Shrewsbury (Wellington Jcn) to Hereford (Rotherwas Jcn) (SHL); Wooferton & Tenbury Wells Branch (WTW); Clee Hill Branch (CLE)
Wellington Jcn (Telford) to Shrewsbury (Crewe Jcn) (WSJ2); Shrewsbury (Sutton Bridge Jcn) - Buttington Jcn (SBA1); Minsterley Branch (MTY)
Wellington Jcn (Telford) to Shrewsbury (Crewe Jcn) (WSJ2); Shrewsbury (Sutton Bridge Jcn) - Buttington Jcn (SBA1); Minsterley Branch (MTY)
Footpath Crossing near Orleton (SHL c. 33m 40ch)
The footpath passes over Putnal Tunnel on the Leominster Canal.Footpath Crossing near Orleton (SHL c. 33m 40ch)
Moreton-on-Lugg Station - Painting (SHL @ 46m 68ch) (Ref: 030284)
Moreton-on Lugg Station was opened by the Shrewsbury and Hereford Railway in 1853. At some point in its early history this hollow oak tree is reputed to have been used as the station office prior to the opening of a more permanent building.Moreton-on-Lugg Station - Painting (SHL @ 46m 68ch) (Ref: 030284)
012540E Old hand cart in foreground, with Ground Frame cabin behind (Ref 01540))
(the loco depot is on the other side of the bridge) Hereford: between Barrs Court station and Brecon Curve Jcn (SHL @ approx 50¾mp). 27 September 1076012540E Old hand cart in foreground, with Ground Frame cabin behind (Ref 01540))
Hereford (SHL @ 51m 03ch). Class 25/1 25043. (012771)
November 1977Hereford (SHL @ 51m 03ch). Class 25/1 25043. (012771)
Hereford, Ayleston Hill signalbox (ELR - SHL @ 51m 13ch). 21 July 1971
Immediately to the south of Hereford (Barrs Court) station. The signal box was renamed Hereford on 9th June 1973Hereford, Ayleston Hill signalbox (ELR - SHL @ 51m 13ch). 21 July 1971
Wooferton and Tenbury Wells Branch. Near Brimfield (WTW @ approx 1mp), looking North
Joint railway cast iron notice on the extreme right. Railway crossing onto embankment towards the Leominster Canal Teme aqueduct.Wooferton and Tenbury Wells Branch. Near Brimfield (WTW @ approx 1mp), looking North
Easton Court station (WTW @ 2m 50ch). 30 September 1961.
Closed 31 July 1961Easton Court station (WTW @ 2m 50ch). 30 September 1961.
Tenbury Wells (WTW @ 5m 02ch). Harp Bank Cottage, Clee Hill Road, in Summer.
Leominster Canal house circa 1795, altered c1858 and used as a railway signalman's house for the Shrewsbury and Hereford Railway Company. Grade II listed building, unoccupied and boarded up in 2025. Tenbury railway station is in the background behind the house.Tenbury Wells (WTW @ 5m 02ch). Harp Bank Cottage, Clee Hill Road, in Summer.
Tenbury Wells (WTW @ 5m 02ch). Harp Bank Cottage, Clee Hill Road, in Winter.
Leominster Canal house circa 1795, altered c1858 and used as a railway signalman's house for the Shrewsbury and Hereford Railway Company. Grade II listed building, unoccupied and boarded up in 2025. Tenbury railway station is in the background behind the house.Tenbury Wells (WTW @ 5m 02ch). Harp Bank Cottage, Clee Hill Road, in Winter.
Tenbury Wells (WTW @ 5m 02ch). GWR 1400 class 0-4-2 Loco hauling GWR autocoach, at the platform awaiting eastwards departure towards Kidderminster
Probably a Winter photo in the 1950s. The through station opened 13 August 1864 upon the opening of the line from Bewdley. Closed 01 August 1962Tenbury Wells (WTW @ 5m 02ch). GWR 1400 class 0-4-2 Loco hauling GWR autocoach, at the platform awaiting eastwards departure towards Kidderminster
Tenbury Wells station (WTW @ 5m 02ch). 21 September 1968
2nd (through) station opened 13 August 1864; closed 01 August 1962Tenbury Wells station (WTW @ 5m 02ch). 21 September 1968
Bitterley Wharf (CLE @ 4m 20ch). 01 October 1961.
The foot of the two Clee Hill inclines, closed in 1952 and on 7th November 1960. Track lifting at the top of the incline had commenced. The remainder of the branch continued for wagon storage until December 1962.Bitterley Wharf (CLE @ 4m 20ch). 01 October 1961.
Clee Hill Branch. Bitterley Wharf (CLE @ 4m 20ch). Track removed; signalbox demolished. 29 May 1966.
Clee Hill Branch. Bitterley Wharf (CLE @ 4m 20ch). Track removed; signalbox demolished. 29 May 1966.
Titterstone narrow gauge incline from the top. Ludlow in the distance. 29 May 1966
Titterstone Quarry was served by a narrow gauge self-acting incline about 1¼ miles long, which ended in Bitterley yard, at a higher level than the standard gauge sidings; this enabled the metal tipping wagons to discharge their stone down shoots into the standard gauge wagons in the yard below.Titterstone narrow gauge incline from the top. Ludlow in the distance. 29 May 1966
Clee Hill Branch. Dhu Stone Quarries (CLE @ approx 6mp). 01 October 1961
Looking down the incline. A good view over the Ludlow areaClee Hill Branch. Dhu Stone Quarries (CLE @ approx 6mp). 01 October 1961
Clee Hill Branch. Dhu Stone Quarries (CLE @ approx 6mp). 01 October 1961
The line at the top of the incline, with contractors in the process of lifting the track.Clee Hill Branch. Dhu Stone Quarries (CLE @ approx 6mp). 01 October 1961
Clee Hill Branch. Dhu Stone Quarries (CLE @ approx 6mp). 01 October 1961
Looking up the incline to the engine house at the top. The up and down lines share a common centre rail. The pulleys remain in place on both tracks, but the haulage rope remains on only one track.Clee Hill Branch. Dhu Stone Quarries (CLE @ approx 6mp). 01 October 1961
Shrewsbury (Meole Brace suburb) (SBA1 @ approx 1mp) . From A49 (now A5191) Road Bridge, looking west. 25 September 1961.
The Shropshire and Montgomeryshire Railway single track lies on the left; on the right is the GW/LNWR joint line to Buttington Jcn.Shrewsbury (Meole Brace suburb) (SBA1 @ approx 1mp) . From A49 (now A5191) Road Bridge, looking west. 25 September 1961.
