Interesting video. Always wondered what it was like in there, when looking at it from the outside near the station. During the video you ask what happened to the track that was lifted from inside the tunnel after closure in 1963. Apparently, it was used to expand the marshalling yard at Bescot, just north of Walsall. and now alongside the M6 motorway. Just after track lifting had reached the south portal of the tunnel, they'd got enough track and materials for the Bescot project and track lifting was stopped, allowing the preservation society to gain a foothold on the line through Bridgnorth and south to Hampton Loade.
Thanks mate , cheers for sharing that information quiet interesting I believe the tunnel has been fully sealed now got lucky by exploring it at the time interesting to see what the track was used for nice to see it put for other use
I came to Bridgnorth the other day and I found the remains of the bridge that carries the line over the road before going into the tunnel of Bridgnorth
In answer to your question, the rails were lifted by British Rail from Shrewsbury all the way down to the south portal of the tunnel at Bridgnorth before the newly formed Severn Valley Society managed to stop them. That's why the current heritage railway terminates at Bridgnorth. They didn't have the funds to buy track back from British Rail.
Hi there, Would you be able to share the location of the entry point you used to gain access to the tunnel at all? privately of course. Would love to do a paranormal investigation in there. keep up the good work.
6:21 that’s just a piece of re-bar used for concrete reenforcement as we’re those mesh type pieces of metal work you looked at just after you entered the tunnel… nothing to do with the railway
@@MidlandsOutdoors the hooks on the wall you mentioned are brackets where the ceramic insulators where screwed onto, the insulators carried phone and signalling cables. also there used to be a railway that ran from old hill to Halesowen station and onwards to Longbridge. I believe the old tunnel is still there behind the masonic hall just off Halesowen road and also some of the old embankment runs level with Halesowen road towards Makro. It's probably all been built on but bit's may still be there
the tunnel is regularly inspected and maintained because it runs under the town so a collapse could be catastrophic. The line did continue past Ironbridge and connected up to the mainline in Shrewsbury.
Used to walk this 30 years ago as a kid. And we didn't have these bright led torches either. Think we had an old road works lantern with the oil burner in it lol .
@@MidlandsOutdoorsthe line followed the Severn with stations at Linley, Coalport, Jackfield, Ironbridge, Buildwas, Cressage, Cound, Berrington (Cross Houses) and on to Shrewsbury.
Thanks bud appreciate that I know right I thaught would be damp , bit misty inside and in a poor condition but seeing it is amazing could be restored into a bike path somehow
Never thought I’d see the inside of that tunnel again, it was a place we bunked off to during school hours in the 70s.
Bet some good memories aha great place school wouldn't know down there 🤣🤣
Great video i love looking at the old railway tunnel they bring back memories 😊
Thanks mate anything with railways is interesting I'm gonna have a look for more stuff to film on this topic sometime 😁
An excellent video thank you Drew. Thanks for not disturbing the bat as well.
Thanks bud appreciate it , love bats interesting creatures
We were always let to believe there was track inside the tunnel,!! Great clip and thank you for the share,.
Your welcome bud great to see inside this while it was open
Interesting video. Always wondered what it was like in there, when looking at it from the outside near the station. During the video you ask what happened to the track that was lifted from inside the tunnel after closure in 1963. Apparently, it was used to expand the marshalling yard at Bescot, just north of Walsall. and now alongside the M6 motorway. Just after track lifting had reached the south portal of the tunnel, they'd got enough track and materials for the Bescot project and track lifting was stopped, allowing the preservation society to gain a foothold on the line through Bridgnorth and south to Hampton Loade.
Thanks mate , cheers for sharing that information quiet interesting I believe the tunnel has been fully sealed now got lucky by exploring it at the time interesting to see what the track was used for nice to see it put for other use
I came to Bridgnorth the other day and I found the remains of the bridge that carries the line over the road before going into the tunnel of Bridgnorth
That's interesting tbh bud I'll have to have a look for that next time I go bridgenorth
@@MidlandsOutdoorsyes because the residential homes have taken over the south entrance of the tunnel
In answer to your question, the rails were lifted by British Rail from Shrewsbury all the way down to the south portal of the tunnel at Bridgnorth before the newly formed Severn Valley Society managed to stop them. That's why the current heritage railway terminates at Bridgnorth. They didn't have the funds to buy track back from British Rail.
Great vid mate . You wouldnt want your torch to die in that tunnel lol.
Thanks bud imagine that tbh and it goes dark be stranded lol
at 25.20 you show a pic of Coalport Station. Thats one photo I have not seen before. Thanks, really good video.
Cheers bud really interesting place I might cover a video to iron bridge somepoint
I'd love to walk through there, but not on my own
Definitely worth it if still open I was a bit reluctant to go down on my own but somehow did it was very creepy I will admit
@MidlandsOutdoors I'd happily go with other people, for safety reasons, if nothing else.
@@johnUB4478 definitely I'd be up for it I'm gonna have a look in a week or so on a day off if it's still open
I’ve slept down there when I was younger spent many hrs down there
Interesting place shame it's fully sealed now was gonna go back to retake some pictures
It’s more commonly known as old moes tunnel
Thanks for sharing that bud
Those “passing points” are called refuges and as you say, they were used for track workers to take refuge from passing trains
Thanks for sharing that bud I'm glad I was right on that tbh just had a rough guess
I imagine the cable hangers would have been signalling and communications cables as a guess .
Possible chance tbh some thick cable on there
Hi there, Would you be able to share the location of the entry point you used to gain access to the tunnel at all? privately of course. Would love to do a paranormal investigation in there. keep up the good work.
Hi mate it's all been fully sealed now sadly had a look on a previous walk around bridgenorth but more than welcome to share pin privately if wanted
They’ve since patched the hole on the left of the portal which could of been used to enter
I think the tunnel goes under monthly inspections so was a bit lucky tbh to see this
6:21 that’s just a piece of re-bar used for concrete reenforcement as we’re those mesh type pieces of metal work you looked at just after you entered the tunnel… nothing to do with the railway
Thanks bud for sharing this one again
@@MidlandsOutdoors the hooks on the wall you mentioned are brackets where the ceramic insulators where screwed onto, the insulators carried phone and signalling cables. also there used to be a railway that ran from old hill to Halesowen station and onwards to Longbridge. I believe the old tunnel is still there behind the masonic hall just off Halesowen road and also some of the old embankment runs level with Halesowen road towards Makro. It's probably all been built on but bit's may still be there
I’m not gonna be that guy but there was rumours of a ghost down there would be fun for a wild camp maybe one day 😮
That would be cool to camp tbh it is a bit eerie as it gets darker I think they have sealed the entrance tho now but was cool to see the inside
the tunnel is regularly inspected and maintained because it runs under the town so a collapse could be catastrophic. The line did continue past Ironbridge and connected up to the mainline in Shrewsbury.
Used to walk this 30 years ago as a kid. And we didn't have these bright led torches either. Think we had an old road works lantern with the oil burner in it lol .
Bet that was creepy tho good experience to go through here . How much did the lantern light up 🤣
So now I know the real answer why svr dont want the tunnel because of satanic ghost train monsters eatting the trains👻🚂
Very enjoyable nice history but don't think id be keen on going into the tunnel your braver than me lol enjoyed watching 👌 regards Glyn
Thanks bud I enjoyed filming this one while the weather was horrible. Great place I'll be doing ironbridge sometime next year 😁
Would the line have gone onto Shrewsbury ?or Telford?
I think it went to ironbridge unsure if it carried on from there I'm thinking of covering the line next year for a video
Shrewsbury
@@MidlandsOutdoorsthe line followed the Severn with stations at Linley, Coalport, Jackfield, Ironbridge, Buildwas, Cressage, Cound, Berrington (Cross Houses) and on to Shrewsbury.
@@MidlandsOutdoorsit joins the Shrewsbury to Hereford line at Sutton Bridge junction, there are plenty of books available about the line
The stones in the floor are called ballast and it was rammed up between the sleepers to keep them in position. Most of the ballast has been removed
Nice video young man. Surprisingly good condition tunnel and so dry too, very unusual.
Thanks bud appreciate that I know right I thaught would be damp , bit misty inside and in a poor condition but seeing it is amazing could be restored into a bike path somehow
Great videos, I enjoy your enthusiasm 👍🏻
Thank you appreciate it 😁📸 got more good ones to come before the year is out
Nice little video
Thanks bud
@@MidlandsOutdoors how do you get it ?