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« on: September 29, 2016, 20:48:11 »

There is railway above my head. These pictures were taken on a public footpath underpass where even I, a mere 5'10", had to duck.


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« Reply #1 on: September 29, 2016, 21:26:11 »

Frankly, it looks more like the remnants of the Führerbunker, but is it possibly Bedminster station - the discontinued eastern pedestrian access?  Embarrassed
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« Reply #2 on: September 29, 2016, 21:30:40 »

Sorry, not Bedminster.

This is a tough one I suspect.
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« Reply #3 on: September 29, 2016, 21:32:11 »

Taunton!!...
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« Reply #4 on: September 29, 2016, 21:36:16 »

If it is bluddy Taunton, I'll buy bignosemac a pint of his choice at a place of his choosing!  Shocked Roll Eyes
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« Reply #5 on: September 29, 2016, 21:42:46 »

Taunton!!...

Closer than Chris's guess, but no, not Taunton. You can put your wallet away Chris! Smiley
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« Reply #6 on: September 29, 2016, 21:55:48 »

Closer than Chris's guess ...

What, closer than Berlin, or closer than Bedminster?  Shocked Roll Eyes Grin

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« Reply #7 on: September 29, 2016, 22:02:03 »

Old site of Ashley Down Station?
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« Reply #8 on: September 29, 2016, 22:06:53 »

Old site of Ashley Down Station?

Sorry no.

you'll need to head further south west of Taunton...
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« Reply #9 on: September 29, 2016, 22:19:30 »

Okay. Another part of the formation. From track side this time:

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« Reply #10 on: September 29, 2016, 22:22:59 »

Narrow gauge?  Hmmm ...  Roll Eyes
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« Reply #11 on: September 29, 2016, 22:32:50 »

Rails look little used, was thinking Heathfield branch at Neutron Abbot?
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« Reply #12 on: September 29, 2016, 22:38:07 »

Rails look little used, was thinking Heathfield branch at Neutron Abbot?

Neutron Abbot? No. Typo aside, we're getting closer.

There's no charge for that answer.
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« Reply #13 on: September 29, 2016, 23:24:01 »

Narrow gauge?  Hmmm ...  Roll Eyes

One more clue tonight.

Subtract 2" from the OP (Original Poster / topic starter)...
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« Reply #14 on: September 30, 2016, 00:14:24 »

Babbacombe Cliff Railway?
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