WORK to restore Newton abbot’s iconic railway gantry has been completed.

Volunteers from the South Devon Railway began working on the structure in May 2024.

And thanks to their hard-work, and that of Newton Abbot Town and GWR Museum, the British Rail Western Region signal gantry on Torquay Road has been given a complete overhaul.

The restoration involved several tasks, including the rubbing down and repainting of the 70-year-old steel structure, replacing arms and fitting new glass.

The gantry, and the land it sits on, are owned by Newton Abbot Town Council, which funds Newton Abbot Museum.

In 2018, Aldi was given planning permission for the site, despite concerns that the scheme would involve demolishing a Victorian carriage and wagon repair shop in the vicinity.

The gantry, however, was retained.

And thankfully so, as it can be seen in all its glory!