4640\" class=\"envira-gallery-item enviratope-item envira-gallery-item-2 envira-lazy-load\" style=\"padding-left: 1px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-right: 1px;\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-item-inner\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-right\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-right\"><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC05012-scaled.jpg\" class=\"envira-gallery-4648 envira-gallery-link\" rel=\"enviragallery4648\" title=\"The course of the former dock line, looking towards the station.\" data-envira-caption=\"The course of the former dock line, looking towards the station.\" data-envira-retina=\"\" data-thumbnail=\"\"  itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><img id=\"envira-gallery-image-4640\" class=\"envira-gallery-image envira-gallery-image-2 envira-normal envira-lazy\" data-envira-index=\"2\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC05012-1024x683-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC05012-1024x683-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-gallery-id=\"4648\" data-envira-item-id=\"4640\" data-envira-caption=\"The course of the former dock line, looking towards the station.\" alt=\"Exmouth Dock\" title=\"The course of the former dock line, looking towards the station.\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" data-envira-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC05012-1024x683-640x480.jpg 400w,https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC05012-1024x683-640x480.jpg 2x\" data-envira-width=\"300\" data-envira-height=\"200\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-safe-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div id=\"envira-gallery-item-4641\" class=\"envira-gallery-item enviratope-item envira-gallery-item-3 envira-lazy-load\" style=\"padding-left: 1px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-right: 1px;\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-item-inner\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-top-right\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay  envira-gallery-bottom-right\"><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC05013.jpg\" class=\"envira-gallery-4648 envira-gallery-link\" rel=\"enviragallery4648\" title=\"In later years, this would have been the extent of the line.\" data-envira-caption=\"In later years, this would have been the extent of the line.\" data-envira-retina=\"\" data-thumbnail=\"\"  itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><img id=\"envira-gallery-image-4641\" class=\"envira-gallery-image envira-gallery-image-3 envira-normal envira-lazy\" data-envira-index=\"3\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC05013-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC05013-640x480.jpg\" data-envira-gallery-id=\"4648\" data-envira-item-id=\"4641\" data-envira-caption=\"In later years, this would have been the extent of the line.\" alt=\"Exmouth Dock\" title=\"In later years, this would have been the extent of the line.\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" data-envira-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC05013-640x480.jpg 400w,https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC05013-640x480.jpg 2x\" data-envira-width=\"300\" data-envira-height=\"200\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-safe-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/\/\/\/\/yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><noscript><img src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC05015-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Exmouth Dock\" \/><img src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC05012-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Exmouth Dock\" \/><img src=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC05013.jpg\" alt=\"Exmouth Dock\" \/><\/noscript><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">This was Exmouth&#8217;s Great Western station, for it was where the ferry from Starcross landed when this service was run in conjunction with the railway. The ferry company was an &#8220;agent,&#8221; able to sell through tickets from its booking office on the quay and accept parcels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/85-starcross-for-exmouth\/\">summer-only service<\/a>, independent of the railway, still operates. The vessel, <em>Orcombe,<\/em> was built by the Devon Dock Pier &amp; Steamship Company in Exmouth in 1952.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The scout&#8217;s memory of the branch goes back to joining a train of green carriages behind a steam engine in the Up Bay at Central Station. Exmouth frequently draws the scout throughout the year but he seldom now uses the &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/81-exmouth-branch\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[1],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4496"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4496"}],"version-history":[{"count":75,"href":"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4496\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":13664,"href":"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4496\/revisions\/13664"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4496"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4496"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.teignrail.co.uk\/scouting\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4496"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}