level for about half a mile, and then commences a descent which carries us into Birmingham, the inclination varying from 1 in 330 to 1 in 532.
13 84¼
We now pass over an embankment three-quarters of a mile in length, crossed by one bridge, which is succeeded by an excavation and an embankment of a quarter of a mile each. We then enter the great Willenhall cutting, which is, in many places, from 28 to 30 feet deep. This ground is crossed by six bridges, and the Railway passes over two. We must not, however, too far anticipate our journey.
11¾ 85½
About 200 yards before we arrive at this post, is Mr. Nevill's works and residence, and opposite them, to the right, is a machine for grinding heavy instruments, moved by steam power. Further, on the left, is Mr. Carpenter's manufactory for patent locks, &c. &c. A little past the post, on the left, is the hamlet of Willenhall, and just past it, the
| Miles. | 2nd Class. | |
|---|---|---|
| From Liverpool and Manchester | 85¼ | 18s. 0d. |
| From Birmingham | 11¾. | 2s. 0d. |
From this station Bilston is one mile and a half to the westward. (Line continued p. 124.)
Willenhall, is a parish and chapelry in the south division of the hundred of Offlow.
