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Beechwood Tunnel: lnwrbeech3016

Drawing showing workmen completing the final trimming to the cutting in front of Beechwood Tunnel and beneath Nailcote Lane

Drawing showing workmen completing the final trimming to the cutting in front of Beechwood Tunnel and beneath Nailcote Lane circa 1837. Whilst the wagon is clearly a contractors vehicle it would appear that the trackwork is permanent not temporary. The rails employed at this time were short as seen above connected by some early form of fish plate.

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