The Engine Arm Aqueduct was built in 1825 by Thomas Telford to carry a water feeder from the Edgbaston Reservoir over the main line to the adjacent and parallel old main line. The aqueduct is Grade II-listed.

Dan Hobson

July 4, 2020

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The Engine Arm Aqueduct is an iron trough aqueduct with tow path roving bridge. The impressive structure was built in around 1928 by Thomas Telford to take water from the old canal across the Telford’s new canal to feed the nearby steam pumping station. The aqueduct is Grade II-listed.

Neil Evans

March 15, 2022

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1. Engine Arm Aqueduct – Galton Tunnel loop from Sandwell and Dudley

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2. Galton Tunnel – Engine Arm Aqueduct loop from Coseley

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3. Engine Arm Aqueduct – Galton Tunnel loop from University

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Location: West Midlands Region, England, United Kingdom

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Engine Arm Aqueduct

1. Engine Arm Aqueduct – Galton Tunnel loop from Sandwell and Dudley

2. Galton Tunnel – Engine Arm Aqueduct loop from Coseley

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