Didcot 13ft built 1868
| Present Location |
Didcot |
| Length (feet) |
13ft |
| Type |
Balanced |
| Year Built |
1868 |
| Built By |
Heanett & Spinks |
| Powered By |
Hand |
| Gauge |
7ft 0 1/4in |
| Owner |
Great Western Society |
| Operating |
No |
| Additional Notes |
The origins of this turntable are unclear, but in 1868 the Cornwall Railway was asked to do some additional work to the lines on the east side of Devonport’s North Basin. This work was to include a 13ft diameter Heanett & Spinks turntable – it is believed this is the turntable which has been restored for static display at Didcot. The turntable was modified to accept standard-gauge stock at some stage, and set as a fixed through line. The modifications have been removed as part of the restoration work. |
| Inspected By |
Nigel Hunt |
| Date Inspected |
28/02/2009 |
| Main Photo Taken By |
Nigel Hunt |
| Date of Image |
04/05/2013 |
| Record Last Updated |
03/03/2014 |
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| Photo Nigel Hunt 28/02/2009 |
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| Photo Nigel Hunt 28/08/2010 |
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