Had this on the list of things to tick off for a while so once i found myself with a few hours free one morning it was time for a solo wander and the first outing of 2024.
Built in the late 19th century this disused railway tunnel located in Chesterfield was part of the Great central railway an extension of its line between Nottingham and Sheffield.
On departing the old Chesterfield Central Station, the railway entered the 474-yard straight tunnel, before emerging from under Hollis Lane in the town center.
Passenger services were suspended in 1963 and the Great Central station closed in March later that year although the tunnel continued in use until the following January.
The station was demolished in 1973 to make way for the town's inner relief road, while the tunnel’s northern portal and about 25 yards of brickwork were also cut back for the road, which opened in 1984.
75 years later the tunnel sits empty becoming part of the local landscape within a busy main road and town center.
There are still meter signage along the wall along with alcoves every few meters with the ladderway at the far end being a newer modification in its history.
The tunnels inadequate drainage results in it being prone to flooding and sometimes several feet deep on occasions.
The big concrete sloping entrance seems to attract the attention of almost all passers by who stop and poke there noses through the palisade fence curiously.
Built in the late 19th century this disused railway tunnel located in Chesterfield was part of the Great central railway an extension of its line between Nottingham and Sheffield.
On departing the old Chesterfield Central Station, the railway entered the 474-yard straight tunnel, before emerging from under Hollis Lane in the town center.
Passenger services were suspended in 1963 and the Great Central station closed in March later that year although the tunnel continued in use until the following January.
The station was demolished in 1973 to make way for the town's inner relief road, while the tunnel’s northern portal and about 25 yards of brickwork were also cut back for the road, which opened in 1984.
75 years later the tunnel sits empty becoming part of the local landscape within a busy main road and town center.
There are still meter signage along the wall along with alcoves every few meters with the ladderway at the far end being a newer modification in its history.
The tunnels inadequate drainage results in it being prone to flooding and sometimes several feet deep on occasions.
The big concrete sloping entrance seems to attract the attention of almost all passers by who stop and poke there noses through the palisade fence curiously.
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