Cutting near tunnel, Dunton Bassett, Leicestershire
Tracks being laid in a cutting at the south end of 'Dunton Bassett tunnel', Leicestershire, circa 1897 (S. W. A. Newton's notes). The tracks are not the permanent way, but temporary rails laid by the contractor. Note the steep sides to the cutting made by the steam powered excavators. This scene was captured on Contract No. 3 (Aylestone to Rugby), built by Topham, Jones and Railton.
Digital Reference: L1234
Creator: Newton, S. W. A. - circa 1897
Contributor: Leicestershire County Council
Type: black and white
Format: 118mm, 161mm
Copyright: Leicestershire County Council
Source: S. W. A. Newton Collection - Record Office for Leicestershire, Leicester & Rutland (part of S. W. A. Newton Collection, copy of glass plate negative)
Identifier: Newton - C 3/11
