Cheltenham to Banbury Railway at Kings Sutton
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- The Banbury and Cheltenham Direct Railway evolved around the 1870's it wasn't the first to make a similar connection and others notably 'The East Gloucestershire Railway' 'The Northampton & Banbury Junction Railway' 'The Midland Counties & South Wales Railway' as well as a few others proposed schemes for similar routes and of course the Great Western Railway took an active interest in any railway that could compete with them. The Cheltenham to Banbury Direct Railway was a relative late comer being approved in the mid 1870's it was then built piecemeal between then and the end of the century.
There were some formidable challenges to be overcome to build it including the climb up the Cotswold Escarpment, tunnels to be constructed, and a magnificent viaduct to span the valleys near Hook Norton, having already crossed the 21 spans of Dowdwell viaduct. The line branched from the Midland & South Western Junction Railway at Andoverford, climbed over Notsgrove the highest station on the route, through Bourton on the Water and Stow before meeting the Birmingham to Oxford main line at Kingham. This was a terminus for a while until the major obstacles between here and Kings Sutton ( Tunnels and Viaducts ) had been completed. Because there was an element of 'hurry up' in the final stages several of the structures had problems as well as two partial tunnel collapses. The excellent book 'The Cheltenham & Banbury Direct Railway' published by Lightmoor Press gives a blow by blow account of the trials and tribulations of the building of the railway.
The railway passes through stunning Cotswold scenery and if you fancy a day out from Gloucester, Cheltenham or Oxford, then spending time routing out the Banbury and Cheltenham Direct Railway will not disappoint. Exploring the line takes you into some of the finest Cotswold countryside and many days out can be had tracing the line of this magnificent railway where you can truly appreciate the effort and skill involved in its construction. This film is one of a series that follows various sections and highlights some of the more challenging issues faced by railway builders taking on undulating landscapes and the Cotswold escarpment, and you can marvel at their audacious solutions. You cannot fail to be impressed at the skill involved using what today would be very basic equipment. - บันเทิง
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Well, that's the end of the line. What a pity there was nothing to see of the line we've been following. Good job you took us to the station. I found a lovely seat to sit on and eat my sandwiches whilst you filmed the trains wizzing by. Dear friend - super video with a great commentary as always. Hope you are fit and well. See you next week
Michael, I love your comments, always makes me smile, thank you. Take care. Ron
@6:22 I think you will find that is the base for the original passenger bridge which was to the north end of the platforms. It was eventually demolished (I think) around the time of the main station building to be replaced with a foot crossing at the far north end of the platforms. I see they have errected a new footbridge now. I can remember a time when King's Sutton station boasted a station master and full time signal man. Anyone interested should seek out "The Banbury and Cheltenham Railway" by J. H. Russell (Jim Russell) SBN 902888 45 5 which is full of photographs, charts and diagrams as well as the story of the line.
Hi Gerry, I agree, I did think that when I watched the film a while ago, well spotted. I used the book 'The Banbury and Cheltenham Direct Railway' as my reference - good book. Ron
Hello
The OS map shows the line crossed the Oxford canal at about the same point as it crossed the river that you pointed out. Might be able to get access from the tow path, perhaps on a cooler day.
Mike
Definitely on a cooler day Mike. P.W.
Nice video, please continue.
Will do. P.W.
Such a shame you didn't carry on walking once you crossed the service bridge (Weak bridge 3 tonnes). The path carries on through the trees to the brick walled culvert you can see in the photograph. Beyond that the wide path where the tracks were laid leads to the very edge of what was the bridge that crosses the canal. We did this walk on 07072022. All very picturesque. It was great to Google search and find this video as we were unaware where this long lost line was destined for. Thanks for the detail.
Hi Eddy, no matter how far I go, usually someone will say, "If you had just gone a little farther". It is hard to stop and turn back sometimes. Glad you enjoyed the walk. Take care. Ron
Catching up on some of your older videos, the Junction for the Branch line is shown at 4:00 it being the gap in the trees on the right. The line curved sharply right and went over brick flood arches above the River Cherwell followed by a brick bridge over the River Cherwell and a metal bridge of the Oxford Canal. All of these were removed when the railway was dismantled or soon after.
Thanks Andrew. I'm still waiting for the weather to improve so I can look at the Berkeley Triangle. One day soon hopefully. Ron
@@ParkinsonsWalks I am not sure if Berkeley Heath had a level crossing or a bridge where the railway crossed the road, if it was a level crossing then it should give you easy entry to the track bed. I know that the connection at the Bristol end was flattened as part of a field some years ago, that leads me to think it is likely that the line crossed the road at Berkeley Heath on a bridge so the abutments are likely to be there.
@@andrewmerriman7133 Hi Andrew, I think it was a bridge, it's frustrating not being able to get on with it. I need a few days without rain or it could be very muddy. Ron
@@ParkinsonsWalks Hi Ron, Yes the more I looked at it I drew the same conclusion as you have done, do not try going out yet you might slip and injure yourself, there appears to be a dry spell on the way starting next weekend so you might be safer leaving it until the beginning of next month. Take care Andrew.
@@andrewmerriman7133 Yes you are right Andrew, its a case of 'God please give me patience, but make it quick' We will get there. Ron
Hi Ron another enjoyable video thank you for sharing and as always take care.
Couldn't do it without your support John. Ron
@@ParkinsonsWalks Hi Ron, could you please tell me the name of the shop in Tewkesbury that sells old maps.
@@johnsparkes8963 Hi John, It is 'Cornell Books/Maps 132 High street Tewkwsbury. Phone 01684 293337. It is on the North side of the High Street. It's a half timbered building which stands out even in Tewkesbury and usually has books in baskets on the pavement outside. They suggest phoning first if you want something specific as they could have it in the back room which is not open to the public. Take care, I don't think I have ever left there without buying something, usually not what I went in for! Ron
@@ParkinsonsWalks Thank you very much Ron.
Hi Ron, Without giving too much away, will I need to buy a book for the next series of videos, if yes, will it be planes, trains or automobiles?
He he, not sure on that, we have trains planes and a big boat all in the pipeline! Ron
Never mind, at least you found a nice cat to keep my attention.
Thanks Hazel, fortunately we are cat free for the next couple of weeks. Ron
Hi Ron, A fascinating video and it looks like the old picture of the junction would blend into the existing scenery at 4:03. I've been interested in the reamains of those short structures that had been cut close to the ground on the platform. I don't think it's a signal gantry as they are too wide apart, but my own thoughts are that they could have been two of the four girders and braces forming the towers of the old foot bridge which was dismantled after steam. A new footbridge was eventually built in 2006. There are some nice details and pics of the station showing the old footbridge on this site: www.steve-banks.org/prototype-and-traffic/382-twyford-bridge-king-s-sutton
Does the position of this metal work look anywhere near to where the old bridge was? Sadly not a lot that remains here of the old line but still very interesting and well worth seeing Ron. Many thanks and take care...Tim
Hi Tim, I agree the steel work is the site of the old footbridge structure, there wouldn't be a signal gantry half way along the platform, it would be either end. A case of switch on brain before engaging mouth. I think I was taken in by the 'new' footbridge, because it looked quite old. Thanks for the link, very interesting, and confirms the foot bridge theory. Have a good week (It could change after next Friday's vlog!). Ron
@@ParkinsonsWalks Hi Ron, I do it all the time!!!! In those pictures on the website I sent you it shows a starter bracket signal at the end of the platform to access the branch and a single post starter on the others side. As regards the new bridge, I know in the past BR used to refurbish bridges and erect them somewhere else so you might not be so wrong with that theory.......with a few modern fittings and you might take it for new! Oh have you got something up your sleeve for next week or have I done something wrong again!!!!!!! Enjoy your weekend....Tim
I managed to get on to this section the other day (must have been about the same day as I also had 30c heat). I climbed up from the canal bridge and walked towards the current line. I have a short video of the walk. The video wasn't originally meant for TH-cam so is a bit rough.
th-cam.com/video/J7yvmHaeHMs/w-d-xo.html
Well done Nick, I did look at that option but it did look very overgrown. Are you publishing your film anywhere. P.W.
@@ParkinsonsWalks yes . Now on
What was the single line coming in from the left?
That was 'our' railway, The Cheltenham to Banbury Direct Railway. P.W.
What was the double track going the right
@@minisareus Sorry, after review, the line on the left and extreme right are sidings, the double track is 'our railway. P.W.
So when was that filmed? 30° temp mentioned. Love your hat keeps the important par protected.
Shame about what wasn't there but good detective work as usual
Lovely iron work and decorative roof don't know about the colour scheme.?
The station cat had the best idea😻
Catch you soon 🤓
Nice to hear from you Chris. It was filmed earlier this year I think. Ron.
not sure if you guys cares but if you are bored like me atm you can watch all the latest series on instaflixxer. I've been streaming with my gf for the last days :)
@Hunter Abdiel yea, I have been using InstaFlixxer for since december myself :)
Do you have Twitter?
Not until hell freezes over! P.W.