Filton Junction
From Bristol Railway Archive
To Bristol: Station Road
To Avonmouth: Filton Chord
To Wales: A Bridge
To Yate or London: Filton Curve
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History
Track Plans
A trackplan of Filton Junction and surrounding area from 1988. |
1960s
Filton Junction in the early 1960's. This is the view south with Filton Junction Signal Box in the distance. © R.Cuff via P.Rendall |
1970s
A Class 37 makes a rare appearance on a Cardiff to Bristol service. © Andy Kirkham |
1990s
60033 arrives at what had become a disused station with an LPG train to Furzebrook. 15.4.92 © Dave Higson |
2004
2006
The view south showing the remains of the South Wales platforms. The pointwork on the right of the photo is Filton Junction No 2 and is the start of Filton Chord and the line to Avonmouth. © Capt. Flack |
A closer view. In the background is the massive MOD development at Filton Abbey Wood which caused the closure of Filton Junction station. © Capt. Flack |
A view across the platforms showing some railings buried amongst the buddleia. Just visible in the background are the lines to Bristol Parkway. © Capt. Flack |
