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Wachet's two railway lines

The mineral line, now a footpath, ran down the Washford valley to the west side of Watchet whereas the West Somerset Railway came along the cliffs to the east side of the town above the harbour. Therefore the latter crossed the former on a bridge, here crossed by GWR 7828 Odney Manor currently named Norton Manor in honour of 40 Commando based at Norton Manor Camp.

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University of London
Image Caption: 
Norton Manor crossing the track of the former mineral railway at Watchet