GWR Route: Alcester to Bearley

Alcester Station (MR): gwra475a

Close up of image 'gwra475' showing the Branch Engine Shed and water tower. The internal dimensions of this brick built structure were 38ft long, by 16ft wide, the height to the top of the wall as 16ft. The roof was slate and height to the ridge as 22ft 6in. The track was slightly off set to provide a working area on one side and there was a 36ft long drained inspection pit inside.

The structure on the right under the water tank was a pumping engine house and stores. It dimensions were 12ft by 8ft internal with a height of 16ft to the base of the tank. The tank water supply was obtained from a well. The resident branch engine used to provide steam to drive the pump.

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