When did the GWR last use broad-gauge type 'top-hat' rails?

[The Decapod]

I know that The Great Western Railway ceased running broad-gauge trains in 1892, but what I'm wondering is how long the broad-gauge type top-hat section rails continued in use on their tracks after conversion. Throughout the GWR network, the gauge conversion was usually either a matter of moving one rail closer to the other or, where the lines were mixed gauge, simply removing the redundant rail.

So much of the GWR network must at one time have been 'makeshift' standard gauge track using the old broad gauge rails. What I'm wondering is how long it was before the last of this track was replaced by standard bullhead rails with chairs etc.

 

[Stuart Galbraith]

I know that The Great Western Railway ceased running broad-gauge trains in 1892, but what I'm wondering is how long the broad-gauge type top-hat section rails continued in use on their tracks after conversion. Throughout the GWR network, the gauge conversion was usually either a matter of moving one rail closer to the other or, where the lines were mixed gauge, simply removing the redundant rail.

So much of the GWR network must at one time have been 'makeshift' standard gauge track using the old broad gauge rails. What I'm wondering is how long it was before the last of this track was replaced by standard bullhead rails with chairs etc.

There was track in use on the Cirencester Branch (certainly at the Kemble end) well into the 20th Century. I would have to hit the books to say when they actually removed it. But im certain ive seen photographs with it as late as the 20s, perhaps later.

Of course, they never REALLY stopped using it in a way. There is quite a few lines (certainly my local branch lines) that were fenced off with the stuff.

 

[The Decapod]

Round where I live too, there's still trackside fence posts made from bits of broad gauge rail.