Turntable at Churston

Introduction

The photograph on this page of Turntable at Churston by John Lucas as part of the Geograph project.

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Turntable at Churston

Image: © John Lucas Taken: 9 Jul 2025

Built over the old route of the Brixham branch and moved here from Goodrington in 1981. The turntable has the dual purpose of turning locomotives and providing access to short sidings to its north.

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Image Location

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Latitude
50.397695
Longitude
-3.555777