Sign at the northern end of Station Road. 1024x768 2007_0414Image0001.jpg |
Hele paper mill was once rail-connected, and much of the trackwork remains. 1024x768 2007_0414Image0002.jpg |
The embedded trackwork curves east to the main line. 1024x768 2007_0414Image0003.jpg |
The trackwork stops just short of the former rail bridge, now concreted over and the main road entrance. 1024x768 2007_0414Image0004.jpg |
The former rail bridge from the western side. 1024x768 2007_0414Image0005.jpg |
The approach to Hele crossing from the north. 1024x768 2007_0414Image0006.jpg |
The former station inn, now called the "Crossways Tavern". 1024x768 2007_0414Image0007.jpg |
The unusual skewed gable end of a trackside warehouse. 1024x768 2007_0414Image0009.jpg |
Hele crossing from the south. 1024x768 2007_0414Image0010.jpg |
The proximity of the warehouse to the crossing means that the right-hand set of warning lights is of this unusual vertical design. 768x1024 2007_0414Image0011.jpg |
Network Rail access point sign, giving the location and various other details. 1024x768 2007_0414Image0013.jpg |
The view east from the crossing. 1024x768 2007_0414Image0015.jpg |
The eastern end of the station building. The low brick wall is all that remains of the signalbox. Early pictures show this "window" actually started life as a doorway, although it's hard to tell now! 768x1024 2007_0414Image0017.jpg |
The rear of the down-side station building. 1024x768 2007_0414Image0019.jpg |
Sadly there wasn't enough space to capture the entire building from this angle. 1024x768 2007_0414Image0020.jpg |
Ramp leading up to the remains of the gate to the platform. 1024x768 2007_0414Image0022.jpg |
Detail of the stonework above the toilet doors at the western end of the building. 1024x768 2007_0414Image0024.jpg |
Tantalising glimpses of original paint- and wood-work through a missing toilet door. 768x1024 2007_0414Image0025.jpg |
Looking north across the tracks from the platform gate to the former goods shed. 1024x768 2007_0414Image0026.jpg |
The remains of the platform ramp and signalbox. 1024x768 2007_0414Image0028.jpg |
Another view of the vertical set of warning lights. 768x1024 2007_0414Image0030.jpg |
The platform side of the station building, as viewed from the crossing. 1024x768 2007_0414Image0031.jpg |
In the yard to the north of the goods shed, there are an interesting selection of brick huts. The one furthest from the camera displays Bristol & Exeter decorative barge-boards and may be the former weighbridge hut. 1024x768 2007_0414Image0032.jpg |
The third design of brick hut in the yard, now occupied by a traditional signwriting business. 1024x768 2007_0414Image0033.jpg |
A view of the trackside warehouse and former station inn. 1024x768 2007_0414Image0036.jpg |
The eastern end of the goods shed. The sidings to this and the yard crossed the road outside of the crossing gates. 1024x768 2007_0414Image0037.jpg |
The goods shed once again, showing the join between the original stone, and the brick office. 1024x768 2007_0414Image0038.jpg |
A final look at the vertical crossing lights, showing the arrangement of colours. The amber light is in the centre. 768x1024 2007_0414Image0040.jpg |
The goods shed, as seen from the south side of the crossing. 1024x768 2007_0414Image0041.jpg |
Window detail on the southern side of station building. 768x1024 2007_0414Image0042.jpg |
The view west from the crossing. 1024x768 2007_0414Image0043.jpg |
Chimney detail 1. 1024x768 2007_0414Image0048.jpg |
Chimney detail 2. 768x1024 2007_0414Image0049.jpg |
Window detail, from left to right: The "Ladies room" window. 768x1024 2007_0414Image0050.jpg |
The left-hand main window. 768x1024 2007_0414Image0051.jpg |
The former passenger entrance, now bricked up. 768x1024 2007_0414Image0052.jpg |
The right hand main window. Note the squared-off design with small opening section, compared to the round-topped sash window at the front that matches the profile of the stonework. 768x1024 2007_0414Image0053.jpg |
Ventilation grille detail beneath the right-hand window. 768x1024 2007_0414Image0055.jpg |
One of several house-martin nests under the eaves. 1024x768 2007_0414Image0094.jpg |
A small surviving section of cast iron drain-pipe. 768x1024 2007_0414Image0096.jpg |
The gatepost is made of an old rail. 768x1024 2007_0414Image0097.jpg |
The platform gate has seen better days; this is the top hinge. 1024x768 2007_0414Image0098.jpg |
...and the bottom. 1024x768 2007_0414Image0099.jpg |
A surprise! 47840 "North Star" heads east with a pair of MK2 barrier coaches. 1024x768 2007_0414Image0102.jpg |
The station building from the south, showing how it is surrounded by industry. 1024x768 2007_0414Image0103.jpg |
The former station inn from the south. 1024x768 2007_0414Image0104.jpg |
A Virgin Voyager bound for Exeter passes at speed through the old station. 1024x768 2007_0414Image0114.jpg |
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