Ashton Junction

From Bristol Railway Archive

To Parson Street Junction: Ashton Containers Level Crossing
To Bristol Docks: Ashton Meadows Sidings
To Portishead: Frayne's Colliery

History

The junction opened in October 1906 with the completion of the branch to Wapping Railway Wharf. The 49-lever Ashton Junction Signal Box took over the work of West Loop North Junction box on 10th May 1936. It closed in October 1991, and was demolished in April 1999. The level crossing at this location was fitted with full lifting barriers on 12th March 1978.

Track Plans

A map from 1902 showing the site of the junction.

A track plan of Ashton Junction and Ashton Meadows Sidings from 1988.

1970s

A flooded Ashton Junction. Date unknown.	Warship D824 "Highflyer" approached Ashton Junction in 1972 © Simon Whittingham	The crossing gates were closed. © Simon Whittingham	The signal box. © Simon Whittingham
The signal box with a Class 08 alongside. © Simon Whittingham	08 4123 viewed after Simon had crossed the tracks. © Simon Whittingham