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THE HISTORY

L&SWR+SOUTHERN RAIL
THE TARKA VALLEY RAILWAY
For an informal but comprehensive history of the station and line this link takes you to a good overview.
Note: The information is not particularly recent, and stops before TVR became involved in the lines restoration.
with thanks to Martin James
TVR and how it began
Until 2007
Pre Tarka Valley Railway days
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Image Copyright - David Smith

Image Copyright - Clive Warneford

Image Copyright - Rob Purvis

Image Copyright P.Tarry

Image Copyright P.Tarry
2008
In the beginning:
The first tracklaying:
https://www.lynton-rail.org.uk/story/work-progress-thursday-20th-november
Courtesy of Lynton and Barnstaple Railway website
2018
Finding the Coaldock.
all images copyright P.Tarry (TVR)

The beginning

Finding the Coal dock

The Coal dock found!

The beginning
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CLEARING the Tarka Trail 2018
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The Tarka Trail - and original site.

The Tarka Trail - and original site.

The Tarka Trail - and original site.

The Tarka Trail - and original site.
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Torrington Station site 1954
2019
Laying the track EXTENSION

Laying the Track

Laying the Track

Laying the Track

Laying the Track
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2019
The pedestrian crossing and s-trail fitment

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