Visited with @georgebrwn after a failed attempt a couple of years ago when the end of the Waterloo tunnel was flooded, just wanted to tick it off the list. Decent enough tunnel, quite the long walk though I had to go for a pint and a rest afterwards.
History:
The Victoria and Waterloo Tunnel in Liverpool, England, is a pair of interconnected railway tunnels originally built for freight transport by the Liverpool and Manchester Railway. They played a crucial role in linking the city's docks with inland rail networks. The Victoria Tunnel, opened in 1849, is approximately 1.26 miles (2.03 km) long and extends from Edge Hill to the former Waterloo Goods Station. It was constructed with a single-track, brick-lined bore and designed with a gradual incline to aid freight movement. The Waterloo Tunnel, also opened in 1849, is 852 yards (779 meters) long and connects the Victoria Tunnel to the Waterloo Goods Station, facilitating seamless transport to the docks.
Built between 1847 and 1849, the tunnels were engineered with natural ventilation, multi-ring brick lining, and integrated drainage systems to manage structural stability and water ingress. Construction relied on manual labour, as mechanical excavation was not widely available at the time. The tunnels were operational for freight transport until their closure in the 1970s but remain structurally intact. The Waterloo Tunnel portal near Leeds Street is a well-known landmark, and discussions have been held about repurposing the tunnels for passenger rail services, potentially reconnecting Edge Hill with Liverpool’s city centre. These tunnels stand as a significant part of Liverpool’s railway heritage and hold potential for future transport development.
Shot on Sony A6400 & Sigma 16mm 1.4
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Cheers for looking
History:
The Victoria and Waterloo Tunnel in Liverpool, England, is a pair of interconnected railway tunnels originally built for freight transport by the Liverpool and Manchester Railway. They played a crucial role in linking the city's docks with inland rail networks. The Victoria Tunnel, opened in 1849, is approximately 1.26 miles (2.03 km) long and extends from Edge Hill to the former Waterloo Goods Station. It was constructed with a single-track, brick-lined bore and designed with a gradual incline to aid freight movement. The Waterloo Tunnel, also opened in 1849, is 852 yards (779 meters) long and connects the Victoria Tunnel to the Waterloo Goods Station, facilitating seamless transport to the docks.
Built between 1847 and 1849, the tunnels were engineered with natural ventilation, multi-ring brick lining, and integrated drainage systems to manage structural stability and water ingress. Construction relied on manual labour, as mechanical excavation was not widely available at the time. The tunnels were operational for freight transport until their closure in the 1970s but remain structurally intact. The Waterloo Tunnel portal near Leeds Street is a well-known landmark, and discussions have been held about repurposing the tunnels for passenger rail services, potentially reconnecting Edge Hill with Liverpool’s city centre. These tunnels stand as a significant part of Liverpool’s railway heritage and hold potential for future transport development.
Shot on Sony A6400 & Sigma 16mm 1.4
Cheers for looking
