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Visited on Saturday with Biofox and mi Dad.
Thanks to RikJ for the location
Lil bit of history on this one for ya....
"The Hull and Barnsley Railway 1885-1967
A group of Hull business men who were tired of the stranglehold which the North Eastern Railway and the Hull Dock Company had on the port decided to build their own railway and dock. The Hull, Barnsley and West Riding Junction Railway and Dock Company was formed (1905 shortened to Hull and Barnsley Railway).
There were great plans for the railway to reach most of the West Riding, Manchester and Liverpool. However, due to continued financial struggles they only reached Stairfoot 4 miles short of Barnsley. The line started at the deep water Alexandra Dock which was built and owned by the company.
The line crossed difficult terrain, doubling the 2 million estimate. Making the line the most expensive substantial length of railway to be built in Britain. At Barnsdale a 1,226 yard tunnel under the A1 had to be cut followed by a sheer sided cutting through solid limestone to Wrangbrook. After 5 years the 53 mile main line from the Dock to Cudworth was opened for goods traffic on the 25th of July 1885."
Equipment Used:
Canon 300d
Camera Phone
Tripod
Plenty of torches
Set off around 1pm hoping that the rain would hold back enough for not to get caked in mud again. Found the tunnel surprisingly easy, you can clearly see it from Google earth. Just acquired a canon 300d on loan so thought i'd give some long exposure shots a go. I think they turned out ok, if anyone's got any comments or tips i'd appreciate the feedback.
Just getting a feel for the camera
Bloody fly tippers!
Burnt out 4x4 - seemed rude not to get some arty shots
Quite a few fire extinguishers round 'ere
Bit more macro shooting
Ooh those chavs know how to smell good
South Western Portal
More chav damage
1st attempt at long exposure
250 yds done only 1000 more to go!!!
Massive vent shaft. Couldn't get a decent shot looking straight up tho
Looked to be a spring from a train
Used torch to illuminate mortar
Bridge reference?
Yet another fire extinguisher, too bad it was empty
Biofox looking very cool in silhouette
Me!
Classic pose
And last but not least....... the regulation light writing!!!
Not really a lot to see inside the tunnel, but it's worth the visit just to see the sheer size of it.
Thanks for looking!!!!!!
Thanks to RikJ for the location
Lil bit of history on this one for ya....
"The Hull and Barnsley Railway 1885-1967
A group of Hull business men who were tired of the stranglehold which the North Eastern Railway and the Hull Dock Company had on the port decided to build their own railway and dock. The Hull, Barnsley and West Riding Junction Railway and Dock Company was formed (1905 shortened to Hull and Barnsley Railway).
There were great plans for the railway to reach most of the West Riding, Manchester and Liverpool. However, due to continued financial struggles they only reached Stairfoot 4 miles short of Barnsley. The line started at the deep water Alexandra Dock which was built and owned by the company.
The line crossed difficult terrain, doubling the 2 million estimate. Making the line the most expensive substantial length of railway to be built in Britain. At Barnsdale a 1,226 yard tunnel under the A1 had to be cut followed by a sheer sided cutting through solid limestone to Wrangbrook. After 5 years the 53 mile main line from the Dock to Cudworth was opened for goods traffic on the 25th of July 1885."
Equipment Used:
Canon 300d
Camera Phone
Tripod
Plenty of torches
Set off around 1pm hoping that the rain would hold back enough for not to get caked in mud again. Found the tunnel surprisingly easy, you can clearly see it from Google earth. Just acquired a canon 300d on loan so thought i'd give some long exposure shots a go. I think they turned out ok, if anyone's got any comments or tips i'd appreciate the feedback.
Just getting a feel for the camera
Bloody fly tippers!
Burnt out 4x4 - seemed rude not to get some arty shots
Quite a few fire extinguishers round 'ere
Bit more macro shooting
Ooh those chavs know how to smell good
South Western Portal
More chav damage
1st attempt at long exposure
250 yds done only 1000 more to go!!!
Massive vent shaft. Couldn't get a decent shot looking straight up tho
Looked to be a spring from a train
Used torch to illuminate mortar
Bridge reference?
Yet another fire extinguisher, too bad it was empty
Biofox looking very cool in silhouette
Me!
Classic pose
And last but not least....... the regulation light writing!!!
Not really a lot to see inside the tunnel, but it's worth the visit just to see the sheer size of it.
Thanks for looking!!!!!!
'cos it's a favourite.
