Bridge 164, Meldon, Devon - October 2001

Bridge 164 which spans the former Southern Railway mainline just prior to Meldon Viaduct. The former trackbed is currently part of the Granite Way cycle track. However, following the successful reopening of the railway between Okehampton to Crediton and on to Exeter there is a growing campaign to reinstate this line.

Meldon Viaduct, Meldon, Devon - October 2001

Meldon Viaduct looking towards Meldon Quarry.

Meldon Viaduct, Meldon, Devon - October 2001

Meldon Viaduct looking towards Tavistock.

Meldon Viaduct, Meldon, Devon - October 2001

View from Meldon Viaduct to Meldon Dam

Meldon Junction, Meldon, Devon - August 19, 1982

Meldon Junction - looking west. August 19, 1982. Fourteen years after closure. There was no station at Meldon Junction just a signal box and a house for the signalman. The location marked the junction between the Plymouth - Exeter mainline (via Tavistock) and the North Cornwall Line (via Halwill Junction). The overgrown formation of the North Cornwall Line to Padstow via Halwill (closed October 03, 1966) can be seen curving away to the middle right of the picture beyond the fence. The line to Plymouth closed on May 06, 1968. The trackbed was partially metalled - hence the road surface to allow lorries to gain access to Meldon Quarry - via Meldon viaduct during the construction of Meldon Reservior which was completed in 1972. This part of the railway is today the Granite Way Cycleway and footpath. Camera: Contax 139. Carl Zeiss 50mm f1.7 Planar Lens. Agfa CT18 film

Meldon Junction, Meldon, Devon - August 19, 1982

View west from bridge 614 towards Meldon Junction - August 19, 1982. The full three track width of the formation can be clearly seen. The exchange Siding would have been on the right. Also to be seen on the left is the roof of the Meldon Junction signalman's house. Whilst the box was removed after closure the house remained. Camera: Contax 139. Carl Zeiss 50mm f1.7 Planar Lens. Agfa CT18 film

Bridge 614, Meldon, Devon - August 19, 1982

Bridge 614 - the marked the start of the "live" railway beyond the gate. The Meldon Quarry houses can be seen in the background. August 19, 1982, Camera: Contax 139. Carl Zeiss 50mm f1.7 Planar Lens. Agfa CT18 film

Meldon Viaduct, Meldon, Devon - August 19, 1982

View over the gate at bridge 614 - August 19, 1982. The faded British Railways Western Region notice warns that the track bed is "strictly private", Just beyond can be seen the buffer stop on the up line which extended across the rather spectacular Meldon Viaduct which happily still survives. The downline was removed to facilitate road vehicle access to Meldon Quarry during the construction of Meldon Dam which was completed in 1972. Camera: Contax 139. Carl Zeiss 50mm f1.7 Planar Lens. Agfa CT18 film

Meldon Viaduct, Meldon, Devon - August 19, 1982

The magnificent Meldon Viaduct built in 1874. Meldon Viaduct is one of only two examples of a wrought iron truss girder viaduct in Britain and its national importance is recognised by protection as a Scheduled Monument. In 1996 the viaduct was refurbished as part of the Dartmoor Granite Way footpath and the Devon Coast to Coast cycle route.

Meldon Junction, Meldon, Devon - August 19, 1982

Meldon Junction - August 19, 1982 - view towards Meldon Viaduct and Quarry from Meldon Junction. Where this photo was taken there were three sets of tracks. The up and down mainline and a loop on the right known as the exchange siding. Here trains from Plymouth and Tavistock could be drawn clear of the mainline and then changed direction west-wards along the North Cornwall Line or vice versa. Camera: Contax 139. Carl Zeiss 50mm f1.7 Planar Lens. Agfa CT18 film

Meldon Viaduct, Meldon, Devon - April 02, 1989

The magnificent Meldon Viaduct built in 1874. Meldon Viaduct is one of only two examples of a wrought iron truss girder viaduct in Britain and its national importance is recognised by protection as a Scheduled Monument. In 1996 the viaduct was refurbished as part of the Dartmoor Granite Way footpath and the Devon Coast to Coast cycle route.

Meldon Viaduct, Meldon, Devon - April 02, 1989

The magnificent Meldon Viaduct built in 1874. Meldon Viaduct is one of only two examples of a wrought iron truss girder viaduct in Britain and its national importance is recognised by protection as a Scheduled Monument. In 1996 the viaduct was refurbished as part of the Dartmoor Granite Way footpath and the Devon Coast to Coast cycle route.

Meldon Viaduct, Meldon, Devon - April 02, 1989

The magnificent Meldon Viaduct built in 1874. Meldon Viaduct is one of only two examples of a wrought iron truss girder viaduct in Britain and its national importance is recognised by protection as a Scheduled Monument. In 1996 the viaduct was refurbished as part of the Dartmoor Granite Way footpath and the Devon Coast to Coast cycle route.

Meldon Viaduct, Meldon, Devon - April 02, 1989

The magnificent Meldon Viaduct built in 1874. Meldon Viaduct is one of only two examples of a wrought iron truss girder viaduct in Britain and its national importance is recognised by protection as a Scheduled Monument. In 1996 the viaduct was refurbished as part of the Dartmoor Granite Way footpath and the Devon Coast to Coast cycle route.

WRC Atlantic Coast Express, Meldon Quarry, Devon - October 20, 1979

The Wirral Railway Circle Railtour "Atlantic Coast Express" pauses at Meldon Quarry near Okehampton as the locomotives run around and passengers explored the quarry and its sidings. A delightful reminder of the time when risk assessments and health and safety did not get in the way of a good day out!

WRC Atlantic Coast Express, Meldon Quarry, Devon - October 20, 1979

The Wirral Railway Circle Railtour "Atlantic Coast Express" pauses at Meldon Quarry near Okehampton as the locomotives run around and passengers explored the quarry and its sidings. A delightful reminder of the time when risk assessments and health and safety did not get in the way of a good day out!

WRC Atlantic Coast Express, Meldon Quarry, Devon - October 20, 1979

The Wirral Railway Circle Railtour "Atlantic Coast Express" pauses at Meldon Quarry near Okehampton as the locomotives run around and passengers explored the quarry and its sidings. A delightful reminder of the time when risk assessments and health and safety did not get in the way of a good day out!

WRC Atlantic Coast Express, Meldon Quarry, Devon - October 20, 1979

The Wirral Railway Circle Railtour "Atlantic Coast Express" pauses at Meldon Quarry near Okehampton as the locomotives run around and passengers explored the quarry and its sidings. A delightful reminder of the time when risk assessments and health and safety did not get in the way of a good day out!

Meldon Viaduct, Meldon, Devon - September 03, 1989

The magnificent Meldon Viaduct built in 1874. Meldon Viaduct is one of only two examples of a wrought iron truss girder viaduct in Britain and its national importance is recognised by protection as a Scheduled Monument. In 1996 the viaduct was refurbished as part of the Dartmoor Granite Way footpath and the Devon Coast to Coast cycle route.

Meldon Viaduct, Meldon, Devon - April 02, 1989

The magnificent Meldon Viaduct built in 1874. Meldon Viaduct is one of only two examples of a wrought iron truss girder viaduct in Britain and its national importance is recognised by protection as a Scheduled Monument. In 1996 the viaduct was refurbished as part of the Dartmoor Granite Way footpath and the Devon Coast to Coast cycle route.

Meldon Viaduct, Meldon, Devon - April 02, 1989

The magnificent Meldon Viaduct built in 1874. Meldon Viaduct is one of only two examples of a wrought iron truss girder viaduct in Britain and its national importance is recognised by protection as a Scheduled Monument. In 1996 the viaduct was refurbished as part of the Dartmoor Granite Way footpath and the Devon Coast to Coast cycle route.

Meldon Viaduct, Meldon, Devon - April 02, 1989

The magnificent Meldon Viaduct built in 1874. Meldon Viaduct is one of only two examples of a wrought iron truss girder viaduct in Britain and its national importance is recognised by protection as a Scheduled Monument. In 1996 the viaduct was refurbished as part of the Dartmoor Granite Way footpath and the Devon Coast to Coast cycle route.