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GWR Route: Stratford on Avon to Honeybourne

Stratford-on-Avon Racecourse Platform: gwr_src611

View of the GWR inspection coach and an unknown 0-4-2T travelling over the line south of Stratford upon Avon prior to the opening of the line

View of the GWR inspection coach and an unknown 0-4-2T travelling over the line south of Stratford upon Avon prior to the opening of the line. The inspection coach has just crossed one of the bridges that carried the line over the River Avon and River Stour. The line is still being upgraded by the GWR from single line branch line to double track main line as is evident by the incomplete bridge abutment immediately in front of the inspection coach. The inspection coach would carry GWR officers and supervisors at various times along the line to inspect the progress of the works and, as part of this process, would be checking the gauging of the various structures including over bridges, tunnels and line side equipment. To assist in this, as can be seen, the inspection coach has been fitted with 'arms' to both ends of the coach. C1907

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