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Built in 1873, or thereabouts, the masonry arch bridge carries Crag Hill Road over the former G.N.R. Shipley to Laisterdyke railway. The railway was single track throughout its length and was closed to passenger traffic in 1931 (Trains Illustrated 1957- Rail Tour of the West Riding Part 2 by A.M.Ross) .
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From the road layout, it is clear that Crag Hill Road was diverted in 1873 for the construction of the bridge over the Shipley to Laisterdyke railway (now disused).
©Richard Kay
©Betty Longbottom
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©Betty Longbottom
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©Betty Longbottom
Dist:0.1km<br/>The single-line branch railway built by the G.N.R. in 1874 passed through Thackley in cutting. The railway was still in operation for goods traffic in 1957 according to 'Trains Illustrated' see http://www.lostrailwayswestyorkshire.co.uk/images/donations/Simon Edgerton/Trains illustrated 1957/Westyorks6.jpg. The photo shows the west headwall of the tunnel which carries Thackley Road.
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©Betty Longbottom
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©Betty Longbottom
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©Betty Longbottom
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©Betty Longbottom
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©Betty Longbottom
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©Betty Longbottom

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