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as the convoy passed through its destination station. When the extension to
Fenchurch Street was brought into use the pair of cars for that station was slipped from the rope at Minories as before, but the brakes were not applied. Momentum carried them up the slight slope to the new platforms. "Slipping" and "pinning" (attaching) was controlled from an open platform at whichever end of a car was leading, using levers connected to iron grips (acting vertically against blocks beneath the carriage floor). The carriages were joined by
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1914:
On journeys from the terminus cars were dispatched in two groups: the first group of four cars for the three most distant stations (the terminus stations, as the most important, received two cars per trip) and the second group destined for the three nearest. Each rearmost car was released ("slipped")
1839:
Those frequent and quite empty trains of the
Blackwall Railway ran from a special platform at Fenchurch Street. I remember them. Like stagecoaches they rumbled past East End chimney pots, wharves and shipping stopping at empty black stations till they came to a final halt at Blackwall station...When
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in 1848, partly because wear on the rope proved greater than anticipated (a steel-wire replacement had been tried but this twisted and kinked ferociously) and partly in consequence of the intended 1849 extensions. A light roof over the line was provided where it passed near to timber stores or
1844:
The minor stations at Leman Street and
Shadwell were closed in 1941 as wartime economy measures (as was Burdett Road opened on the Bow extension route in 1871). The junction at Stepney was disconnected in 1951, so that the only remaining access to the Blackwall Branch was from the LBER via the
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miles (5.6 km) long, with two bidirectional tracks operated independently of each other. At the opening only one track was complete and the other was not brought into use until one month later. Each track had a double length of
1931:. They arrived at the terminus at intervals and a new train gradually assembled itself, with the pair of cars from the far terminus becoming the lead pair for the return trip. The timetable was simply one train every 15 minutes.
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Minories station on the LBR, circa 1840. The winding drums and Cooke-Wheatstone “needle” telegraph instrument (left foreground) are shown. Note the lever-operated brake to keep the cable taut during unwinding.
1926:
the terminus, so all the cars were "pinned" to the cable at their respective stations and started simultaneously with the convoy departing from the terminus, the timing coordinated by an early example of the
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first station (1876–1892) then closed and replaced by second station to provide interchange with Bow (North London
Railway station) and on site of original Bromley and Bow station (opened 1892, closed 1949)
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1702:, and then on an embankment before entering a shallow cutting near the Blackwall terminus at Brunswick Wharf. The station there had an iron-roofed shed, and offices designed in an Italianate style by
1919:
and the pin was withdrawn as each carriage was released. First and second class accommodation was provided; seats were not thought necessary in second class because of the short journey times.
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1942:(82 kW) but the engines at Blackwall were only at 75 horsepower (56 kW) as the overall gradient of the line fell from the west, where it was built on brick arches, to the east.
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at Poplar continued until 1968, but with the closure of the docks the line was abandoned, leaving only the
Fenchurch Street–Stepney section of the original Blackwall branch still in use.
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1482:. It was operational from 1840 until 1926 (for passengers) and 1968 (for goods), closing after the decline of inner London's docks. Much of its infrastructure was reused as part of the
1950:
shipping, because of the anticipated fire risk from locomotive sparks. It then became possible to travel directly between intermediate stations, without a detour by way of a terminus.
1764:. Agreement between the L&BR and the ECR about operation of the services over the LBER could not be reached so the actual junction was not completed. An interchange station called
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were introduced in 1922, but nonetheless passenger services east of
Stepney to North Greenwich and Blackwall were ceased on 3 May 1926 as a result of competition from trams.
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In 1893 the
Fenchurch Street–Stepney line was widened to four tracks, but by the turn of the century traffic to Blackwall and the Isle of Dogs was dropping. To save money
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was opened in 1849, known as the London and
Blackwall Extension Railway (LBER), at which time the line was converted to steam locomotive operation and the track
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Limehouse Curve, and this was abandoned in 1963 (last train ran 5 November 1962). Access for occasional goods services to
Blackwall and North Greenwich via the
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By 1854 relations between the two companies had improved and the junction between the two lines was built and the LBER became part of the initial
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rope, as an engine was winding in from one end an equivalent length of rope was being paid out at the other. Fourteen miles of rope, with metal
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1665:. Although, because of the terms of the act of Parliament, Robert Stephenson had to follow Rennie's route and use the obscure track gauge of
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1526:'s reverberating brick walling. This section of line carried an iron roof when steam locomotives were first introduced.
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one emerged there, there was nothing to see beyond it but a cobbled quay and a vast stretch of wind whipped water...
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An Act for making a
Railway from the Minories to Blackwall, with Branches, to be called "The Commercial Railway."
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An Act for making a Railway from the Minories to Blackwall, with Branches, to be called "The Commercial Railway"
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opened in 1865. In 1871 another branch line, the Millwall Extension Railway, opened from Millwall Junction to
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Freight services to this area of the dock continued up until 3 October 1983 via the North London route via
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1860:) and Westferry Road. Part of the viaduct at North Greenwich for the line to the original terminus between
1779:(LTSR) route to Fenchurch Street and the ECR started operating trains from Loughton into Fenchurch Street.
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1522:. The partially-open iron fencing was popular with passengers, as it gave a quieter ride than the nearby
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1835:(published 1952), wrote of a journey on the L&BR (most likely in the years just before closure):
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1661:, believing that they would also benefit from the knowledge and wisdom of his respected father
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The LBER was joined to the new LTSR direct line from Barking at Gas Factory Junction in 1858.
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2539:"Docklands Light Railway—Journey Through History West India Quay to island Gardens"
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2402:"Docklands Light Railway—Journey Through History Tower Gateway to West India Quay"
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was used, though some of this section became disused again when the extension to
1768:
was opened but the ECR stopped few services there so most services terminated at
2752:
2737:
The Railways of Great Britain and Ireland Practically Described and Illustrated
1922:
It was clearly dangerous to use the reverse method to pick up cars on journeys
1872:
was constructed and those stations replaced with ones nearby but below ground.
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opened in 1987, it reused much of the L&BR line between Minories (renamed
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2322:. The track was lifted the following year and later re-opened as part of the
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2500:
The Civil Engineer and Architect's Journal New York: Wiley & Putnam 11
1772:. Services were withdrawn from Victoria Park & Bow on 6 January 1851.
1911:
inserted at intervals to resist entanglements, were therefore required.
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1200:
1709:
The line opened on 6 July 1840, and the company changed its name to the
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on the London and Blackwall Railway. It now carries a branch of the
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The London & Blackwall railway : Dockland's first railway
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Great North of England, Clarence and Hartlepool Junction Railway
2498:"Robertson, Andrew (March 1848) "Blackwall Railway Machinery"".
1908:
1459:
2567:. Harrow Weald UK: Capital Transport Publishing. p. 422.
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Branch to North Greenwich from Millwall Junction, called the
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The Blackwall branch was meant to close on 30 June but the
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2646:, ed. (11 July 1840). "The London and Blackwall Railway".
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in 1866, but remained independent until absorbed into the
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2740:(2nd ed.). London: John Weale. pp. 255–269.
1934:
Power was provided by eight marine steam engines from
2430:. Hersham, Surrey: Ian Allan Publishing. p. 12.
2275:(opened 1871, closed 1926; not to be confused with
2616:Day, John Robert; Wilson, Brian Geoffrey (1957).
2353:. London: Guild Publishing. p. 144. CN 8983.
3225:Transport in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets
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2782:
2670:. Vol. 2. London: Frederick Warne & Co.
2428:Railways of Britain – London North of the Thames
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1801:better. A year later the line was extended to
1698:The railway was on brick arches as far as the
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456:
3255:London and North Eastern Railway constituents
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2768:
2517:. Midhurst UK: Middleton Press. p. VII.
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2236:(opened 1849, closed 1850, interchange with
1649:The engineer of the line was intended to be
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2976:
2775:
2761:
2700:The Civil Engineer and Architect's Journal
2481:The Civil Engineer and Architect's Journal
2351:Encyclopaedia of British Railway Companies
2296:The LBER and ECR were partners in the LTSR
53:
39:
3150:Nottingham and Grantham Railway and Canal
2693:
2615:
2426:McCarthy, Colin; McCarthy, David (2009).
1812:
1498:. Another branch was opened in 1871, the
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2206:Branch to Bow from Stepney, called the
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1478:, connecting central London to many of
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525:
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2210:(opened 1849, joint-operated with the
2208:London and Blackwall Extension Railway
1632:. The length of the railway was to be
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422:
3230:Railway companies established in 1836
3070:East and West Yorkshire Union Railway
2998:Constituent railway companies of the
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2444:
2366:
2362:
2360:
2345:
1601:Text of statute as originally enacted
3165:Seaforth and Sefton Junction Railway
2938:London, Tilbury and Southend Railway
2679:. Jackson, VT: David & Charles.
2588:King, Bill. "Leman Street, London".
2531:
2187:
3245:History of rail transport in London
2391:
2277:North Greenwich Underground station
1777:London Tilbury and Southend Railway
1628:dated 28 July 1836 in the reign of
24:
3155:Nottingham Joint Station Committee
3110:Humber Commercial Railway and Dock
2724:
2369:"The London and Blackwall Railway"
2357:
2307:1926 United Kingdom general strike
2109:not to be confused with the above
25:
3266:
3095:Gifford and Garvald Light Railway
3065:Colne Valley and Halstead Railway
1713:on completion of an extension to
1486:. The L&BR was leased by the
957:
516:
3175:South Yorkshire Junction Railway
3090:Forth and Clyde Junction Railway
3000:London and North Eastern Railway
2914:
2587:
1875:
1805:, near the site of the original
1555:Parliament of the United Kingdom
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1492:London and North Eastern Railway
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3220:Early British railway companies
3185:West Riding and Grimsby Railway
3140:Newburgh and North Fife Railway
3115:Kilsyth and Bonnybridge railway
3029:Great North of Scotland Railway
2694:Robertson, Andrew John (1848).
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1695:from stationary steam engines.
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3250:1836 establishments in England
3240:Closed railway lines in London
3180:Stamford and Essendine Railway
3080:Edinburgh and Bathgate Railway
2859:London and Blackwall Extension
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1945:The line was converted to use
1929:Cooke and Wheatstone telegraph
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62:London & Blackwall Railway
27:Former British railway company
18:London & Blackwall Railway
13:
1:
2845:Shadwell and St George's East
2696:"Blackwall railway machinery"
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1689:London and Birmingham Railway
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3235:Railway lines opened in 1841
3215:London and Blackwall Railway
3125:London and Blackwall Railway
2784:London and Blackwall Railway
2706:(March 1848). New York, NY:
2458:. Stroud, England: Amberly.
2379:(68). London: G. Berger: 225
2367:Timbs, John (11 July 1840).
1711:London and Blackwall Railway
1524:London and Greenwich Railway
1474:, with a branch line to the
1456:London and Blackwall Railway
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858:
772:
320:
287:
248:
197:
7:
3196:(Full list of constituents)
3160:Nottingham Suburban Railway
3145:North Lindsey Light Railway
2650:. London: George Berger: 1.
2513:Connor, J E (August 1998).
2224:Bromley and Bow (1849–1850)
1953:
1866:Island Gardens DLR stations
1616:Commercial Railway Act 1836
1537:Commercial Railway Act 1836
359:
10:
3271:
3170:Sheffield District Railway
2515:Fenchurch Street - Barking
2454:Christopher, John (2009).
2269:(opened 1871, closed 1926)
2263:(opened 1871, closed 1926)
2254:Millwall Extension Railway
2240:- not to be confused with
2221:(opened 1871, closed 1941)
1807:Island Gardens DLR station
1530:United Kingdom legislation
1505:
1500:Millwall Extension Railway
3193:
3135:Mid-Suffolk Light Railway
3075:East Lincolnshire Railway
3060:Brackenhill Light Railway
3052:
3034:Hull and Barnsley Railway
3006:
2951:
2925:
2912:
2879:
2858:
2797:
2790:
2675:Jackson, Alan A. (1978).
2544:. Docklands Light Railway
2407:. Docklands Light Railway
2309:saw this brought forward.
1831:(1906–1984), in his book
1720:A line from Stepney (now
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2933:Eastern Counties Railway
2563:Jackson, Alan A (1999).
2283:
2238:Eastern Counties Railway
2212:Eastern Counties Railway
1936:Maudslay, Sons and Field
1726:Eastern Counties Railway
1608:It was authorised by an
2677:London's Local Railways
2324:Docklands Light Railway
2234:Victoria Park & Bow
2174:on a different site to
2155:on a different site to
1854:Docklands Light Railway
1766:Victoria Park & Bow
1624:. c. cxxiii), entitled
1484:Docklands Light Railway
1062:Great Eastern Main Line
928:Great Eastern Main Line
868:Victoria Park & Bow
3024:Great Northern Railway
2666:Gordon, W. J. (1910).
2565:London's lost railways
2196:still open, served by
1917:link-and-pin couplings
1888:As built the line was
1885:
1842:
1813:Withdrawal of services
1724:) linking it with the
1527:
1450:Originally called the
3044:North Eastern Railway
3039:North British Railway
3019:Great Eastern Railway
3014:Great Central Railway
3007:Constituent companies
2955:Great Eastern Railway
2708:John Wiley & Sons
2590:Great Eastern Journal
2479:"Blackwall Railway".
2176:Blackwall DLR station
1883:
1837:
1823:Great Western Railway
1646:miles (5.2 km).
1513:
1488:Great Eastern Railway
676:London, Tilbury &
3120:Lauder Light Railway
3053:Subsidiary companies
2943:North London Railway
2798:London and Blackwall
2622:Frederick Muller Ltd
2606:Robertson (1848: 83)
1847:North London Railway
1833:First and Last Loves
1787:North London Railway
1657:financiers favoured
1653:, but the project's
1462:, England, ran from
827:North London Railway
1958:The stations were:
1514:Original bridge at
1458:(L&BR) in east
949:Harrow Lane sidings
306:East London Railway
3105:Horncastle Railway
2880:Millwall Extension
2810:Cannon Street Road
2648:The Literary World
2373:The Literary World
2347:Awdry, Christopher
2157:Poplar DLR station
2047:Cannon Street Road
1886:
1821:acquired from the
1528:
1452:Commercial Railway
258:Cannon Street Road
3202:
3201:
3130:Mansfield Railway
2965:
2964:
2910:
2909:
2892:Millwall Junction
2668:Our Home Railways
2437:978-0-7110-3346-7
2181:
2180:
2130:Millwall Junction
1947:steam locomotives
1659:Robert Stephenson
1622:6 & 7 Will. 4
1610:act of Parliament
1606:
1605:
1578:6 & 7 Will. 4
1543:Act of Parliament
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342:St. George's East
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2953:Absorbed by the
2920:Minories station
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2850:West India Docks
2815:Fenchurch Street
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2732:Whishaw, Francis
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2618:Unusual Railways
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