Connaught rail tunnel, Silvertown. March '11

[OliverGT]

First report..

Apologies for quality of pictures, photographing a dark tunnel with a broken torch was intresting..

Opened in 1846 and closed in 2006, it is planned to be reopened soon.. I've heard that they plan on opening it after the 2012 olympics.
There is evidence of work down there, new temporary lighting through out and generators at either end. Also a health and safety check point with breathing aparatus etc.

I'll post better pictures and better sites once i've been upgraded from new member.. :thumb

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OliverGT.

[Nicola]

That's a fab first report! I'll ask one of the admin team to upgrade you to full member now - you will then be able to use the whole site, comment on other peoples reports and best of all have a good old chin wag in the chatbox! :thumb

[scrappy]

good first report, looks worth going back with a fully workng torch! :)

[MJS]

Nice one mate, I wanted to see this last summer when I was down in London. A hang over prevented me from going tho. ha

[OliverGT]

Haha ah it's worth a look mate, if you're in the area.
Kinda peaceful down there, if it wasn't for the drain run offs and orange mud i'd spend a bit more time down there.. Especially since i don't live too far away.

Thanks everyone else for the feedback.

[beam assisted]

Good first report, very interesting.