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Severn Tunnel Junction
Severn Tunnel Junction
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The Severn Tunnel Junction was a large freight marshalling yard on the Western Region of British Railways, with over 150 photographs documenting its history and impact. It was a goods yard, junction, station, and loco depot, and was an important railway community and small town.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 192 pages
Publication date: 21 September 2020
Publisher: The Crowood Press Ltd
The Severn Tunnel Junction, a colossal freight marshalling yard on the Western Region of British Railways, once extended over two miles along the Welsh bank of the River Severn. This bustling hub served as a goods yard, junction, station, and loco depot, but it was also a vibrant railway community and a small town. Comprising over 150 captivating photographs, this book delves into the origins of the yard within the broader historical context, exploring its expansion and the profound impact of the two World Wars. It meticulously documents the working methods at the junction, showcasing the locomotives, freight, and passenger trains that traversed the lines. Moreover, it pays tribute to the hardworking individuals who toiled and resided in this remarkable place, immortalizing their memories and contributions.
Weight: 414g
Dimension: 191 x 245 x 12 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781785007378
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