Marsh Barton (Exeter) Brunel industrial estate (Newton Abbot)

[longylong]

Hi

I have recently learned of lines that led into both industrial estates back in the day and wondered if there were any pictures anyone had just out of interest as I have lived close to both estates in the past.

The marsh Barton estate seemed to have had a junction off the Teign valley line and the Brunel estate looks like it ran in from the old sidings by Newton abbot train station.

Thanks

 

[JohnR]

Scrap Metal trains used the remains of the former Teign Valley line - theres a thread here with some pictures from a few years ago.

http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/68039-a-visit-to-alphington/

 

[John Webb]

At Newton Abbot, the Brunel industrial estate seems to have been built on the site of the former large engine shed that once existed on that side of the station. I don't know if any connections were left into the site; it's possible, but the railway was starting to cut back on individual wagon loads by then, so may not have thought it worth while?
I recall reading that the Newton Abbot library has now has a large railway collection which is available for research; might be worth seeing if they can help?

 

[AnthonyRail]

Is that where the big tile factory is near Heathfield?

 

[30907]

Is that where the big tile factory is near Heathfield?

If "that" is the Brunel estate, no.