Cross Hands Road

<googlemap lat="51.561812" lon="-2.637835"> 51.560077, -2.638478, Cross Hands Road </googlemap>

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 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

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.