Sherholton

N Gauge

Sherholton is a country branch terminus set somewhere in deepest Devon. It is not prototypical but we hope it gives the flavour of a pre-war GWR branch . The layout is an end to end one, starting at the simple hidden fiddle yard to the right, and finishing at Sherholton station and station yard to the left. The single line emerges from under a road bridge, and as part of this bridge construction a local canal is also crossed. A lock comes into view, and barges can be seen operating in the area. As the line progresses various fields with farm animals can be seen look out also for line-side foxes and rabbits. As the line approaches the station the line splits to enter a small station yard and coaling and watering facilities. There is a 'run round' at the station and a small signal box controlling the line at the branch station and entry to the yard.

Sherholton at Hornby 2017 exhibition

The station is fairly busy one, the line being the link to the main line a few miles away, and the approach road from Sherholton and other local villages in the area can be seen. The line was to be extended by the operating company' but like many other similar projects it never came about, and sadly as we all know, Sherholton probably ceased to exist under the 'Beeching axe'

Sherholton Station and Yard

The Baseboard Wiring

Sherholton ready to transport to an exhibition

Somewhere in Glorious Devon

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