Tram Way by pat40

Photography • Abstract • posted on Feb 24, 2011

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Description

The Zeal Tor tramway was built in 1847 to take peat from Redlake down to Shipley Bridge. This venture failed after a short while. In 1877 the naptha buildings at Shipley were reused for processing china clay from Bala Brook head. This venture also failed. Dartmoor, Devon,

Comments (8)

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Richardphotos

10:19AM | Thu, 24 February 2011

good you explained what we are seeing as I bet no one would guess

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clbsmiley

10:27AM | Thu, 24 February 2011

Great Capture!

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durleybeachbum

10:49AM | Thu, 24 February 2011

Interesting to read the history of this lonely place.

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jayfar

10:50AM | Thu, 24 February 2011

Another great shot Pat and great info too.

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rainbows

11:01AM | Thu, 24 February 2011

Lonely spot, Pat. I would never have guessed what this is. Hugs. Di. xx

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Faemike55

11:11AM | Thu, 24 February 2011

I wouldn't have guessed at all Great capture

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neiwil

11:37AM | Thu, 24 February 2011

No wonder the tramway failed, it's under water....should have used a barge :-) Another fine piece of history, like 'Faemike55' I'd never have guessed.

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