Alfreton Tunnels

Having travelled along the A38 heading to and from the Midlands frequently over many years it came as a big surprise, having pulled off into a lay-by in rain to check trailer and livestock whilst returning north, to be confronted by a tunnel airshaft sitting almost alongside us only some 4-5 metres away. This is believed to be over the up side bore of the Alfreton Tunnels on the Erewash Valley line from Clay Cross to Trent Junction

Location: Alfreton Tunnels

Original line: Pye Bridge to Clay Cross (Midland Railway)

Photographer: David Pesterfield

Contact photographer: David Pesterfield

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Date: 28/07/2017

Image number: 60592