(Kevin) wrote in message . com...
simon wrote in message ...
In message , Lawrence Myers
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simon wrote:
Just as my train left Leytonstone heading eastbound to Epping
yesterday, I noticed a tunnel that dips down quite sharply on the
westbound side of the track. I don't think that this tunnel would be
visible from a westbound train entering Leytonstone. Just out of
curiosity, anyone know what it might be used for?

Simon.

That is the branch from Hainault and Newbury Park. As you proceed East, the
branch to Newbury Park enters a tunnel on your left and then dives under
the Epping Branch and remains in tunnel until just before Newbury Park. The
Westbound line from there rises out of the tunnel and joins the line from
Epping on the left of that line. Thus, no conflicting movements.

See the route and signalling diagram at :
http://www.trainweb.org/tubeprune/ro...agrams.htm#Ley
tonstone%20Track%20&%20Signalling%20Diagram



Curiosity satisfied!
Thanks Lawrence,
Simon.

Whilst on the subject of the Leytonstone area, when was the link from
Leyton to Stratford taken out and when would the last train have run,
also Newbury Park to Ilford.

Kevin

http://www.simon5596.supanet.com/history.htm

'The Newbury Park - Seven Kings route closed in 1956; for many years a
short stub of track remained at Newbury Park and to this day the route
is still largely uninterrupted. The connection at Leyton lasted a
little longer; the last early morning trains from Epping to Liverpool
Street ran in 1970. The connection was removed in 1972.'