Aust Severn Powerline Crossing is the longest powerline span in the United Kingdom with a span width of 1,618m (5,308ft).
The crossing, which spans the River Severn between Aust and Beachley, is part of the National Grid. It was built by J L Eve & Co and is situated south of Severn Bridge. It is mounted on two pylons, each 148.75m (488ft) tall. The pylon on the Aust side of the River Severn stands on a caisson accessible by a small bridge.
Aust is a small village in South Gloucestershire, England, about 10 miles (16km) north of Bristol and about 28 miles (45km) south west of Gloucester. It is located on the eastern side of the Severn estuary, close to the eastern end of the Severn Bridge, now part of the M48 motorway. The village has a chapel, a church and a public house. There is a large area of farmland on the river bank, which is sometimes flooded due to the high tidal range of the Severn. Aust Cliff, above the Severn, is located about 0.5 miles (0.80km) from the village. The civil parish of Aust includes the villages of Elberton and Littleton-upon-Severn.
History
Overview
Aust, on the River Severn, was at one end of an ancient Roman road that let to Cirencester. Its name, Aust, may be one of the very few English place-names to be derived from the LatinAugusta.
The name of Aust is recorded in 793 or 794 as Austan (terram aet Austan v manentes) when it was returned to the Church of Worcester after having been taken by King Offa's earl, Bynna. In Domesday, Aust Cliff was recorded as Austreclive, "clive" being a Middle English spelling of cliff. and the estate was held by Turstin FitzRolf in 1066. In 1368 the area was called Augst, "the short unmistakable form of Augusta.
The Severn Bridge is a motorway suspension bridge spanning the River Severn and River Wye between Aust, South Gloucestershire in England, and Chepstow, Monmouthshire in South Wales, via Beachley, Gloucestershire, a peninsula between the two rivers. It is the original Severn road crossing between England and Wales and took three and half years to construct at a cost of £8 million. It replaced the Aust ferry.
The bridge was opened on 8 September 1966, by Queen Elizabeth II, who hailed it as the dawn of a new economic era for South Wales. The bridge was granted Grade I listed status on 26 November 1999.
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SRF31-ILLAWARRA PT1 - 1980s Wongawilli Coalie and Stored 70 Class
Another low quality 80s video, this time taking in the Illawarra region.
First we chase a red D34 from Kembla Grange (near the racecourse) through to the Wongawilli Dump. After the train has it's dump, it departs again.
We then head on forth to ort Kembla to inspect the withdrawn 70 class shunters that spent most of their lives shunting the extensive industrial network there.
Sadly, only one of the four 70 class has survived until now, 29 years later.
Due to time constraints, this is just a short video. We return later to look through Port Kembla loco and, eventually, Wollongong yard with the Flying Scotsman and other rail treats.
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The Severn Bridge is a motorway suspension bridge spanning the River Severn and River Wye between Aust, South Gloucestershire in England, and Chepstow, Monmouth...
The Severn Bridge is a motorway suspension bridge spanning the River Severn and River Wye between Aust, South Gloucestershire in England, and Chepstow, Monmouthshire in South Wales, via Beachley, Gloucestershire, a peninsula between the two rivers. It is the original Severn road crossing between England and Wales and took three and half years to construct at a cost of £8 million. It replaced the Aust ferry.
The bridge was opened on 8 September 1966, by Queen Elizabeth II, who hailed it as the dawn of a new economic era for South Wales. The bridge was granted Grade I listed status on 26 November 1999.
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The Severn Bridge is a motorway suspension bridge spanning the River Severn and River Wye between Aust, South Gloucestershire in England, and Chepstow, Monmouthshire in South Wales, via Beachley, Gloucestershire, a peninsula between the two rivers. It is the original Severn road crossing between England and Wales and took three and half years to construct at a cost of £8 million. It replaced the Aust ferry.
The bridge was opened on 8 September 1966, by Queen Elizabeth II, who hailed it as the dawn of a new economic era for South Wales. The bridge was granted Grade I listed status on 26 November 1999.
This video is targeted to blind users.
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Another low quality 80s video, this time taking in the Illawarra region.
First we chase a red D34 from Kembla Grange (near the racecourse) through to the Wong...
Another low quality 80s video, this time taking in the Illawarra region.
First we chase a red D34 from Kembla Grange (near the racecourse) through to the Wongawilli Dump. After the train has it's dump, it departs again.
We then head on forth to ort Kembla to inspect the withdrawn 70 class shunters that spent most of their lives shunting the extensive industrial network there.
Sadly, only one of the four 70 class has survived until now, 29 years later.
Due to time constraints, this is just a short video. We return later to look through Port Kembla loco and, eventually, Wollongong yard with the Flying Scotsman and other rail treats.
The Semi Retired Foamer
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Another low quality 80s video, this time taking in the Illawarra region.
First we chase a red D34 from Kembla Grange (near the racecourse) through to the Wongawilli Dump. After the train has it's dump, it departs again.
We then head on forth to ort Kembla to inspect the withdrawn 70 class shunters that spent most of their lives shunting the extensive industrial network there.
Sadly, only one of the four 70 class has survived until now, 29 years later.
Due to time constraints, this is just a short video. We return later to look through Port Kembla loco and, eventually, Wollongong yard with the Flying Scotsman and other rail treats.
The Semi Retired Foamer
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The Severn Bridge is a motorway suspension bridge spanning the River Severn and River Wye between Aust, South Gloucestershire in England, and Chepstow, Monmouthshire in South Wales, via Beachley, Gloucestershire, a peninsula between the two rivers. It is the original Severn road crossing between England and Wales and took three and half years to construct at a cost of £8 million. It replaced the Aust ferry.
The bridge was opened on 8 September 1966, by Queen Elizabeth II, who hailed it as the dawn of a new economic era for South Wales. The bridge was granted Grade I listed status on 26 November 1999.
This video is targeted to blind users.
Attribution:
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Another low quality 80s video, this time taking in the Illawarra region.
First we chase a red D34 from Kembla Grange (near the racecourse) through to the Wongawilli Dump. After the train has it's dump, it departs again.
We then head on forth to ort Kembla to inspect the withdrawn 70 class shunters that spent most of their lives shunting the extensive industrial network there.
Sadly, only one of the four 70 class has survived until now, 29 years later.
Due to time constraints, this is just a short video. We return later to look through Port Kembla loco and, eventually, Wollongong yard with the Flying Scotsman and other rail treats.
The Semi Retired Foamer
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Aust Severn Powerline Crossing is the longest powerline span in the United Kingdom with a span width of 1,618m (5,308ft).
The crossing, which spans the River Severn between Aust and Beachley, is part of the National Grid. It was built by J L Eve & Co and is situated south of Severn Bridge. It is mounted on two pylons, each 148.75m (488ft) tall. The pylon on the Aust side of the River Severn stands on a caisson accessible by a small bridge.
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