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BTM to Bristol Docks route
Posted: Fri Mar 05, 2010 8:56 pm
by mozzer
hi all,
I was wondering if anyone could point me in the direct of any images of the old route from BTM to the docks, via the tunnel under St Mary Redcliffe church ?
I'm just interested as i've never seen any pictures from the route ?
Ta !
Gary
Posted: Fri Mar 05, 2010 9:22 pm
by jules
It's all here already ....
http://bristol-rail.co.uk/wiki/Redcliffe_Tunnel
Follow the directional links at the top of page to go to BTM and Wapping Wharf in each direction
Posted: Fri Mar 05, 2010 9:59 pm
by mozzer
Doh! thanks for the info. I did mean to say some past-time pictures etc from when the line was open.
Ta.
Posted: Sat Mar 06, 2010 12:58 pm
by Stav
I'd also love to see pics of it in operation, especially diesels, if anyone has any
Posted: Sat Mar 06, 2010 7:02 pm
by jules
Here's one:
http://www.bristolfloatingharbour.org.u ... te-lrg.jpg
Plus some fascinating stuff in this link about the early history of Temple Meads and Victoria Street in relation to the George & Railway hotel, especially the maps at the end showing wagon turntables in the streets - with one line branching directly into The Saracen's Head
http://e2edocs.bristol-city.gov.uk/WAM/ ... geCount=23
Posted: Sat Mar 06, 2010 10:26 pm
by madhattie
jules wrote:especially the maps at the end showing wagon turntables in the streets - with one line branching directly into The Saracen's Head
I think that's the sewers!
Posted: Sat Mar 06, 2010 11:21 pm
by jules
Well it was a near guess.
Either beer going in or p**s coming back out then !
Posted: Mon Mar 08, 2010 11:21 pm
by Blackthorn
That floating harbour site is really interesting. Makes you realize how much of Bristol has been lost for one reason or another!
Posted: Tue Mar 09, 2010 3:24 am
by jules
Makes you realize how much of Bristol has been lost for one reason or another! Sad
Usually only one reason .... Bristol City Council!
Posted: Wed Mar 10, 2010 2:42 am
by Blackthorn
jules wrote:Usually only one reason .... Bristol City Council!
There doesn't seem to be much love for them these days!!
Posted: Wed Mar 10, 2010 4:02 am
by jules
I think that's the sewers!
Mind, my gaff there with the sewers on the map got me to thinking .... Trains in the sewers - now there's a thought!
Bog units perhaps?
