Berkeley Road

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51.700066, -2.408967, Berkeley Road

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To Yate: Berkeley Loop South Junction
To the North: Coaley Junction
To Sharpness: 00-22 SAW

History

Opened on 8th July 1844. Closed to passengers on 4th January 1965, and goods on 1st November 1966.

1960s

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  Royal Scot 46162 screams south through Berkeley Road heading for Bristol. This loco was withdrawn in May 1964. On the left a pannier tank and coaches with a service for Sharpness can be seen. © Gerald Peacock
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  Pannier tank 8717. This engine also features on the Berkeley page. © Gerald Peacock

3.9.06

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  The view south from Berkeley Road Junction showing the cleared site of Berkeley station. The Sharpness branch peels off to the right. In the distance the A38 crosses the railway.
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  A view showing the Sharpness branch.
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  The view north showing Berkeley Road Junction.
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  The public footpath across the railway from where I took the photos.
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  The station masters house is now in use as a private residence.
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  An old weighbridge hut was slowly crumbling away in the yard.