Engineers discover 100-year-old hut hidden deep inside railway tunnels

Network Rail have released fascinating photos of an Edwardian railway workers' hut that has been preserved in time below ground.
By The Newsroom
Published 23rd May 2018, 13:14 GMT
Updated 23rd May 2018, 13:21 GMT
The hut is located deep in the tunnels beneath the stationThe hut is located deep in the tunnels beneath the station
The hut is located deep in the tunnels beneath the station

The shelter, which would have been used for tea breaks, is rarely accessible as it is located deep in the network of tunnels beneath Liverpool Lime Street Station, and can only be visited safely when trains aren't running.

It was built more than 100 years ago and a fireplace, kettle, cup and tongs used by Edwardian railwaymen are still inside.

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A Pacer train could go on display in York's National Railway MuseumStaff were able to view it during engineering work as part of a major upgrade of the Grade II-listed historic station this summer.

It is only accessible on the rare occasions when all lines are closedIt is only accessible on the rare occasions when all lines are closed
It is only accessible on the rare occasions when all lines are closed

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“In years gone by track maintenance gangs would have come here, they’d have had their lunch, a cup of coffee, lit the fire, and waited in between trains.

“We have no plans to do anything with it, it will stay here, it’s protected beneath the tunnels and will remain locked in history forever more.”

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