GLOUCESTER DOCKS
20th July 2007

The Midland Railway accessed Gloucester Docks via a branch from Barton Street Junction which terminated at High Orchard Yard. The GWR access was via Over Junction with a yard at Llanthony - this line is covered by a sepatate section on this site. This section covers the remains of the internal railway system that served all parts of the docks and linked the two access branches. More pictures to be added soon.

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Track and turnout in front of the North Warehouse. Marked
Track and turnout in front of the North Warehouse. Marked "1" on Map A below. 14th April 2007. OS: SO827184
 The remains of a wagon turntable and a short section of track in front of Vinings Warehouse. Marked
The remains of a wagon turntable and a short section of track in front of Vinings Warehouse. Marked "2" on Map A below. OS: SO827182
 Another view of the remains of the wagon turntable. Marked
Another view of the remains of the wagon turntable. Marked "2" on Map A below. 16th April 1991. OS: SO827182
 The swing bridge which carried a railway line over the channel that links the Main Basin with the Victoria Dock. Marked
The swing bridge which carried a railway line over the channel that links the Main Basin with the Victoria Dock. Marked "3" on Map A below. 25th March 2006. OS: SO827183
Slots where the rails once were on the swing bridge. Marked
Slots where the rails once were on the swing bridge. Marked "3" on Map A below. 16th April 1991. OS: SO827183
 A short section of track and rudimentary buffer stops next to the swing bridge. Marked
A short section of track and rudimentary buffer stops next to the swing bridge. Marked "3" on Map A below. 14th April 2007. OS: SO827183
 Two short lengths of track between the Biddle and Sturges Warehouses. Marked
Two short lengths of track between the Biddle and Sturges Warehouses. Marked "4" on Map A below. 24th December 1991. OS: SO826182
 Disused track adjacent to the Sturges Warehouse. Marked
Disused track adjacent to the Sturges Warehouse. Marked "4" on Map A below. 24th December 1991. OS: SO826182
Track by the No. 5 Warehouse. Marked
Track by the No. 5 Warehouse. Marked "5" on Map A below. 24th December 1991. OS: SO825181
 The same section of track still in situ on 14th April 2007. Marked
The same section of track still in situ on 14th April 2007. Marked "5" on Map A below. OS: SO825181
 Course of one of the dock railways passing Albion Cottages en route from the Victoria Dock to Llanthony Road. The Gloucester & Cheltenham Tramroad entered the docks on the left. Marked
Course of one of the dock railways passing Albion Cottages en route from the Victoria Dock to Llanthony Road. The Gloucester & Cheltenham Tramroad entered the docks on the left. Marked "6" on Map A below. 16th April 1991. OS: SO828181
 Railway building, possibly a shunter's hut near Llanthony Road. Marked
Railway building, possibly a shunter's hut near Llanthony Road. Marked "7" on Map A below. 1992. OS: SO827181
Wagons on a section of track that was retained next to the Barge Arm when the area was made into a car park for the National Waterways Museum. 29th March 2009.
Wagons on a section of track that was retained next to the Barge Arm when the area was made into a car park for the National Waterways Museum. 29th March 2009.
 The former Midland Railway corrugated iron transfer shed at High Orchard. Marked
The former Midland Railway corrugated iron transfer shed at High Orchard. Marked "10" on Map B below. 16th April 1991. OS: SO825179
 Disused track on Merchants Road, looking towards High Orchard. Marked
Disused track on Merchants Road, looking towards High Orchard. Marked "8" on Map B below. 25th March 2006. OS: SO826180
 Surviving track on Merchants Road, behind Downing's Malthouse. Marked
Surviving track on Merchants Road, behind Downing's Malthouse. Marked "8" on Map B below. 25th March 2006. OS: SO826179
The track behind Vining's Malthouse with the site of High Orchard Yard behind. Marked
The track behind Vining's Malthouse with the site of High Orchard Yard behind. Marked "8" on Map B below. 21st April 2007. (Picture courtesy of Pete Dainty). OS: SO826179
 Another section of track on the opposite side of Merchants Road. 21st April 2007. Marked
Another section of track on the opposite side of Merchants Road. 21st April 2007. Marked "9" on Map B below. (Picture courtesy of Pete Dainty). OS: SO826179
 The former Midland Railway line from High Orchard to Llanthony Road and the main basin. This is the view looking north from Baker Street. 21st April 2007. Marked
The former Midland Railway line from High Orchard to Llanthony Road and the main basin. This is the view looking north from Baker Street. 21st April 2007. Marked "14" on Map B below. (Picture courtesy of Pete Dainty). OS: SO826178
 Tracks from the GWR Llanthony Yard curving onto Llanthony Quay. Marked
Tracks from the GWR Llanthony Yard curving onto Llanthony Quay. Marked "11" on Map B below. 21st March 1991. OS: SO825180
Pointwork on Llanthony Quay. Marked
Pointwork on Llanthony Quay. Marked "11" on Map B below. 21st March 1991. OS: SO825180
 Track on Llanthony Quay in front of the GWR transfer shed. Marked
Track on Llanthony Quay in front of the GWR transfer shed. Marked "12" on Map B below. 21st March 1991. OS: SO824179
 The GWR transfer shed on Llanthony Quay. Marked
The GWR transfer shed on Llanthony Quay. Marked "13" on Map B below. 16th April 1991. OS: SO824179
 Llanthony Quay after the transfer shed had been demolished. Marked
Llanthony Quay after the transfer shed had been demolished. Marked "12" on Map B below. February 1995. OS: SO824179
Tracks on Llanthony Quay. Marked
Tracks on Llanthony Quay. Marked "12" on Map B below. 21st March 1991. OS: SO824178
 Pointwork and track on Llanthony Quay. Marked
Pointwork and track on Llanthony Quay. Marked "12" on Map B below. 21st March 1991. OS: SO824178
 Llanthony Quay, looking towards the Main Basin. Marked
Llanthony Quay, looking towards the Main Basin. Marked "12" on Map B below. 21st March 1991. OS: SO824178
 Recess for a point lever on Llanthony Quay. Marked
Recess for a point lever on Llanthony Quay. Marked "12" on Map B below. 21st March 1991. OS: SO824178
Course of the line between Llanthony and Monk Meadow Dock. 1992. OS: SO821177
Course of the line between Llanthony and Monk Meadow Dock. 1992. OS: SO821177
 Track in the roadway on the approach to Monk Meadow Dock. 1992. OS: SO821176
Track in the roadway on the approach to Monk Meadow Dock. 1992. OS: SO821176
 Abandoned tracks on the northern side of Monk Meadow Dock. 1992. OS: SO822176
Abandoned tracks on the northern side of Monk Meadow Dock. 1992. OS: SO822176
Abandoned tracks at Monk Meadow Dock. 1992. OS: SO822176
Abandoned tracks at Monk Meadow Dock. 1992. OS: SO822176
A disused siding on High Orchard Wharf, Hempstead. 20th July 2008.
A disused siding on High Orchard Wharf, Hempstead. 20th July 2008.
 Map A. Gloucester Docks (north).
Map A. Gloucester Docks (north).
 Map B. Gloucester Docks (south).
Map B. Gloucester Docks (south).
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