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	The Severn Tunnel
		This railway, with its ferry piers, was the forerunner of the Severn Tunnel.
		The tunnel was designed to have a depth sufficient to enable the building of a roof 30 ft. thick (subsequently increased to 50 ft. between the top of the arch and the lowest part of the river bottom).
		Since the tunnel was designed to carry two lines of track, the width was fixed at 26 ft. The semicircular arch of 13 ft. radius was to spring from side walls 7 ft. above rail level, and the depth between rail level and the tunnel invert was to be 4 ft. 6 in.
	mikes.railhistory.railfan.net /r086.html (3620 words)

	The Severn Railway Tunnel
		A double track, brick lined tunnel with long approach cuttings and carrying the trains under the estuary of the River Severn between Pilning and the Severn Tunnel Junction.
		There was to be a lot of jealousy during the period of construction between both the tunnel and bridge companies until the bridge was finally opened in 1879.
		Every Sunday the tunnel is closed to allow teams of engineers in to carry out vital work to ensure the safety of the passengers that use it.
	www.severnbore.ndirect.co.uk /tunnel.htm (554 words)

	Mike rides
		With Peter L. and Iain drove to the Severn Tunnel Junction railway station.
		We initially cycled along a track through pleasant countryside with plenty of wild birds to observe and then on a quiet lane to Redwick where we stopped for a snack.
		Peter took a train back to Severn Tunnel Junction while Iain and I took the train to Bridgend.
	expage.com /rt4SevernTunnelJunctiontoNewport (192 words)

	South Wales Main Line - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		It diverges from the main line at Wootton Bassett near Swindon, first calling at Bristol Parkway, after which the line continues through the Severn Tunnel into South Wales.
		In 1886, the opening of the Severn Tunnel brought the opportunity of a more direct route to South Wales, and trains from Swindon to Newport and beyond were routed via Bristol and the Severn Tunnel.
		This involved the construction of about 33 miles of new track including two tunnels at Alderton and Sodbury between Wootton Bassett and Patchway.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/South_Wales_Main_Line (389 words)

	[No title] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		There was a marshalling yard and depot at Ebbw Junction, which dealt with the docks traffic and trains from the western valleys.
		Further out, the yard and depot at Severn Tunnel Junction was also busy.
		In this photograph it is seen at Newport Ebbw Junction shed on 16th September 1972.
	www.garry-brookes.com /id61_l.htm (239 words)

	GCR Locomotive 5224
		As a result of these conversions, there were 141 of the 2-8-0T type remaining at the outbreak of the 1939-45 war, and, as more of the class were needed, a further 10 were constructed early in 1940.
		With 3 or 4 exceptions the whole of the class was stationed in South Wales - mainly at former Great Western sheds along the main line from Severn Tunnel junction to Llanelli, though there were substantial allocations at Newport Pill, Aberdare and Barry.
		Subsequent movements took it to Severn Tunnel Junction, and then to Cardiff Canton in March 1962.
	www.gcrailway.co.uk /locos/e5224.htm (579 words)

	Primary School (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		Rogiet, situated along the Severn Estuary, is a village steeped in history.
		Much of the past development occured because of its proximity to Severn Tunnel Junction; present expansion results from easy access to the M4 corridor.
		The school, built in 1950, is sited on 11 acres of ground, most of which is open, but a small area has been enclosed to create a delightful garden, which enhances the children's social and learning environment.
	www.rogiet.org.uk /pages/school (267 words)

	The West Somerset Railway
		After a brief transfer to Westbury for twelve months from March 1947, No 3850 then spent a ten year period from March 1948 to October 1958 based at Severn Tunnel Junction, where it continued on similar duties, but working regularly between South Wales and Salisbury on coal and iron ore trains.
		On October 22 1958 No 3850 was put into store at Severn Tunnel Junction (unrepaired), presumably due to lack of work.
		It is believed that the Collett 2-8-0 was later transferred to Croes Newydd shed, Wrexham, and later Severn Tunnel Junction in August 1965, though its Engine History card gives no details of this.
	www.wsr.org.uk /loco/3850.htm (856 words)

	Knob type / India pattern insulator .Teleramics - Insulator collecting UK
		If any of you out there know different then let me know - GJ This particular insulator came from a large redundant hump marshalling yard, Severn Tunnel Junction, and was probably used for short runs across the yard in conjunction with shunter to yard control communication.
		This next view is an part of an example also obtained from Severn Tunnel Junction.
		Identical in size, this one is stamped 'BR', (British Railways), on one top face and diametrically opposite stamped with the Bullers Logo, undated.
	teleramics.com /type/knob.html (286 words)

	March 2002 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		A pair of severed feet inside size seven Diadora trainers were discovered by a fisherman on a sandbank in the River Severn near Caldicot.
		A small lake has been constructed and a large number of saplings planted as a first stage in the creation of a 30 acre country park, costing a total of £500,000.
		Control barriers, including their concrete foundations have been ripped up, a satellite dish has been ripped off the clubhouse and an attempt made to prise open steel shutters with a crowbar.
	www.caldicot.com /News/2002-03.htm (359 words)

	The 1953 Fishing Trip (part 1)
		We did Llandore, Danygraig, Newport Ebbw Junction, and Severn Tunnel Junction sheds.
		On Ebbw Junction (86A) shed was 1 Hall, 2 Granges, 16 tender locos, mainly WD and 28xx 2-8-0's, 78 tank locos, 2-8-2, 2-8-0, 2-6-2, 0-6-2,0-6-0, 0-4-2, and 1 railcar.
		On Severn Tunnel Junction (86E) shed were 3 Halls, 1 Grange, 14 tender locos, mainly WD 2-8-0's, and 34 tank locos, 2-8-2, 2-8-0, 2-6-2, 0-6-2, and 0-6-0.
	www.trainspottingtales.org.uk /1953fishingtrip1.htm (550 words)

	Severnside HSTs (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		Between 2005 April 4 and April 29, trains which would normally have used the Severn Tunnel were diverted or bustituted to allow engineering work in Patchway Tunnels.
		HSTs between London and South Wales were diverted, crossing the Severn at Gloucester and continuing to London via the Stroud Valley, leading to the rare sight of HSTs on the line between Gloucester and Severn Tunnel Junction.
		Wye Valley Junction: FGW 43143 with 1515 London Paddington to Swansea crossing EWS 66068 with MGR trucks
	www.newearth.demon.co.uk /rail/f050419.htm (123 words)

	The Railtour Files
		Severn Tunnel Junction - Cardiff - Swansea avoider - Pembroke Dock
		Fishguard Harbour - Whitland - Severn Tunnel Junction (as outward)
		Portion 1 : Severn Tunnel Junction - Pilning - (reverse of outward route) - Birmingham New Street
	website.lineone.net /~gary5.thornton/830911fw.html (150 words)

	Six Bells Junction
		We departed at 0814, but due to pathing, we were held on the approach to the North London Line, and headed out to Gospel Oak, Acton Wells Junction and descending Acton Bank and joining the slow lines, picking up at Slough and arrived at Reading at 0945.
		And heard a rumour that the tunnel and what you can see on April 9th his birthday.
		At this point the weather was fine in england, but once through the Severn Tunnel the weather looked different.
	www.sixbellsjunction.co.uk /00s/010804hr.htm (1579 words)

	Railway Collectors' Journal reporting Railwayana Auctions (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		It was also shedded at Exeter, Newton Abbot, Llanelly, Severn Tunnel Junction, Southall and Taunton.
		Belvedere is an ex SECR station on the Gravesend to London route, close to the Thames Estuary.
		Its later sheds were Immingham and Langwith Junction from where it was withdrawn in December 1957.
	www.prorail.co.uk /auctions/kra/kid0505s.htm (19495 words)

	The Severn Tunnel
		We approach a spot that gives a good view of the Severn Tunnel by climbing these steps buried in the undergrowth.
		The embankments are artificially high here (and at Cross Hands Road) because it's where all the spoil from digging the tunnel was dumped.
		I kinda expected the actual tunnel portal to be a bit more special architecturally than it is..
	www.bristol-rail.co.uk /severntunnel.php (191 words)

	The Bristol Railway Station Archive-Severn Tunnel Junction
		The lines on the left go to the Severn Tunnel, while the lines on the right are the main lines to Gloucester via Caldicot.
		Another view from this end of the station showing junctions and signals.
		On the left the line dives down and passes under a roadbridge which is alongside Caldicot Station before entering the Severn Tunnel.
	www.bristol-rail.co.uk /severntunneljunction.php (355 words)

	South Wales Shed Visits:1953: Trainspotting
		So we headed south, and starting with Llandore (87E), continued to Danycraig (87C), Newport Ebbw Junction (86A), and Severn Tunnel Junction (86E).
		The second trip to South Wales was on Railtour organised by the Stephenson Locomotive Society, from Birmingham, using ex GW Railcar no 14.
		Gloucester (85B), Severn Tunnel Junction (86E), Newport Ebbw Junction (86A), Cardiff Canton (86C), Pontypool Road (86G), and finally Hereford (85C).
	www.locoperformance.co.uk /edition19/1953southwales.htm (168 words)

	IMPORTANT NOTICE TO VENDORS AND COMMISSION-BIDDERS
		Note The Severn And Wye Joint Railway was formed by the GWR and Midland Railway in 1894 to operate the line from Berkeley Road to Lydbrook and branches.
		An ex GWR station between Chepstow and Newport, the junction for the Severn Tunnel line to Bristol.
		It amalgamated with the Inverness and Perth Junction Railway to form the Highland Railway in 1865.
	www.ydna.co.uk /sheffrail/dec02/cat.htm (5270 words)

	Methodist church (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		Rogiet Methodist Church was built in 1933 to provide a Free Church place of worship in Rogiet, a community that was largely made up of railway workers based at Severn Tunnel Junction.
		The Chapel has always had close links with the railway and for the centenary of the Severn Tunnel a plaque were placed in the Chapel along with a replica station name plate.
		Rogiet Methodist Chapel is situated about halfway along Ifton Road Rogiet and is sign posted at the junction of Ifton Road and Chepstow Road (B4245 which connects Caldicot with Magor).
	www.rogiet.org.uk /pages/church (357 words)

	Wadley Notebooks (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		Although it might seem a long way from home the big 2-8-2 tank engines like No.7236 from Landore were regular visitors to Worcester on trains from South Wales as were engines from Pontypool Road and Severn Tunnel Junction.
		It was not uncommon to see heavy freight locomotives from Stourbridge Junction at Worcester and in South Wales.
		It is a bit of a surprise to note "Castle" class No.5017 "The Gloucestershire Regiment" at Worcester as this was the pride of Gloucester shed and was rarely used on any duty other than the crack express trains through the Stroud valley.
	www.miac.org.uk /wadley.htm (258 words)

	Caldicot Castle \| How to find us
		From M4 take junction 23a for Magor and B4245 to Caldicot.
		From M48 take junction 2 for Chepstow and follow A48 (towards Newport) and B4245 to Caldicot.
		Caldicot Halt is served by mainline services between Cardiff and Gloucester.
	www.caldicotcastle.co.uk /find2.html (96 words)

	EE Type 3
		These locos were originally confined to South Wales on the WR, but gradually spread with some examples taking over china clay traffic in Cornwall for example.
		D6721 is seen visiting Severn Tunnel Junction after bringing in a train of Ford cars from its Eastern Region base.
		A Western region resident, D6933 on the through road at Cardiff General along side at Class 45 or 46.
	trainsferriesbuses.co.uk /eetype3.htm (107 words)

	Cornish Speedlink formations 1986-1991
		This was my first visit to the duchy (apart from a couple of family holidays in the 70s which didn't include much time for watching trains).
		At this time (according to a Working Timetable I have) there were three feeder workings between St Blazey and Severn Tunnel Junction per day.
		I think this was the Penzance to St Blazey feeder working again, in which case the vans may well have come from Truro, laden with beer.
	www.kalyr.com /railways/CornwallSpeedlinks.html (1063 words)

	BBC NEWS \| England \| Somerset \| Railway works over festive season
		Trains to Exeter will be diverted via Yeovil and Honiton and buses will be put on between Castle Cary and Taunton and Bridgwater and Taunton.
		From Christmas Day to 28 December, re-railing is due to take place between the Severn Tunnel Junction and Magor.
		The Severn Tunnel repairs will mean fewer services and longer journey times for passengers travelling between Bristol and Newport.
	news.bbc.co.uk /1/low/england/somerset/4557566.stm (106 words)

	Ananova - Train crash and flooding causes rail chaos in Wales
		The derailment at Lawrence Hill, in Bristol, is still causing major disruptions to services in and out of Wales.
		Wales & West trains are running a service between Cardiff and Bristol Parkway (calling at Newport, Severn Tunnel Junction and Patchway) and have buses taking passengers to Bristol Temple Meads for connecting trains.
		Trains are leaving Cardiff on the hour and at half past the hour while they are running from Bristol Parkway at 25 and 55 minutes past the hour.
	www.ananova.com /news/story/sm_103794.html (271 words)

	STEAM HAULED MAIN LINE EXCURSIONS (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		The return journey is along the main line through Crewe and Stafford back to Birmingham, allowing 6201 to show a turn of speed over the very route she was designed for all those years ago.
		- Severn Tunnel Junction - Patchway - Bristol Parkway - Charfield - Cam and Dursley - Gloucester Yard Junc.
		- Cam and Dursley - Charfield - Bristol Parkway - Patchway - Severn Tunnel Junction - Newport - Cardiff.
	www.toursatpathfinder.freeserve.co.uk /steam.htm (1118 words)

	The Railtour Files (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		Port Talbot - Llanwrtyd Wells - Craven Arms - Severn Tunnel Junction
		Severn Tunnel Junction - Gloucester - Bristol Temple Meads
		From contemporary records, David Hills has added that "45064 and 37266 supported 40035 at several points to provide steam heat".
	website.lineone.net /~gary5.thornton/840303fw.html (59 words)

	The West Somerset Railway
		An opportunity to visit Dunster by Candlelight for people living in Cardiff, Newport, Bristol, Weston-super-Mare, and various places in between.
		This Pathfinder charter — which will see Class 46 haulage — leaves Cardiff Central at 1.35 pm, then picks up at Newport, Severn Tunnel Junction, Filton Abbey Wood, Bristol Temple Meads, Nailsea & Backwell, Yatton and Weston-super-Mare.
		Coincides with the CAMRA weekend at Minehead Station.
	www.wsr.org.uk /specialsold.htm (1420 words)

	ENTHUSIAST RAILTOURS (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		- Maindee Curve - Severn Tunnel Junction - Patchway -
		- Bristol Parkway - Severn tunnel Junction - Newport - Cardiff Central - Pontyclun - Bridgend - Port Talbot - Court Sart Junc.
		- Newport (reverse) - Bishton Flyover - Severn Tunnel Juction - Bristol Parkway - Westerleigh Junc.
	www.toursatpathfinder.freeserve.co.uk /enthusiast.htm (1593 words)

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