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Shaugh Bridge Platform

Shaugh Bridge Platform was opened on August 21st 1907 and was finally closed to traffic on December 31st 1962. It is located at the 4 miles 79 chains point from Tavistock Junction and was managed by the Great Western Railway Company. The platform is located approx 0.5km from Shaugh Bridge itself up a quiet lane near Heleball Wood and a short distance south of Shaugh Tunnel (307 yards). The countryside platform was used convenient for visitors to the Dewerstone and surrounding woodland.

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Location of Shaugh Bridge Platform in relation to Shaugh Bridge.
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The long curve of Shaugh Bridge Platform in 2022. The platform extends under the bridge.
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Steam train calling at Shaugh Bridge Platform. Note the shelter still in situ. The black and white picture is believed to have been taken 60 years ago in 1962.
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The black and white photograph superimposed onto the 2022 view is likely to have been taken after closure since there are no lamps or shelter.
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2022 view showing the platform extending underneath the road bridge.
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View from the top of the road bridge looking north. Note where the platform starts / ends. The entrance to the platform from the lane can be seen on the right of the photograph.
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View from the top of the road bridge looking south. Note where the platform starts / ends

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