Patchway Tunnels - Revision history

Weirdoldhattie at 12:58, 16 June 2018

2018-06-16T12:58:18Z

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	Image:Patchwaytunnels23.jpg\|The signal in the previous photo is in operation.		Image:Patchwaytunnels23.jpg\|The signal in the previous photo is in operation.
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			14.6.18
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			Image:Patchwaytunnels24.jpg\|Electrification masts have been constructed on the approach to the tunnels.
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	== The Tumps ==		== The Tumps ==

Weirdoldhattie at 18:20, 12 April 2018

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	~~<googlemap lat="51.54041" lon="-2.580328">~~
	~~51.539342, -2.580585, Patchway Tunnels~~
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	'''To Bristol, the North or London''': [[Gloucester Road]]<br>		'''To Bristol, the North or London''': [[Gloucester Road]]<br>
	'''To Wales''': [[Cattybrook Brickworks]]<br>		'''To Wales''': [[Cattybrook Brickworks]]<br>
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	Image:Patchway Tunnel14.jpg\|		Image:Patchway Tunnel14.jpg\|
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			12.5.12
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			Image:Patchwaytunnels23.jpg\|The signal in the previous photo is in operation.
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	== The Tumps ==		== The Tumps ==
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Weirdoldhattie: /* North Portals */

2008-11-14T19:59:33Z

North Portals

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	Image:~~Patchway Tunnels20~~.jpg\|A shot taken in November 2008. Most of the trees visible in the 2004 shots have been removed, and a fence has been installed.		Image:Patchwaytunnels20.jpg\|A shot taken in November 2008. Most of the trees visible in the 2004 shots have been removed, and a fence has been installed.
	Image:~~Patchway Tunnels21~~.jpg\|A zoomed view.		Image:Patchwaytunnels21.jpg\|A zoomed view.
	Image:~~Patchway Tunnels22~~.jpg\|An HST heads for [[Bristol Parkway]].		Image:Patchwaytunnels22.jpg\|An HST heads for [[Bristol Parkway]].
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	[[Category:B&SWUR]]		[[Category:B&SWUR]]
	[[Category:Gerald Peacock]]		[[Category:Gerald Peacock]]
	[[Category:Tunnels]]		[[Category:Tunnels]]

Weirdoldhattie: /* North Portals */

2008-11-14T19:58:03Z

North Portals

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	Image:Patchway Tunnels12.jpg\|A look back at Patchway Tunnels from the footbridge at [[Cattybrook Brickworks]]. The line on the left plunges into the long New Tunnel, while the one on the right bursts out of it's own alignment before passing through a shorter tunnel under Over Lane.		Image:Patchway Tunnels12.jpg\|A look back at Patchway Tunnels from the footbridge at [[Cattybrook Brickworks]]. The line on the left plunges into the long New Tunnel, while the one on the right bursts out of it's own alignment before passing through a shorter tunnel under Over Lane.
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			11.11.08
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			Image:Patchway Tunnels20.jpg\|A shot taken in November 2008. Most of the trees visible in the 2004 shots have been removed, and a fence has been installed.
			Image:Patchway Tunnels21.jpg\|A zoomed view.
			Image:Patchway Tunnels22.jpg\|An HST heads for [[Bristol Parkway]].
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	[[Category:B&SWUR]]		[[Category:B&SWUR]]
	[[Category:Gerald Peacock]]		[[Category:Gerald Peacock]]
	[[Category:Tunnels]]		[[Category:Tunnels]]

Weirdoldhattie at 17:53, 14 November 2008

2008-11-14T17:53:55Z

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	Image:Patchway Tunnels13.jpg\|New signalling in the process of being installed on the approach to the ~~tunnell~~.		Image:Patchway Tunnels13.jpg\|New signalling in the process of being installed on the approach to the tunnel.
	Image:Patchway Tunnel14.jpg\|		Image:Patchway Tunnel14.jpg\|
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Weirdoldhattie at 17:53, 14 November 2008

2008-11-14T17:53:26Z

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	Image:Patchway Tunnels13.jpg\|New signalling in the process of being installed on the approach to the tunnell.		Image:Patchway Tunnels13.jpg\|New signalling in the process of being installed on the approach to the tunnell.
	Image:Patchway ~~Tunnels14~~.jpg\|		Image:Patchway Tunnel14.jpg\|
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Weirdoldhattie: /* South Portals */

2008-11-14T17:51:39Z

South Portals

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	Image:Patchway Tunnels13.jpg\|New signalling in the process of being installed on the approach to the tunnell.		Image:Patchway Tunnels13.jpg\|New signalling in the process of being installed on the approach to the tunnell.
			Image:Patchway Tunnels14.jpg\|
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	== The Tumps ==		== The Tumps ==
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Weirdoldhattie at 17:13, 14 November 2008

2008-11-14T17:13:43Z

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	Image:Patchway Tunnels13.jpg\|New signalling ~~was~~ in the process of being installed on the approach to the tunnell.		Image:Patchway Tunnels13.jpg\|New signalling in the process of being installed on the approach to the tunnell.
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	== The Tumps ==		== The Tumps ==

Weirdoldhattie at 17:13, 14 November 2008

2008-11-14T17:13:08Z

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	Image:Patchway Tunnels3.jpg\|The view from on top of the tunnels looking back at [[Gloucester Road]].		Image:Patchway Tunnels3.jpg\|The view from on top of the tunnels looking back at [[Gloucester Road]].
	Image:Patchway Tunnels4.jpg\|The same view, zoomed out.		Image:Patchway Tunnels4.jpg\|The same view, zoomed out.
	~~Image:Patchway Tunnels5.jpg\|A rather huge ventilation shaft stands on top of Patchway New Tunnel. You can hear a train pass underneath, then look to the line and see it emerge about 30 seconds later.~~
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	26.9.06		26.9.06
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	Image:Patchway Tunnels8.jpg\|Since my last visit the tunnels have undergone major maintenance to improve drainage and prevent embankment slippage. There is also a new fence between the two running tracks.		Image:Patchway Tunnels8.jpg\|Since my last visit the tunnels have undergone major maintenance to improve drainage and prevent embankment slippage. There is also a new fence between the two running tracks.
	Image:Patchway Tunnels9.jpg\|A closer view. The bore on the right has gained a new plaque.		Image:Patchway Tunnels9.jpg\|A closer view. The bore on the right has gained a new plaque.
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			11.11.08
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			Image:Patchway Tunnels13.jpg\|New signalling was in the process of being installed on the approach to the tunnell.
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	== The Tumps ==		== The Tumps ==
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	Image:Patchway Tunnels6.jpg\|The area on top of Patchway Tunnels is known as '''The Tumps'''. This is basically a strip of land that runs the length of the tunnels and comprises hillocks made from the dumping of spoil from the tunnels themselves. It's a haven for local wildlife.		Image:Patchway Tunnels6.jpg\|The area on top of Patchway Tunnels is known as '''The Tumps'''. This is basically a strip of land that runs the length of the tunnels and comprises hillocks made from the dumping of spoil from the tunnels themselves. It's a haven for local wildlife.
			Image:Patchway Tunnels5.jpg\|A rather huge ventilation shaft stands on top of Patchway New Tunnel. You can hear a train pass underneath, then look to the line and see it emerge about 30 seconds later.
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	== North Portals ==		== North Portals ==

Weirdoldhattie: /* North Portals */

2008-02-22T09:30:40Z

North Portals

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	Image:Patchway Tunnels10.jpg\|The down tunnel breaks out first. The line then plunges into another shorter tunnel that takes Over Lane across the railway.		Image:Patchway Tunnels10.jpg\|The down tunnel breaks out first. The line then plunges into another shorter tunnel that takes Over Lane across the railway.
	Image:Patchway Tunnels11.jpg\|Standing on Over Lane and holding my camera above my head, and above the brambles, to get a glimpse of the line as it disappears towards Wales. The footbridge in the distance is next to [[Cattybrook ~~Brick Works~~]].		Image:Patchway Tunnels11.jpg\|Standing on Over Lane and holding my camera above my head, and above the brambles, to get a glimpse of the line as it disappears towards Wales. The footbridge in the distance is next to [[Cattybrook Brickworks]].
	Image:Patchway Tunnels12.jpg\|A look back at Patchway Tunnels from the footbridge at Cattybrook Brickworks. The line on the left plunges into the long New Tunnel, while the one on the right bursts out of it's own alignment before passing through a shorter tunnel under Over Lane.		Image:Patchway Tunnels12.jpg\|A look back at Patchway Tunnels from the footbridge at [[Cattybrook Brickworks]]. The line on the left plunges into the long New Tunnel, while the one on the right bursts out of it's own alignment before passing through a shorter tunnel under Over Lane.
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