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Pilning High Level Station, South Gloucestershire, 1958
A view of Pilning High Level station near the Severn Tunnel in South Gloucestershire in 1958. This image shows a car being loaded onto or off loaded from a wagon; from 1910 a Motorail service ran from Pilning High Level until the opening of the Severn Bridge in 1966. STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway. © STEAM Museum of the GWR
Media ID 14741154
Filename: Pilning - HSP3 081.jpg
Size: 3033 x 1804 (1.2MB)
Date: 10th April 2018
Source: STEAM Museum of the GWR
Unique Reference Number: HSP3 081
1950s 1958 Gloucestershire Station Motorcar Severn Bridge South Gloucestershire
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Step back in time to 1958 with this print of Pilning High Level Station in South Gloucestershire. The image offers a fascinating glimpse into the past, showcasing the bustling activity at the station near the iconic Severn Tunnel. In focus is a remarkable moment as a car is being loaded onto or offloaded from a wagon, highlighting an important era in transportation history. From 1910 until the opening of the Severn Bridge in 1966, Pilning High Level Station played host to an innovative Motorail service. This service revolutionized travel for motorists, allowing them to conveniently transport their beloved vehicles across long distances. The sight captured here encapsulates both excitement and efficiency as cars seamlessly transition between rail and road. The photograph serves as a testament to the ingenuity and progressiveness of its time. It transports us back to an era when railway stations were vibrant hubs of activity, connecting people and places like never before. As we marvel at this snapshot from over six decades ago, it's impossible not to appreciate how far we've come since then. This print from STEAM Museum of GWR invites us on a visual journey through history – one that showcases not only Pilning High Level Station but also highlights significant landmarks such as the Severn Tunnel and bridge. It's truly an extraordinary piece that captures both nostalgia and admiration for our ever-evolving world.
