South Wales Main-Line Pt2 Newport
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£21.35
Recommended retail price: £21.95
Stock type: -
Stock reference: 112.030
The GWR's two southernmost routes into South Wales converged at Severn Tunnel Junction, carrying not only traffic to and from the Principality, but also between the North and West of England, which diverged at Maindee Junction in the eastern part of Newport.
Between these point ran a huge variety of services, with the main expresses from Paddington to South and West Wales, alternating with Plymouth to Manchester and Liverpool trains, whilst a considerable number of goods, minerals and empties intermingled with them, making the section one of the busiest on the system.
To the west of Maindee, the South Wales main line continued through Newport (High Street), its twin tunnels, and then skirted the vast marshalling yards serving Newport Docks as it made its way to Ebbw Junction and the outskirts of town. In this, his second book of the series, John Hodge continues his survey of the main line in the 1950s and 60s from the western portal of the Severn Tunnel to the crossing of the Ebbw River on the southern limits of Newport.
Contents:
· Preface
· Historical Overview
· Severn Tunnel Junction
· Passenger Station and Yards
· From Undy to The Usk
· East Usk to Maindee
· Newport High Street
· High Street Passenger Station
· High Street Engine Shed
· High Street Goods
· Hillfield Tunnels
· From Gaer Junction to Ebbw Junction
· Alexandra Dock Junction, Maesglas & Rogerstone Yards
· Ebbw Junction Engine Shed
· Track Redesignation & Multiple Aspect Signalling
By John Hodge
Hardback. 225x280mm. 116 pages
164 black & white photographs. Maps
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