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Train ride to the Sky" near Kintbury
 
Train ride to the Sky" near Kintbury
Posted by Marlburian at 17:46, 25th April 2026
 
Walking along the Kennet & Avon Canal this morning, I came across this re-purposing of old rails to strengthen a bridge. (Would that be exactly standard gauge?)

I popped into the station at  Kintbury, which was as boringly modern as those at Bedwyn and Hungerford. Its destination boards were literally on the blink - and the card-reader at the village shop wasn't working (no doubt a coincidence), so I dusted off a £10 note.


Re: Train ride to the Sky" near Kintbury
Posted by bobm at 20:39, 25th April 2026
 
The Dundas Arms by Kintbury station is worth a visit - for the unusual counter top to the bar if nothing else.

Just remember the level crossing if you are heading east.  The gates come down a good few minutes before the train comes in and there’s no footbridge. 

 
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