| Oxford-Cambridge Route Photo Gallery |
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The photos on this page show have been taken along the route of the proposed Oxford-Cambridge railway line and will be added to as developments occur. |
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Photo Set 2 - Eastern Section - Main Photos |
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The existing Bedford to Hitchin trackbed between Old Warden and the A421 Bedford southern by-pass |
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Photos taken from 2006 to 2009 |
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Cardington airship sheds from Greensand Ridge - tunnel beneath 004. Taken from the hill that Old Warden tunnel runs under showing the giant airship hangers that dominate the landscape in this area. Dave Brewerton |
Old Warden tunnel north portal 005. View through the north portal seems to show that the tunnel itself is in fair condition. Dave Brewerton |
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Old Warden tunnel north cutting 006. On the surface the tunnel is clearly marked by a wide avenue of trees that continues along the cutting north of the tunnel. Dave Brewerton |
Old Warden north cutting occupied by gas grid installation 007. At the end of this cutting is, unfortunately, an above-ground high pressure gas installation, part of the National Gas Transmission System (grid). Dave Brewerton |
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A clear run for 2 miles south of Cardington 008. North from the NTS installation the route runs through open country to Cardington. Dave Brewerton |
Road overbridge near Cardington 011. On this alignment there are embankments and two bridges in fairly good condition. Dave Brewerton |
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From same bridge towards Old Warden 013. North from the NTS installation the route runs through open country to Cardington. Dave Brewerton |
Near Cardington looking south to Greensands Ridge 014. North from the NTS installation the route runs through open country to Cardington. Dave Brewerton |
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Bedford south - the route runs close to modern industry 022. The route is interrupted by new development and the A421. Dave Brewerton |
A new route could run west to the Midland mainline near Elstow 025. The A421 in the direction of the park-and-ride and Midland mainline, about 2 miles away. Dave Brewerton |
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Railfuture is grateful to Dave Brewerton for his permission to use his photos on this website. |
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