The Totnes to Dartmouth Extension
Based on a “what-if” scenario, if the GWR had built a line to Dartmouth, putting the GWR “station” building in Dartmouth on a real platform.
Starting in Totnes and proceeding south…
Totnes Station
As was, c.1910. Bottom right is the start of the branch to Totnes Riverside, and the route to Dartmouth. Clearly that would need some enhancement, to provide a better route from Dartmouth back into Totnes.
Next, as it should be, c.19xx. The first task is to add an extra curve to provide direct access. The goods shed will have to be moved, but that’s a minor detail.
Crossing the existing curve and then rejoining it allows the new curve to be on a larger radius, therefore less severe, on the way to Totnes Riverside.
Totnes Riverside
For a small river dockside siding, with space to exchange cargo with barges or small freighters that can dry out alongside the quay.
Perhaps a little like Newham Quay near Truro?
Sharpham
To gain favour with the titled (and entitled) occupants of Sharpham House, it was agreed that a short tunnel under the estate was appropriate. Then another one to save climbing a steep hill or a very tight curve around Ashprington Point. Followed by a bridge across Tuckenhay Creek.
From Tuckenhay Creek bridge ...
.. alongside the River Dart to another bridge across Dittisham Creek.
To be continued....
Edited by KeithMacdonald
Totnes Riverside
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