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Metal tubes - GWR Reading to Didcot.

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danensis

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My son has spotted some metal tubes buried end-on alongside some parts of the line. About ten feet long and 18" diameter. Many have been dug up but some haven't. He would like to know what they are, and I have no idea.
 
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I've not seen them so I'm just guessing, but I suspect they are not being dug up, but planted.

Could they be piles for supporting the overheads for the electrification?
 
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That was my suggestion, but he seemed adamant they were being dug up, not planted. Youngsters eh?
 
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