BCN Main Line
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The BCN Main Line, or Birmingham Canal Navigations Main Line is the evolving route of the Birmingham Canal between Birmingham and Wolverhampton in England.
Worcester and Birmingham Canal, Edgbaston
Birmingham Canal Company offices fronting Paradise Street. They backed onto the Old Wharf terminus.
Bridge over Old Main Line in downtown Birmingham
Two Horsley Ironworks bridges and derelict toll island at Winson Green Junction.
The Birmingham Canal Navigations, a network of narrow canals in the industrial midlands of England, is built on various water levels. The three longest are the Wolverhampton, Birmingham, and Walsall l
The BCN New Main Line (Birmingham Level) running to the left of the New Smethwick Pumping Station. The BCN Old Main Line (Wolverhampton Level) runs 20 ft higher, to the right of the building.
Another view of the New Smethwick Pumping Station, with the Wolverhampton Level to the right and the Birmingham Level on the left
Valve house below Edgbaston Reservoir, early feed to the Wolverhampton Level along the Smethwick feeder
Engine Arm Aqueduct carrying the Engine Arm (Wolverhampton Level) over the New Main Line (Birmingham Level).