Engineering the Shipley–Guiseley Railway in 1876

A talk about the engineering challenges of the 3.5-mile Shipley–Guiseley line, including its viaducts, tunnels and bridges.

Geoffrey Shaw-Champion uses an engineer’s notebook, contemporary engineering articles, newspaper reports and photographs to examine construction of the Shipley–Guiseley Railway. The 3.5-mile route included three major viaducts, three tunnels and eleven bridges. Visitors are welcome and a £2 donation is appreciated.