| 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 1 - Western Section |
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Existing railway between Bletchley and Bicester |
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Photos taken on 21/03/2009 |
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At Winslow looking towards Bletchley 001. OXFORD TO CAMBRIDGE, western section, disused: view at Winslow looking east towards Bletchley showing recent tree clearance. Peter Bayless |
At Winslow looking towards Bicester 002. OXFORD TO CAMBRIDGE, western section disused: view at Winslow looking west towards Bicester, showing recent tree clearance. Peter Bayless |
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At Steeple Claydon looking towards Aylesbury 003. OXFORD TO CAMBRIDGE, Aylesbury line, in use by freight trains: view at Steeple Claydon looking south towards Aylesbury showing the route to the Calvert waste disposal terminal (in the distance, to the right of the tracks). Peter Bayless |
At Steeple Claydon looking towards Claydon junction 004. OXFORD TO CAMBRIDGE, Aylesbury branch, in use by freight trains: at Steeple Claydon looking north towards the main route (Claydon junction),showing the crossing to the Calvert waste disposal terminal. Peter Bayless |
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Nr Charndon looking towards Claydon junction 005. OXFORD TO CAMBRIDGE, western section, in use by freight trains: view near Charndon looking west towards Claydon junction. Peter Bayless |
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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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Photo Set 3 - Eastern Section - Other 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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Abbey Farm nr south portal Old Warden tunnel 001. Southern approach to Old Warden tunnel including an interesting Victorian folly glimpsed through the trees a few hundred metres from the trackbed. Dave Brewerton |
Old Warden tunnel - south cutting 002. Southern approach to Old Warden tunnel including an interesting Victorian folly glimpsed through the trees a few hundred metres from the trackbed. Dave Brewerton |
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Greensand Ridge - line of trees mark Old Warden tunnel 003. Taken from the hill that Old Warden tunnel runs under. Dave Brewerton |
Missing bridge nr Cardington could be easily replaced 009. North from the NTS installation the route runs through open country to Cardington. Dave Brewerton |
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Embankment near Cardington in good condition 010. Embankment and bridge in fairly good condition. Dave Brewerton |
From overbridge towards Cardington and Bedford 012. North from the NTS installation the route runs through open country to Cardington. Dave Brewerton |
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Closest approach to Cardington (trackbed just behind camera) 015. Half a mile west of Cardington – a small but prosperous village. Dave Brewerton |
Overbridge in fair condition 016. Another embankment and bridge in fairly good condition. Dave Brewerton |
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Cardington church and village from the route 017. Half a mile west of Cardington – a small but prosperous village. Dave Brewerton |
The DSA Shortstown is adjacent to the route 018. Close to the extensive Driving Standards Agency. Dave Brewerton |
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Overgrown section north of Cardington 019. Route continues north towards Bedford. Dave Brewerton |
Between Cardington and A421 020. Route continues north towards Bedford. Dave Brewerton |
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North of Cardington approaching the A421 021. Route continues north towards Bedford. Dave Brewerton |
Route approaching the south side of A421 023. Route is interrupted by new development and the A421. Dave Brewerton |
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A421 junction A 600 - trackbed to the right (out of shot) 024. Route is interrupted by new development and the A421. Dave Brewerton |
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Photo Set 4 - Western Section - Bedford and Bletchley main line stations |
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Photos taken in March 2010 |
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Bedford station bay platform for EWRL trains 001. Bedford station from south showing empty bay platform 1a used by Marston Vale trains. Peter Wakefield |
Bedford station bay platform for EWRL trains 002. Bedford station from south showing Marston Vale Class 153 train for Bletchley leaving from bay platform 1a. Peter Wakefield |
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Bedford station bay platform for EWRL trains 003. Bedford station from south showing Marston Vale class 153 train waiting in bay platform 1a. Peter Wakefield |
Bletchley flyover to be used by EWRL trains 004. Bletchley flyover towards Oxford looking eastwards from platform. Peter Wakefield |
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Bletchley flyover to be used by EWRL trains 005. Bletchley flyover towards Oxford looking southwards from platform. Peter Wakefield |
Bletchley flyover to be used by EWRL trains 006. Bletchley flyover upper - Oxford to right. WCML lower bridge - London to right. Peter Wakefield |
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Bletchley flyover to be used by EWRL trains 007. Bletchley flyover as train goes travels above road underpass. Peter Wakefield |
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Railfuture is grateful to Dave Brewerton for his permission to use his photos on this website. |
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