Shortly after the station's grand opening in April 1914, Bertram became the sole director of the North Western Railway, after the directors of the W&S and S&M retired. Surprisingly, it was not Bertram's decision to rebuilt Tidmouth, but actually Mr Richard of the Wellsworth & Suddery. The North Western Years (1914-Present day) The first iteration of Tidmouth Station was demolished in 1913 to make way for the second, a large four-track building with green metal frames complete with a double arched glass roof and a good yard to the right, with access to the Harbour further down the line. At the time no turntable was present in the yard so two or three engines were required to operate it despite the small size. The Tidmouth, Knapford & Elsbridge Years (1880-1914)ĭesigned by William (Bill) Cärbeide in 1880, Tidmouth Station began life as a small two-platform terminus station at the end of the line between Tidmouth and Elsbridge.Ĭomplementing the station was a two track goods yard for handling trucks.
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