Cliftonville Spur
Introduction
The photograph on this page of Cliftonville Spur by Simon Carey as part of the Geograph project.
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Image: © Simon Carey Taken: 12 Mar 2013
Opened in 1879 to connect the west coast line with the main London-Brighton line without the need to reverse or change engines at Brighton. Viewed from Burton Walk footbridge and looking towards Old Shoreham Road Bridge with the southern portal of Cliftonville Tunnel visible beyond.