Hele & Bradninch: A pictorial survey
14th April 2007
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Sign at the northern end of Station Road.
Sign at the northern end of Station Road.
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Hele paper mill was once rail-connected, and much of the trackwork remains.
Hele paper mill was once rail-connected, and much of the trackwork remains.
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The embedded trackwork curves east to the main line.
The embedded trackwork curves east to the main line.
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The trackwork stops just short of the former rail bridge, now concreted over and the main road entrance.
The trackwork stops just short of the former rail bridge, now concreted over and the main road entrance.
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The former rail bridge from the western side.
The former rail bridge from the western side.
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The approach to Hele crossing from the north.
The approach to Hele crossing from the north.
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The former station inn, now called the
The former station inn, now called the "Crossways Tavern".
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The unusual skewed gable end of a trackside warehouse.
The unusual skewed gable end of a trackside warehouse.
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Hele crossing from the south.
Hele crossing from the south.
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The proximity of the warehouse to the crossing means that the right-hand set of warning lights is of this unusual vertical design.
The proximity of the warehouse to the crossing means that the right-hand set of warning lights is of this unusual vertical design.
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Network Rail access point sign, giving the location and various other details.
Network Rail access point sign, giving the location and various other details.
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The view east from the crossing.
The view east from the crossing.
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The eastern end of the station building. The low brick wall is all that remains of the signalbox. Early pictures show this
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!
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The rear of the down-side station building.
The rear of the down-side station building.
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Sadly there wasn't enough space to capture the entire building from this angle.
Sadly there wasn't enough space to capture the entire building from this angle.
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Ramp leading up to the remains of the gate to the platform.
Ramp leading up to the remains of the gate to the platform.
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Detail of the stonework above the toilet doors at the western end of the building.
Detail of the stonework above the toilet doors at the western end of the building.
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Tantalising glimpses of original paint- and wood-work through a missing toilet door.
Tantalising glimpses of original paint- and wood-work through a missing toilet door.
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Looking north across the tracks from the platform gate to the former goods shed.
Looking north across the tracks from the platform gate to the former goods shed.
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The remains of the platform ramp and signalbox.
The remains of the platform ramp and signalbox.
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Another view of the vertical set of warning lights.
Another view of the vertical set of warning lights.
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The platform side of the station building, as viewed from the crossing.
The platform side of the station building, as viewed from the crossing.
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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.
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.
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The third design of brick hut in the yard, now occupied by a traditional signwriting business.
The third design of brick hut in the yard, now occupied by a traditional signwriting business.
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A view of the trackside warehouse and former station inn.
A view of the trackside warehouse and former station inn.
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The eastern end of the goods shed. The sidings to this and the yard crossed the road outside of the crossing gates.
The eastern end of the goods shed. The sidings to this and the yard crossed the road outside of the crossing gates.
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The goods shed once again, showing the join between the original stone, and the brick office.
The goods shed once again, showing the join between the original stone, and the brick office.
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A final look at the vertical crossing lights, showing the arrangement of colours. The amber light is in the centre.
A final look at the vertical crossing lights, showing the arrangement of colours. The amber light is in the centre.
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The goods shed, as seen from the south side of the crossing.
The goods shed, as seen from the south side of the crossing.
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Window detail on the southern side of station building.
Window detail on the southern side of station building.
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The view west from the crossing.
The view west from the crossing.
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Chimney detail 1.
Chimney detail 1.
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Chimney detail 2.
Chimney detail 2.
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Window detail, from left to right: The
Window detail, from left to right: The "Ladies room" window.
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The left-hand main window.
The left-hand main window.
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The former passenger entrance, now bricked up.
The former passenger entrance, now bricked up.
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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.
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.
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Ventilation grille detail beneath the right-hand window.
Ventilation grille detail beneath the right-hand window.
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One of several house-martin nests under the eaves.
One of several house-martin nests under the eaves.
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A small surviving section of cast iron drain-pipe.
A small surviving section of cast iron drain-pipe.
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The gatepost is made of an old rail.
The gatepost is made of an old rail.
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The platform gate has seen better days; this is the top hinge.
The platform gate has seen better days; this is the top hinge.
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...and the bottom.
...and the bottom.
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A surprise! 47840
A surprise! 47840 "North Star" heads east with a pair of MK2 barrier coaches.
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The station building from the south, showing how it is surrounded by industry.
The station building from the south, showing how it is surrounded by industry.
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The former station inn from the south.
The former station inn from the south.
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A Virgin Voyager bound for Exeter passes at speed through the old station.
A Virgin Voyager bound for Exeter passes at speed through the old station.
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A rare survivor from Bristol & Exeter days, this 1844(?)-built station (and its adjacent goods shed) retain much of their original character, despite the encroachment of modern industry on the site.