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LMS Route: Rugby to Wolverhampton

Berkswell and Balsall Common: lnwrberk4114

The view, looking towards north west to Birmingham, of the lifting of Kenilworth Junction at Berkswell in March 1969

The view, looking towards north west to Birmingham, of the lifting of Kenilworth Junction at Berkswell in March 1969. The long siding which had been installed with the opening of the line to Kenilworth is evident on the left. It was retained and for many years it was used to stable the Royal Train overnight when the Royal Family was in the West Midlands. In the distance Berkswell Signal Cabin can be seen. Colour aspect signalling had been in existence since electrification. It was the upgrading of signalling equipment together with the removal of the junction which allowed the station to be controlled from Coventry Power Box.

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