Old Lane 403yds, SE089258 |
Back to 3rd March 2010. Farnley Scar and Fishergate (Tram) |
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The east portal with the live line to the left. |
A happy customer inside the eastern portal. |
Some serious reinforcing in there consisting of both lateral and longitudinal ribbing. |
Looking back to the east portal from about half way in. The trussed roof is clearly seen. |
This troublesome tunnel opened in 1834 on what is always quoted as the 'world's first cross country railway' - what about the Liverpool and Manchester? |
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Close up of more trussing. It is quite a complex bespoke designed support system. |
John and Tom heading west. |
Looking to the west portal. |
Inside the west portal. |
The west portal from outside. |
Back to 3rd March 2010. Farnley Scar and Fishergate (Tram) |