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Cross Hands Road
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To Bristol, the North or London: Ellinghurst Rhine
To Wales: Ableton Lane Tunnel
1960s
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The view from the trackside looking back towards Pilning. 7902 and a pilot ready to go. © Gerald Peacock -
The same view, different train, and a location slightly closer to the Severn Tunnel that shows the road bridge itself. © Gerald Peacock -
A car train from Pilning heads for Wales. © Gerald Peacock -
A County Class loco heading towards Bristol. © Gerald Peacock -
Another view towards Pilning. © Gerald Peacock -
This view is closer to Pilning station and shows the car train, complete with plenty of cars, heading for Wales. © Gerald Peacock -
The last photo in this vintage section shows a freight being given the right of way to enter the two track section that leads to the Severn Tunnel. © Gerald Peacock
December 2003
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The view from Cross Hands Road towards Pilning station. -
Looking towards Wales with the second Severn Crossing on the left. The railway is just about to plunge under Severn Road. -
The afternoon sun has almost set and casts long shadows across the bridge.
September 2005
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The view towards Bristol with Pilning station visible in the distance. © Mark Lippiatt -
The view towards Severn Tunnel. © Mark Lippiatt
