Spon Lane Branch Photos (BCN) Archives

08/04/16

Spon Lane Junction

Spon Lane Junction is where the Spon Lane Branch diverges from the Old Main Line of the Birmingham Canal Navigations.

07/10/07

Waiting at Spon Lane Junction for Spon Lane Top Lock to fill.

07/10/07

Spon Lane Top Lock 1 has an unusual bridge which is built in two cantilevered halves to create a gap in the middle to pass the tow rope through.

07/10/07

The three locks on the Spon Lane Branch all have single top gates and double bottom gates.

07/10/07

Looking down the Spon Lane Branch from Middle Lock 2 to Bottom Lock 3.

07/10/07

Entering Spon Lane Bottom Lock 3. Immediately below the lock is Bromford Junction where the New Main Line is just visible.