Went on a research trip to the Lyme Regis line yesterday, and apart from the mud it was very enjoyable. Here are some of the pics I took, and comparison pics from my route - while the terrain doesn't match up exactly at the moment, this will be dealt with in due course. Hope you like them.
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Lyme Regis Station - now an estate
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The railway outside Uplyme is still distinguishable, if a bit overgrown since the last train went by.
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This is my first view of Cannington, and it took my breath away (even if the concrete is starting to look a bit tricorn-esque
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Cannington Viaduct is still as impressive as ever, however once again undergrowth has taken over (the deck is covered in bushes and trees as well) Yes, I did scramble up the side of the hill, unfortunately I didn't realise the railway cutting had been infilled and I climbed right to the top
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A farm track has used the high embankment for access to the top of the hill (he also uses the bridge underneath as well
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This cutting is also infilled (looking towards Lyme Regis - the fire is from travellers parked on the right)
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..But the station side is not
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The side of the station site is also very overgrown.
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A now very overgrown cutting could be mistaken for a stream nowadays. (looking south)
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This typical concrete SR p-way hut hives a strong hint as to what the raised ground behind it is.
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The former remains of an overbridge at Abbey gate
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A tucked-away bridge used for access to the field.
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A final look from the above picture's location down to the flyover at Axminster.
Critical comments are, as ever, welcome.
Chris
any plans for a release yet? I can,t wait for this one.
