Rail Routes: The 'Box Route' - Wootton Bassett to Bristol via Bath
30th August 2008 to 28th February 2009

This is Brunel's original route to Bristol via Chippenham, Box Tunnel and Bath Spa. Other photographs of this line can be found under the collection titled 'Rail Centres: Bath' but I hope to cover most of the locations here at least once. Images are organised in route order from east to west.

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60009 westbound at Langley Burrell on 3 Dec '08.  A level crossing here has been replaced by a concrete overbridge, designed for pedestrians and cattle.
60009 westbound at Langley Burrell on 3 Dec '08. A level crossing here has been replaced by a concrete overbridge, designed for pedestrians and cattle.
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67005 'Queen's Messenger' sweeps through Chippenham with a 'Northern Belle' shopping excursion from Cardiff to Kensington Olympia on 28 Feb '09.
67005 'Queen's Messenger' sweeps through Chippenham with a 'Northern Belle' shopping excursion from Cardiff to Kensington Olympia on 28 Feb '09.
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The same train as featured in the previous image, photographed a few seconds later.  The location is Cocklebury Lane, Chippenham.
The same train as featured in the previous image, photographed a few seconds later. The location is Cocklebury Lane, Chippenham.
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67013 at Neston, between Box and Chippenham, with a charter from Lichfield to Bath and Bristol on 9 May 07
67013 at Neston, between Box and Chippenham, with a charter from Lichfield to Bath and Bristol on 9 May 07
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60065 passing Bathampton at 05:50 on 9 May '09 with 6B11, loaded fuel tanks to Theale.  This appeared a few minutes after D444 on a tour to Aberystwyth - see 'Rail Centres - Bath Area' collection.  This shot was taken at ISO1600, 'smoothed' with 'Neat Image' software and then adjusted to boost contrast and saturation, hence the slightly 'artificial' look.
60065 passing Bathampton at 05:50 on 9 May '09 with 6B11, loaded fuel tanks to Theale. This appeared a few minutes after D444 on a tour to Aberystwyth - see 'Rail Centres - Bath Area' collection. This shot was taken at ISO1600, 'smoothed' with 'Neat Image' software and then adjusted to boost contrast and saturation, hence the slightly 'artificial' look.
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43384 at Bathampton leading a diverted Cross Country service.  The shot was taken from the bridge near The George pub.  09/05/09.
43384 at Bathampton leading a diverted Cross Country service. The shot was taken from the bridge near The George pub. 09/05/09.
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66137 at Bathampton with 6V62 on 30 Dec '08.  The location is known locally as 'Candy's Bridge' and is best reached by parking at The George pub and walking west along the canal towpath to a bridge that takes a private road over the canal. The trees on both sides have since been removed changing teh character of the shot.
66137 at Bathampton with 6V62 on 30 Dec '08. The location is known locally as 'Candy's Bridge' and is best reached by parking at The George pub and walking west along the canal towpath to a bridge that takes a private road over the canal. The trees on both sides have since been removed changing teh character of the shot.
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67016 at Bathampton with 2V67, the 16:55 Weymouth-Bristol Temple Meads. 06/06/09.
67016 at Bathampton with 2V67, the 16:55 Weymouth-Bristol Temple Meads. 06/06/09.
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66957 at Bathampton with 6A21, Pengam-Theale stone, viewed from Candy's Bridge.  9/05/09.
66957 at Bathampton with 6A21, Pengam-Theale stone, viewed from Candy's Bridge. 9/05/09.
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66546 at Bathampton with 6A21, Pengam-Theale stone.  30/05/09.
66546 at Bathampton with 6A21, Pengam-Theale stone. 30/05/09.
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60082 in the famous Sydney Gardens, Bath, with coal empties from Westbury Cement Works on 1 Sep '08.
60082 in the famous Sydney Gardens, Bath, with coal empties from Westbury Cement Works on 1 Sep '08.
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37760 and 37401 at Oldfield Park, Bath, on 5 September with the last 2009 summer Saturday loco-hauled relief service from Bristol to Weymouth.
37760 and 37401 at Oldfield Park, Bath, on 5 September with the last 2009 summer Saturday loco-hauled relief service from Bristol to Weymouth.
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