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Discarded and operational track, Chasewater light railway
by Robin Stott
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The bank, left, drops steeply to flooded ground by Brownhills Road. The railway... (more)
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Hednesford Road near Brownhills West
by Robin Stott
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The straight road skirts Chasewater country park between pools that speak of the... (more)
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West side of Chasewater country park near Brownhills
by Robin Stott
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A broad ride is bordered by low clumps of planted trees on probably made-up... (more)
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Made-up ground exposed by erosion of lake shore, Chasewater near Brownhills
by Robin Stott
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A number of materials are present – perhaps burnt shale, coal dust or cinders,... (more)
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Lake shore erosion, Chasewater near Brownhills
by Robin Stott
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The composite nature of the ground is apparent – (guessing) burnt shale, clay,... (more)
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Signs indicate the formal start of the path around Chasewater near Brownhills
by Robin Stott
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The sign on the left says 'Pedestrians Beware of Lorries': it might... (more)
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The Chase Sailing Club seen across Chasewater, near Brownhills
by Robin Stott
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Touring caravan site, Chasewater Country Park, near Brownhills
by Robin Stott
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Entrance to Chase Watersports Centre, Chasewater Country Park, near Brownhills
by Robin Stott
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Old and young take in the view of Chasewater, near Brownhills
by Robin Stott
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This is the southern end of the country park, not far from the parking, level... (more)
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Walking and sitting in sight of the reservoir, Chasewater, northwest of Brownhills
by Robin Stott
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The higher level of the land in the foreground is a reminder that the site is... (more)
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Boardwalk and visitors, Chasewater, northwest of Brownhills
by Robin Stott
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The short boardwalk allows a feeling of closer contact with the water and bird... (more)
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Boardwalk, inlet and beach, Chasewater, northwest of Brownhills
by Robin Stott
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This side of the country park was created from reclaimed colliery spoil. Here,... (more)
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Boardwalk and foreshore, Chasewater, northwest of Brownhills
by Robin Stott
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The short boardwalk allows a feeling of closer contact with the water and bird... (more)
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Duck-feeding station, Chasewater Country Park, northwest of Brownhills
by Robin Stott
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People and large birds are kept safely apart. For children feeding the ducks... (more)
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The M6 Toll runs under a minor road
by Steve Daniels
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The bridge carries a minor road from Brownhills to Chasewater Country Park.
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Chasewater Railway - Brownhills West Station
by Chris Allen
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The item on the left is a Merryweather Valiant portable steam fire pump. The... (more)
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Chasewater Railway - Brownhills West Station
by Chris Allen
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Looking into the station throat from the path alongside the line.
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Chasewater Railway - last train of the day
by Chris Allen
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On a round trip from Brownhills West Station. This was the first point where I... (more)
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Chasewater Railway - last train of the day
by Chris Allen
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On a round trip from Brownhills West Station. This was the first point where I... (more)
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Chasewater Railway - Brownhills West Station
by Chris Allen
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The last train of the day waiting to depart on its round trip. At this time of... (more)
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Chasewater Railway - assorted engines and rolling stock
by Chris Allen
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Seen at Brownhills West Station.
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Pool by the dismantled railway, Brownhills West
by Robin Stott
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Path to Hednesford Road, Brownhills
by Robin Stott
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The slight hump in the path is a rusting railway bridge over the course of a... (more)
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Chase Watersports Centre within Chasewater Country Park, Brownhills
by Robin Stott
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The white-on-black sign says "Boat Rides, Wakeboards" The man in the... (more)
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Rusting parapet of a railway bridge over a former line, Brownhills
by Robin Stott
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There was coal mining in the area; this will have been an industrial line.
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Walking on the dam, Chasewater
by Robin Stott
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The hexagonal brick building would have housed the controls for releasing water... (more)
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Chasewater Grange under construction
by Robin Stott
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Chasewater Grange is a residential development by Taylor Wimpey south of Norton... (more)
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Beyond the inflatable whatever, a glimpse of Chasewater, Chasetown and Burntwood
by Robin Stott
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The lower part of the picture is a landscaped cutting of the M6 Toll motorway.... (more)
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Oncoming westbound traffic, M6 Toll motorway near Chasewater Country Park
by Robin Stott
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Ogley Hay Road crosses the M6 Toll
by Steve Daniels
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Chasewater Railway - path crossing the formation
by Chris Allen
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Chasewater Light Railway - steam crane
by Chris Allen
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Self propelled 6 wheeled steam crane by Taylor Hubbard in 1945 as No. DE330274.... (more)
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Turning circle with sculpture at the entrance to Chasewater country park
by Robin Stott
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The small sign says: Lichfield District Council. This is NOT play equipment. To... (more)
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Innovation Centre, Chasewater country park
by Robin Stott
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The centre is a multi-functional building of timber construction. It houses a... (more)
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Young visitors to Chasewater country park
by Robin Stott
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Behind them, right, is the east end of the Chasewater Innovation Centre. In the... (more)
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Overflow culverts and a cableway pylon, Chasewater
by Robin Stott
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The culvert structure is clearly later work than the dam into which it has been... (more)
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Looking at watersports paraphernalia, Chasewater country park
by Robin Stott
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Over the water are cableway rides. In the water are jumps for waterskiing (I... (more)
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North on Chasewater
by Robin Stott
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The track around the west side of the pool is behind the shrubby willows, left... (more)
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West on the M6 Toll motorway by Chasewater Country Park
by Robin Stott
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Poster – Welcome to Chasewater Country Park
by Robin Stott
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The photographer's souvenir of a most interesting afternoon at Chasewater.... (more)
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Chasewater country park, Innovation Centre lakeside picnic area
by Robin Stott
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The Innovation Centre is behind the camera. The Chase Sailing Club can be seen... (more)
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Bridges at the southeast corner of Chasewater country park
by Robin Stott
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The bridge in the foreground spans an overflow from Chasewater canal reservoir.... (more)
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