Pump House Siding

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<googlemap lat="51.568161" lon="-2.662725"> 51.567267, -2.661095, Pump House Siding 51.568274, -2.665215, Severn Tunnel pump ing station </googlemap>

To Severn Beach: Green Lane Level Crossing
To Pilning: Cross Hands Halt

History

Before electric pumps were installed, this pumping station was coal-fired and rail-connected. A siding ran from here to the Severn Beach - Pilning loop.

Gallery

  • The pump on the Bristol side of the River Severn that helps prevent the Severn Tunnel flooding.
    The pump on the Bristol side of the River Severn that helps prevent the Severn Tunnel flooding.
  • An outlet pipe on a nearby beach. This shingle beach was formed from debris brought up from the tunnel's workings.
    An outlet pipe on a nearby beach. This shingle beach was formed from debris brought up from the tunnel's workings.
  • The Second Severn Crossing passes overhead right next to the alignment of the Severn Tunnel.
    The Second Severn Crossing passes overhead right next to the alignment of the Severn Tunnel.
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