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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

  • The view from the trackside looking back towards Pilning. 7902 and a pilot ready to go. © Gerald Peacock
    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
    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 car train from Pilning heads for Wales. © Gerald Peacock
  • A County Class loco heading towards Bristol. © Gerald Peacock
    A County Class loco heading towards Bristol. © Gerald Peacock
  • Another view towards Pilning. © 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
    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
    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

  • The view from Cross Hands Road towards Pilning station.
    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.
    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.
    The afternoon sun has almost set and casts long shadows across the bridge.

September 2005

  • The view towards Bristol with Pilning station visible in the distance. © Mark Lippiatt
    The view towards Bristol with Pilning station visible in the distance. © Mark Lippiatt
  • The view towards Severn Tunnel. © Mark Lippiatt
    The view towards Severn Tunnel. © Mark Lippiatt
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