Cumberland Road
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To Ashton Junction: Vauxhall Bridge
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History
1980s
A visiting Ivatt loco, 46443 runs along Cumberland Road. © Gerald Peacock |
The same loco running under the bridge at the east end of Cumberland Road. Beyond this bridge are the docks. © Gerald Peacock |
2004
Throughout 2004 the girders section of the bridge were replaced. This photo was taken onboard a train during an 'open doors' weekend. © Catherine Lawson |
As was this one! © Catherine Lawson |
2005
A view of Cumberland Road bridge from Wapping Railway Wharf. © Andrew Ross |
The view from the bridge in the direction of the wharf. This was once the site of Wapping Wharf Junction. © Andrew Ross |
The bridge viewed from the footpath that runs alongside the River Avon © Andrew Ross |
various bits of the line that I remember as a lad have been torn up and stored alongside the running line. The storm drain just visible on the right had it's own railway system during construction. © Andrew Ross |
One line now ends at a dilapidated buffer stop while the other continues under the roadbridge. © Andrew Ross |
Taken from a spot further west with the Vauxhall Bridge visible in the background. © Andrew Ross |
Turning 180°. The view east towards the road bridge. © Andrew Ross |
A lovely shot of a builders plate on the point in the previous photo. © Andrew Ross |
