The Queensville curve, West Coast Main Line, Stafford looking north-west
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The Queensville curve, West Coast Main Line, Stafford looking north-west
Image: © Rod Grealish Taken: 22 Aug 2025
The Queensville curve was built in 1846 as part of the direct line to Rugby at the point where it leaves the Stafford-Birmingham-Rugby route built in 1837. The line turns by 90 degrees here. Pendolino trains demonstrate their characteristic tilting on the curve.
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Image Location
Latitude
52.796588
Longitude
-2.114451