LMS Route: Nuneaton to Leamington
Old Milverton Lineside Views: lnwr_oldmil1453
LNWR 0-8-0 'G2' No 9436 is working hard on a down freight
between Kenilworth and Milverton. The line was originally built as a single
branch line with a passing loop at Kenilworth opening in 1844. The line wasn't
doubled however for another 40 years to coincide with the Berkswell to
Kenilworth Junction branch being opened in 1884.
This view shows that when doubled, the cuttings were much
wider than would often be the case elsewhere. This is a little surprising
because the width of the cutting was quite considerable, as much as would be
required for three tracks. One possibility is that the extra earth was dug to
provide for the earthworks required for a nearby embankment or for use as
ballast on the line. Both techniques were employed by the LNWR in the
construction of both the original line as well as when the line was
widened.
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