Description and History of Site:-
Built by L&BR in 1837, this 1 in 68 to 1 in 77 incline from Euston Station was needed to cross the Regent's Canal. Originally cable-hauled until 1844; vaults for the two 60 hp winding engines remain beneath tracks north of canal bridge with cast-iron railings of 1837 (see Camden Town). Locomotives, which were housed in the Roundhouse were then attached. Widened 1901-6 with massive blue brick retaining walls and dive-under tunnels.
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Key Words :- railway
Address :- London, Greater London
Grid Ref :- TQ 284 840
Co-ordinates :- Lat 51.540303 , Long -0.149937
Local Authority :- Camden London Borough Council
Pre 1974 County :- Middlesex
Site Status :- Listed - Grade II*
Historic England List No - 1342073,
Site Condition :- Operational site, in use for original purpose
Contributor :- GLIAS Database - 2 June 2018
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