Bodmin (North) - Padstow
15th December 2006

Closure: 30th January 1967 (all traffic)

The furthest reach for passengers from Waterloo, this line originated as part of the truncated LSWR attempt to reach deep into the county. The humble terminus indicated these failed objectives; the initial bypassing of Bodmin by the main thrust of the GWR and the gradual shift in administrative emphasis to the new county town of Truro made Bodmin a less attractive prize than it initially seemed. Running powers toward Wadebridge were sought and gained by the GWR; nationalization left the SR terminus as a troublesome stub. Certainly by the end the service provision was itself etiolated, with just two of the much maligned railbuses serving the terminus per day with the advent of the 1964 timetable.

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Scant remains at Bodmin's SR terminus, 21st November 2006; this fencing behind a terrace on Berrycombe Road used to back onto the platform. To better contextualize this shot, see this picture of Bodmin North near the end at http://freepages.nostalgia.rootsweb.com/~cyberheritage/oldy44.jpg
Scant remains at Bodmin's SR terminus, 21st November 2006; this fencing behind a terrace on Berrycombe Road used to back onto the platform. To better contextualize this shot, see this picture of Bodmin North near the end at http://freepages.nostalgia.rootsweb.com/~cyberheritage/oldy44.jpg
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2006-11-21 14:47:38
The station area has been completely redeveloped, boasting a supermarket and health centre amongst others. Moving out of town towards Boscarne Junction, the trackbed begins to reassert itself.
The station area has been completely redeveloped, boasting a supermarket and health centre amongst others. Moving out of town towards Boscarne Junction, the trackbed begins to reassert itself.
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2006-11-21 14:58:09
A former Southern Railway prefabricated platelayer's hut still serves as a rudimentary shelter, despite missing wall panels. November 21st, 2006.
A former Southern Railway prefabricated platelayer's hut still serves as a rudimentary shelter, despite missing wall panels. November 21st, 2006.
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2006-11-21 15:14:54
Coming under the fine skew bridge toward Dunmere Platform. November the 21st 2006.
Coming under the fine skew bridge toward Dunmere Platform. November the 21st 2006.
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2006-11-21 15:18:54
A similar view to the fourth picture, but pre- sustrans: Dunmere Platform, June 1986.
A similar view to the fourth picture, but pre- sustrans: Dunmere Platform, June 1986.
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2006-12-04 16:36:22
Looking back towards Bodmin from the other end of Dunmere Platform.
Looking back towards Bodmin from the other end of Dunmere Platform.
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2006-11-21 15:21:56
A great view of Boscarne Junction, between the cessation of the Wenford Bridge clay traffic and the advent of the Bodmin & Wenford Railway. Looking back toward Bodmin, with the GWR line trailing in right, and the SR lines to the left. The short lived and sparse Boscarne Junction Exchange Platform occupied the 'v'. June  1986
A great view of Boscarne Junction, between the cessation of the Wenford Bridge clay traffic and the advent of the Bodmin & Wenford Railway. Looking back toward Bodmin, with the GWR line trailing in right, and the SR lines to the left. The short lived and sparse Boscarne Junction Exchange Platform occupied the 'v'. June 1986
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2006-12-04 14:55:12
Boscarne Junction looking north towards Wadebridge, June 1986. Less than three years since the closure of Wenford Bridge, the comprehensive trackplan remains intact. The new Boscarne Junction station of the Bodmin & Wenford Railway occupies the area of the lifted siding, with the overgrown siding frame right now a surfaced link path.
Boscarne Junction looking north towards Wadebridge, June 1986. Less than three years since the closure of Wenford Bridge, the comprehensive trackplan remains intact. The new Boscarne Junction station of the Bodmin & Wenford Railway occupies the area of the lifted siding, with the overgrown siding frame right now a surfaced link path.
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2006-12-04 16:17:14
A surviving BR era 'stop' post immediately before Boscarne Junction. November 21st, 2006.
A surviving BR era 'stop' post immediately before Boscarne Junction. November 21st, 2006.
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2006-11-21 15:57:28
Another angle on the signal post  at Boscarne Junction.
Another angle on the signal post at Boscarne Junction.
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2006-11-21 16:24:22
A remaining BR era 'stop' post just south of Nanstallon Halt.
A remaining BR era 'stop' post just south of Nanstallon Halt.
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2006-11-21 16:04:11
On the platform at Nanstallon Halt looking south towards Bodmin. 21st November 2006.
On the platform at Nanstallon Halt looking south towards Bodmin. 21st November 2006.
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2006-11-21 16:08:51
On the platform at Nanstallon Halt looking north over the level crossing toward Wadebridge. November 21st 2006.
On the platform at Nanstallon Halt looking north over the level crossing toward Wadebridge. November 21st 2006.
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2006-11-21 16:10:13
Grogley Halt looking south towards Bodmin, July 1987. The platform is still extant today along 'The Camel Trail'. This platform is the 1950's rebuild, here simmering in the summer heat of the Camel Valley.
Grogley Halt looking south towards Bodmin, July 1987. The platform is still extant today along 'The Camel Trail'. This platform is the 1950's rebuild, here simmering in the summer heat of the Camel Valley.
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Overbridge between Grogley and Wadebridge. July 1987.
Overbridge between Grogley and Wadebridge. July 1987.
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2006-12-15 17:37:02
Inside the derelict Wadebridge Goods Shed, some 7 years after final closure to goods.
Inside the derelict Wadebridge Goods Shed, some 7 years after final closure to goods.
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2006-12-04 16:51:56
In the gloom of Wadebridge Goods Shed, July 1987, looking out to the station building in bright sunshine.
In the gloom of Wadebridge Goods Shed, July 1987, looking out to the station building in bright sunshine.
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2006-12-21 19:58:29
A view of Wadebridge station and Goods Shed in July 1987, looking south. Thankfully the line soldiered through to more sympathetic and enlightened times for industrial architecture, and as the sign to the right of frame proclaims, both have now been put to new use.
A view of Wadebridge station and Goods Shed in July 1987, looking south. Thankfully the line soldiered through to more sympathetic and enlightened times for industrial architecture, and as the sign to the right of frame proclaims, both have now been put to new use.
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2006-12-18 02:35:35
Padstow station, May 1962, with former SR loco 31875 running round the short rake before departing for the North Cornwall line. A great archive shot with many thanks to Fred for allowing me to use this picture.
Padstow station, May 1962, with former SR loco 31875 running round the short rake before departing for the North Cornwall line. A great archive shot with many thanks to Fred for allowing me to use this picture.
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2007-01-14 14:57:56
Memorabilia: a ticket from the line, with the route suggesting it dates from those brief few months of service after the autumn 1966 closure of the 'Withered Arm'.
Memorabilia: a ticket from the line, with the route suggesting it dates from those brief few months of service after the autumn 1966 closure of the 'Withered Arm'.
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2007-02-09 16:34:18