Talk: "The Channel Tunnel: History, Design & Build" by Bob Hart (Leatherhead)
Details
This talk will narrate the history of the Channel Tunnel through the 18th & 19th centuries, featuring the proposals that were put forward over this period, up to the final decision to build a tunnel. It will describe the main design features of the tunnel, the problems and issues encountered, the build process of the tunnels and cross passages, the ventilation and cooling systems and the dynamics of running a fast train through a narrow tunnel.
It will also outline describe the communications system and the speaker’s personal role in the project. It will end with some fun events that occurred once the tunnel was open.
It is in the form of a PowerPoint slide show, with lots of pictures and diagrams to explain the elements
Please come along - should be an entertaining and illuminating talk. Free tea, coffee and biscuits at half-time
FREE entry for members of SIHG and Oddfellows! Others £3
More at: https://www.surreyarchaeology.org.uk/content/sihg-talk-the-channel-tunnel-history-design-build-and-communications-system-by-bob-hart
Oddfellows Hall is 10 minutes walk from Leatherhead railway station. Nearest parking is 52 Bridge St car park, over the road from Oddfellows; Church Street Short Stay Car Park KT22 8DW is 5 minutes walk, the Swan Centre Car Park KT22 8AH is and a little further away.