tunnel
tunnel
Curved 5-ring brick arch Victorian tunnel comprising Zone 3 of the test track.
The tunnel dates back to 1850 and, as such, presents a mixture of environmental conditions including dry areas, wet areas and areas that have a build-up of mineral deposits.
Features
- 870m (L) x 8m (W) x 5.6m (H)
- Curved 5-ring brick arch Victorian tunnel
- W12 gauge
- Comprises Zone 3 of test track
- Emergency lighting system
- Leaky feeder antenna
- Power outlets at regular intervals
- Mix of environmental conditions
- Space to construct a parallel second test track
Uses
- Vehicle performance testing
- Track, infrastructure & lineside monitoring, maintenance & repair
- Track, infrastructure & lineside equipment & systems testing
- Environmental monitoring & control
- Training location
- Filming location
![Tunnel-on-Map](https://bcimo.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Tunnel-on-Map.jpg)
Facilities for Hire
![](https://bcimo.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Section-Icons-01-1.png)
Engineering Hall
![](https://bcimo.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Section-Icons-03.png)
Rail Test Loop
![](https://bcimo.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Section-Icons-10-1.png)
Platforms
![](https://bcimo.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Tram-Icon.png)
Mule Vehicle 1
![](https://bcimo.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Section-Icons-07.png)
Shunter
![](https://bcimo.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Section-Icons-04.png)
Workshop
![](https://bcimo.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Section-Icons-09.png)
Tunnel
![](https://bcimo.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Section-Icons-05.png)
Rapid Charger
![](https://bcimo.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Tram-Icon.png)
Mule Vehicle 2
![](https://bcimo.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Section-Icons-08.png)
Lifting Jacks
![](https://bcimo.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Section-Icons-02-1.png)
Rail Test Track
![](https://bcimo.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Section-Icons-06.png)
Siding
![](https://bcimo.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Section-Icons-12.png)
Mobility Hub
![](https://bcimo.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Battery-Cart-Icon.png)
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