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Horfield - Bonnington Road
Opened on the 14th May 1927 as Horfield Platform. It's name was shortened to Horfield in November 1933. Closed on the 23rd of November 1964.
This first set of pics were kindly sent to me by Peter Rendall of Past Track Publications. Peter specializes in reproducing actual-size diagrams from most of the Bristol area signalboxes. Please check out his website :)
The next set of pics were taken by me in 2004/5
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Standing on Bonnington Road bridge and looking towards Bristol with Lockleaze Road bridge in the distance. The remains of the platforms of Horfield Station visible below.
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A couple of new signals which are ready to be installed as part of the Filton Junction works.
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An unidentified 66 rolls light engine up the hill.
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Looking along Bonnington Road.
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Looking north and the severity of the 1 in 75 gradient at this spot is plain to see.
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A telephoto view of the site of Horfield Station as viewed from Lockleaze Road.
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Feb/March 2006
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The view north from Bonnington Road bridge on the 16.3.06. Work is in progress to stabilize the sides of the cutting. Engineers are using a big digger and a shute to fill gabions, gradually building a high wall at the base of the cutting.
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This photo was taken on a previous Sunday when the digger had just been delivered by road. It shows the true size of the beast!
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August 2006
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Work progresses on stabilizing the cutting. 31.8.06.
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158762 cruises down Filton Bank.
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