Building the last Main Line Railway

Catesby Tunnel and Viaduct: gcrcs79

The north Rugby end of Catesby tunnel' which at almost 3000 yards (2742 metres), was the longest on the Last Main Line. Note the date plaque (1897) over the tunnel's entrance, installed to mark the completion of this momentous engineering achievement. The contractor responsible for building this section of the London Extension (Contract No.4, Rugby to Woodford) was T. Oliver & Son.

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