Railroad Bridge Over Former Colliery Access Track - Crofton, UK
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dtrebilc
N 53° 39.719 W 001° 27.320
30U E 602066 N 5947022
This single arch bridge crosses a track between the former Sharlton West Coal Mine and Doncaster Road near to Hare Park Junction.
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Waymark Code: WM17FVK
Location: Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 02/14/2023
Views: 1
The railway line mainly carries freight and forms the northern boundary of Walton Colliery Country Park, formerly Sharlton West Coal Mine.
The line branches to the north west and passes through either Wakefeld Kirgate station or Mormanton station. Heading the other way the line passes through Fitwilliam station to the south east.
It bypasses part of another rail line on the southern boundary of the country park which connects Doncaster to Leeds via Wakefield Westgate station.
The bridge is number HPC/5 which indicates it is the 5th structure on the line between Hare Park Junction and Crofton Junction.
The track under the bridge connected the coal mine to Doncaster Road.
What type of traffic does this bridge support?: Railroad
What kind of gap does this bridge cross?:
Unnamed track
Is the bridge still in service for its original purpose?: Yes
Name of road or trail the bridge services: Rail track of unknown name
Location:
Crofton, West Yorkshire
Length of bridge: Not listed
Height of bridge: Not listed
Date constructed: Not listed
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