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A420
A420
Enlightened Swindon. Bagged up Gatso on the A420 between Shrivenham & the A419. One on the other side as well, behind me.
Originally uploaded to Coppermine on Aug 17, 2009 by SteveA30
S1
2 on the front and 2 on the back.
Originally uploaded to Coppermine on Nov 18, 2007 by SteveA30
Phew!
It stopped here.
Originally uploaded to Coppermine on Nov 18, 2007 by SteveA30
Tog Hill
It could be heard screaming away before it was in sight. Easy to keep ahead of it here.
Originally uploaded to Coppermine on Nov 18, 2007 by SteveA30
Nearing the summit
The climb took about 10 -15 mins.
Originally uploaded to Coppermine on Nov 18, 2007 by SteveA30
Rest Area
They reversed into the layby, where it stayed until 10pm Monday, according to the HA website. This was the only chance to see it moving in daylight.
Originally uploaded to Coppermine on Nov 18, 2007 by SteveA30
Pushover
The 2 at the back uncouple. Note the rear steering cab.
Originally uploaded to Coppermine on Nov 18, 2007 by SteveA30
Wheely big
Sorry.
Originally uploaded to Coppermine on Nov 18, 2007 by SteveA30
Layby full
Walking pace not slow enough? The sheer size of the transporter is evident here. The transformer doesn't look much sizewise but, weighs 470 tons.
Originally uploaded to Coppermine on Nov 18, 2007 by SteveA30
Loaded
It was there all day, Monday 19th, November 2007 and, arrived at Didcot early on Wednesday morning.
Originally uploaded to Coppermine on Nov 18, 2007 by SteveA30
A420
Looking west at Buckland services. A Little Chef and BP garage with Wild Bean Cafe are provided here.
Originally uploaded to Coppermine on Nov 10, 2007 by SteveA30
Bristol 1988
Underpass & Evening post building (roundabout above A420, bottom of Old Market )
Originally uploaded to Coppermine on May 25, 2007 by AAndy
The A420 to Faringdon
The A420 east of Marshfield
A420 through Ford
A420 leaving Giddeahall heading east
A420 heading east for Chippenham
A420 looking east toward Chippenham
A420 at Giddeahall
Looking up Tog Hill on the A420
The A420 at Wick
Railway bridge over the A420
The B4427 in 1953 before it was upgraded to the A4175.
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Central Bristol in 1953. There's been some BIG changes!
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Chippenham in 1958 when the A429 still reached the town
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B4039 meets the A420
The Botley Road rail bridge
Heading to Botley
Botley Road - Oxford
A420 south-west of Faringdon
A420-Park Road roundabout
Redundant road near the A420 Watchfield
Before the Shrivenham by-pass was built the A420 main road from Oxford to Swindon ran through here. The white lines can still be seen. The realigned A420 is just to the left where the car is.
Before the Shrivenham by-pass was built the A420 main road from Oxford to Swindon ran through here. The white lines can still be seen. The realigned A420 is just to the left where the car is.
Old road sign, Clifton Street, Swindon
I believe the term for these signs is 'pre-Worboys'. The sign is in quite good condition and hasn't had its road number indicator removed as others have elsewhere. This is perhaps an oversight as the main road, Kingshill Road visible behind the sign, is now the A4289. There is a closer look at the sign here <a title='http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1099250' rel='nofollow' href='http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1099250'>Link</a><img style='padding-left:2px;' alt='External link' title='External link - shift click to open in new window' src='http://s0.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png' width='10' height='10'/>
I believe the term for these signs is 'pre-Worboys'. The sign is in quite good condition and hasn't had its road number indicator removed as others have elsewhere. This is perhaps an oversight as the main road, Kingshill Road visible behind the sign, is now the A4289. There is a closer look at the sign here <a title='http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1099250' rel='nofollow' href='http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1099250'>Link</a><img style='padding-left:2px;' alt='External link' title='External link - shift click to open in new window' src='http://s0.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png' width='10' height='10'/>
Botley Road bridge, Oxford - 1979 renewal
In November 1979, the girders carrying one of four railway lines over Botley Road, the main western exit from Oxford, were replaced with a new structure. Unfortunately, the Victorians built their bridge abutments to last: the whole job overran spectacularly, leading to much lamentation in the Monday morning rush hour...
In November 1979, the girders carrying one of four railway lines over Botley Road, the main western exit from Oxford, were replaced with a new structure. Unfortunately, the Victorians built their bridge abutments to last: the whole job overran spectacularly, leading to much lamentation in the Monday morning rush hour...
Osney Bridge
Osney Bridge carries the A420 Botley Road over the Isis (River Thames), which is flowing strongly following a period of heavy rain and overnight snowfall. A Stagecoach bus from Witney heads into the city.
Osney Bridge carries the A420 Botley Road over the Isis (River Thames), which is flowing strongly following a period of heavy rain and overnight snowfall. A Stagecoach bus from Witney heads into the city.
A420 Nov 18 2007
The second abnormal load from Avonmouth to Didcot, stopped at the edge of Wick to attach the 'pilot' or helper. I didn't get too close because, the police escort was behind me and, I wanted to stay in front of it.
Originally uploaded to Coppermine on Nov 18, 2007 by SteveA30
A420 in Tubney Wood
Close-up, old road sign, Clifton Street, Swindon
This is a closer view of the 'pre-Worboys' road sign in this image <a title='http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1099246' rel='nofollow' href='http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1099246'>Link</a><img style='padding-left:2px;' alt='External link' title='External link - shift click to open in new window' src='http://s0.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png' width='10' height='10'/>
This is a closer view of the 'pre-Worboys' road sign in this image <a title='http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1099246' rel='nofollow' href='http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1099246'>Link</a><img style='padding-left:2px;' alt='External link' title='External link - shift click to open in new window' src='http://s0.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png' width='10' height='10'/>
A420 Shrivenham bypass looking north-west towards Oxford
Taken from the B4000 Highworth Road Bridge, the plaque dating the construction to 1984.
Taken from the B4000 Highworth Road Bridge, the plaque dating the construction to 1984.
A420 Faringdon bypass looking towards Oxford
1968 proposals for a relief road around the centre of Oxford
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