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« on: November 05, 2024, 18:09:05 »
Just noticed that this town plan records Bath Spa's mixed gauge layout. No bays, a pair of lines for the platforms and two more between them - and outside, just a short walk to the tram.

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https://maps.nls.uk/geo/explore/#zoom=19.5&lat=51.37769&lon=-2.35712&layers=117746211a&b=LIDAR_DTM_1m&o=100
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« Reply #1 on: November 05, 2024, 20:10:01 »
The Weymouth version of 1863 shows the mixed gauge in the station and the gauntletted track over the turntable

https://maps.nls.uk/geo/explore/#zoom=19.0&lat=50.61751&lon=-2.45602&layers=117746211&b=ESRIWorld&o=100
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« Reply #2 on: November 05, 2024, 22:49:15 »
Quote from: Mark A on November 05, 2024, 18:09:05
Just noticed that this town plan records Bath Spa's mixed gauge layout. No bays, a pair of lines for the platforms and two more between them - and outside, just a short walk to the tram.

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https://maps.nls.uk/geo/explore/#zoom=19.5&lat=51.37769&lon=-2.35712&layers=117746211a&b=LIDAR_DTM_1m&o=100

As that's out of copyright I think I can post an image too  Cheesy
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