bgman Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 Is there any renovation work to do on the footbridge steps? The handrails look shiny & new, have the steps already been worked on? I'm not certain at this stage, I'll try and find out. It would seem silly not too ! The handrails are original as are the steps. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgman Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 Got any photos of the temporary footbridge, please Grahame?Tim, I hope these are of interest to you ..... Taken this evening in very bright sunlight which made it difficult with my iPhone camera but it'll give you an overview I hope. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold roundhouse Posted June 2, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 2, 2015 I am guessing this temporary footbridge is a standard design as its way much higher than the original footbridge yet There isn't any chance overhead wires are going to be erected whilst the original footbridge is refurbished. I wonder how many people will actually use it as the road crossing is a much simpler option to get to the down platform for points towards Barny. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold mudmagnet Posted June 2, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 2, 2015 (edited) i Apparently there's more! I remember seeing this film at a special showing in Barnstaple (Queens Theatre), but can't remember when!Great film! Edited June 2, 2015 by mudmagnet Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
darren01 Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 Looking at the photo's the track could do with some weeding! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgman Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 I am guessing this temporary footbridge is a standard design as its way much higher than the original footbridge yet There isn't any chance overhead wires are going to be erected whilst the original footbridge is refurbished. I wonder how many people will actually use it as the road crossing is a much simpler option to get to the down platform for points towards Barny. Lego/ Mecanno call it what you will it's a standard design I've been informed by the guys on site. Overhead wires ? This is Crediton we're talking about, 'lectric's just reached 'ere my bird ! I've actually witnessed quite a few people using it and it's a worthy edition to the station, there is also one erected at Torquay Station whilst refurb works are being carried out FYI . When I've been waiting on the Barnstaple platform (which is quite frequently) I see very few people using the road/level crossing, most preferring to use the bridge. Looking at the photo's the track could do with some weeding! Hoe ! Hoe ! Hoe! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold roundhouse Posted June 11, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 11, 2015 Back to the 1980' and barnstaple. Some photos of the good yard taken in 1987. I wish that I had taken more now. Moving on, to just over the (road) bridge to Barnstaple Town the same year 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Ramblin Rich Posted June 12, 2015 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted June 12, 2015 Interesting photos there, looks like a stack of logs in the 2nd one; was there timber traffic from here too? 1987 was "the great storm" and I think I remember seeing there were extra trains to take away logs from fallen trees... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisB Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 Or Sleepers. There are a few pics on the Cyberheritage site that show piles of sleepers at approximately that location although the piles are not as high as they appear in the above photo. On the subject of the Cyberheritage site Rich, I don't know when you last visited but there have been more photos added in recent months. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Ramblin Rich Posted June 12, 2015 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted June 12, 2015 Cheers Chris, I'll take a look! Cyberheritage has some pics of timber wagons leaving Barnstaple, but with the note that they had come from Lapford to run round. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gasky Posted June 20, 2015 Share Posted June 20, 2015 Here's a reminder of Crediton footbridge and signals just before they were replaced by the MAS post. 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Ramblin Rich Posted June 24, 2015 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted June 24, 2015 Just found a presentation given at the Tarka Rail Association AGM about the new Great Western franchise & the intentions for the North Devon line. Some interesting stuff about the wider franchise as well. Intersting that the map on page 10 has "Okehampton East Parkway" as a "priority new station".... http://www.tarkarail.org/Tarka%20AGM%20pres%20-%20Copy.pdf Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted June 24, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 24, 2015 "Okehampton East Parkway" as a "priority new station".... Yes, indeed. We'll have it built by lunchtime yesterday... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold roundhouse Posted July 27, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 27, 2015 It was great to travel on the North Devon line again this weekend. Still amazes me at the expense on putting up that tenporary footbridge to the now standard overhead wire clearance despite the level crossing next door. There's many a station that's lost its footbridge altogether on busier routes. I will post some photos form the sunny Saturday which I took on the. Main camera but here are a few on the Okehampton branch taken yesterday with the iPad in much wetter conditions although there were a few sunny spells. The preserved Thumper is in excellent condition 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alaneggleston Posted September 27, 2015 Share Posted September 27, 2015 Anybody down that way who can give an update on Crediton footbridge refurbishment? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted September 28, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 28, 2015 Anybody down that way who can give an update on Crediton footbridge refurbishment? I'll find out via work sources. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alaneggleston Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 I'll find out via work sources. Thank you Cap'n K. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo_Tim Posted September 30, 2015 Share Posted September 30, 2015 They were unwrapping Crediton footbridge yesterday (taking the quote.plastic sheeting off part of it at least). Should be going down there in a bit so will try to remember to take a look. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted September 30, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 30, 2015 They were unwrapping Crediton footbridge yesterday (taking the quote.plastic sheeting off part of it at least). Should be going down there in a bit so will try to remember to take a look. Hoping to attend a 'site meeting' next week. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo_Tim Posted September 30, 2015 Share Posted September 30, 2015 Footbridge still barriered off. Scaffolding still in place on part of the down platform. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted September 30, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 30, 2015 Footbridge still barriered off. Scaffolding still in place on part of the down platform. That's because it hasn't been formally 'handed back' by the contractors, which is due to happen next week, following an inspection. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgman Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 That's because it hasn't been formally 'handed back' by the contractors, which is due to happen next week, following an inspection. Good afternoon one and all, My first trip out since last Saturday (having spent the last 5 days in bed feeling pretty much unwell!) into Crediton and noted works are well advanced so I'm posting the following photographs taken this afternoon at about 15.00 showing the bridge and signal box basking in autumnal sunshine. I'm informed that next Monday will be the "grand opening" for the footbridge and the temporary bridge span is to be removed on Sunday night, with the remainder being taken down in due course. Hope this update is of interest ? 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted October 15, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 15, 2015 Wow! That does look good, haven't had a chance to go out there myself yet. Thanks for that, Grahame. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgman Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 Wow! That does look good, haven't had a chance to go out there myself yet. Thanks for that, Grahame. You're more than welcome Tim, erm, sauerkraut, sausages and parp! What happened to the classical musician ? Ah! I get it....... He got lost in a cloud of smoke ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo_Tim Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 Passed through Crediton today. The footbridge is open to passengers again, the temporary bridge has been partially removed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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