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Sevenoaks (Bat & Ball) Station (OJS @ 25m 51ch). September 1948.
Opened by LC&DR as Sevenoaks in 1862, renamed Sevenoaks (Bat and Ball) in 1869 until 1950 when it became just Bat and Ball after a former local inn. On the station building is a sign that reads "Next Station for Main Line Trains"Sevenoaks (Bat & Ball) Station (OJS @ 25m 51ch). September 1948.
Woolfold (TOB @ 11m 15ch). 17 September 1960
Station closed 05 May 1952. Locomotive is Aspinall 2-4-2T No 50850, built 1899, withdrawn 1961. Heading the Roch Valley R.E.S. special train on the Tottington or Holcombe Brook Branch.Woolfold (TOB @ 11m 15ch). 17 September 1960
5 Class 0-6-0T No. 5 (Ref: 010487)
Built by the North British Loco Co. at Hyde Works in 1917 to Drummond's design.5 Class 0-6-0T No. 5 (Ref: 010487)
Alvechurch station (BEA @ 53m 40ch). 17 July 1960
The house is separate from the station, and occupied. Single track.Alvechurch station (BEA @ 53m 40ch). 17 July 1960
Andoversford (BCL @ 101m 16ch). 19 July 1960
31803 at Andoversford “Junction” on train for Cheltenham, from the former MSWJ. Only one train a day.3 coaches, 7 passengers.Andoversford (BCL @ 101m 16ch). 19 July 1960
Aspinall 0-6-0 No 52271 at Chadderton goods station (CDD @ 6m 25ch). 17 September 1960
Built 1894, withdrawn 1961. Banking the Roch Valley R.E.S. special train.Aspinall 0-6-0 No 52271 at Chadderton goods station (CDD @ 6m 25ch). 17 September 1960
Aspinall 2-4-2T No 50850 at Woolfold (TOB @ 11m 15ch). 17 September 1960
Engine built 1899, withdrawn 1961. Heading the Roch Valley R.E.S. special train, running round on the loop (Tottington or Holcombe Brook Branch).Aspinall 2-4-2T No 50850 at Woolfold (TOB @ 11m 15ch). 17 September 1960
At Sutton Crossing, south of Macclesfield Central (CMD1 @ 0m 25ch). 02 November 1960
42378 on the Wednesdays & Saturdays only 12.57 train from Macclesfield to Uttoxeter, the last Wednesday of operationAt Sutton Crossing, south of Macclesfield Central (CMD1 @ 0m 25ch). 02 November 1960
Birmingham Canal Navigations showing the Online Archive Album Structure
Map courtesy of Duncan MooreBirmingham Canal Navigations showing the Online Archive Album Structure
Blisworth. Bridge 212 (LEC1 @ 62m 28ch), looking east. 09 November 2023
Brick arch underbridge designed by Robert Stephenson for the London and Birmingham Railway and completed in 1837. It is a grade II listed buildingBlisworth. Bridge 212 (LEC1 @ 62m 28ch), looking east. 09 November 2023
Bourton-on-the-Water GWR. (BCL @ 91m 32ch). 19 July 1960
4100 + 2 coaches at Bourton on the Water, arriving with a train from CheltenhamBourton-on-the-Water GWR. (BCL @ 91m 32ch). 19 July 1960
Broom Junction station (BEA @ 66m 74ch). 17 July 1960
Island platform thence single track.Broom Junction station (BEA @ 66m 74ch). 17 July 1960
Castle Cary (WEY @ 129m 45ch). 25 July 1960
4567 arriving with a local train on the Somerton branch. (Actually it is reversing out again.) 2 passengers. Coaches W7510/1WCastle Cary (WEY @ 129m 45ch). 25 July 1960
Consall (CVL @ 14m 20ch). Looking back from a departing train. 05 November 1960
Taken on the last day of the Macclesfield – Uttoxeter line. The station was in the middle of a wood, and only approachable by road along a cart trackConsall (CVL @ 14m 20ch). Looking back from a departing train. 05 November 1960
Cuddington (CDM2 @ 25m 15ch). 26 March 1960. 46472 heading an RCTS Railtour.
The route of the railtour was Birkenhead (Woodside) - Hooton - Ellesmere Port - Mouldsworth - Hartford & Greenbank - Oakleigh Sidings - Cuddington - Winsford & Over - Cuddington - Blacon - Neston (North) – Upton - Seacombe & EgremontCuddington (CDM2 @ 25m 15ch). 26 March 1960. 46472 heading an RCTS Railtour.
Delamere (CDM2 @ 28m 11ch) looking west. 05 June 1960
Delamere (CDM2 @ 28m 11ch) looking west. 05 June 1960
Duke of Sutherland's 0-4-4T "Dunrobin" (2) (Ref: 010475)
Designed for the Duke by Jones and built in 1895 by Sharp Stewart. Pictured with the Duke's private coach.Duke of Sutherland's 0-4-4T "Dunrobin" (2) (Ref: 010475)
Halesowen Station. (HND2 @ 138m 64ch), 17 July 1960
Closed to regular passenger services on 05 December 1927. Workmen’s trains continued until Friday 29 August 1958. Single line and loop, and 2 platforms. The centre track ends in buffers on each side.Halesowen Station. (HND2 @ 138m 64ch), 17 July 1960
Honeybourne station (OWW @ 101m 60ch). 18 July 1960
The 11.02 DMU train to Moreton-in-Marsh awaits departureHoneybourne station (OWW @ 101m 60ch). 18 July 1960
Ingestre for Weston (SUX @ approx 7m 05ch). Looking west to the bridge over the A51. 16 July 1960
The railway was completely closed on 05 March 1951.Ingestre for Weston (SUX @ approx 7m 05ch). Looking west to the bridge over the A51. 16 July 1960
Ingestre for Weston station (SUX @ approx 7m 03ch). Looking east. 16 July 1960
Closed 04 December 1939Ingestre for Weston station (SUX @ approx 7m 03ch). Looking east. 16 July 1960
Kemble station (SWM1 @ 90m 79ch). 28 July 1960.
5547 in Kemble station with 2 coaches; also W79977 in the Tetbury platform. [There were 10 passengers for Cirencester, 4 for Swindon, and 1 for Tetbury]. The Tetbury platform is not straight; there is a wooden addition by the railbus.Kemble station (SWM1 @ 90m 79ch). 28 July 1960.
Kemble station (SWM1 @ 90m 79ch). 28 July 1960.
5042 and W79978 in the Cirencester platform. (5042 came in with a London train. W79977/8 were waiting for it on the Tetbury and Cirencester branches; 5547 was in Kemble sidings waiting for it also.)Kemble station (SWM1 @ 90m 79ch). 28 July 1960.
Lambourn station (LAM @ 12m 35ch) – closed but in good shape. 21 July 1960
Lambourn station (LAM @ 12m 35ch) – closed but in good shape. 21 July 1960
Leek (CVL @ 18m 52ch). The 12:57 Macclesfield to Uttoxeter train, headed by 42668, awaiting departure in the rain. 05 November 1960
Taken on the last day of the Macclesfield – Uttoxeter line. No 42668 was a Stanier 2-6-4T loco built in 1942, and withdrawn in 1963Leek (CVL @ 18m 52ch). The 12:57 Macclesfield to Uttoxeter train, headed by 42668, awaiting departure in the rain. 05 November 1960
Littleton & Badsey station (OWW @ 104m 27ch). 18 July 1960
Littleton & Badsey station (OWW @ 104m 27ch). 18 July 1960
LT&S 4-4-2T No. 5 - Painting (Ref: 010453)
The painting is probably by Edwin Thomas Rudd (aka F Moore). The locomotive was built by Sharp Stewart & Co. in 1880 for the London Tilbury & Southend Railway and is pictured here with a Southend Express.LT&S 4-4-2T No. 5 - Painting (Ref: 010453)
Macclesfield Central (CMD1 @ 0m 25ch). 15 October 1960
View from the middle platform looking south. Electric lighting installed.Macclesfield Central (CMD1 @ 0m 25ch). 15 October 1960
Macclesfield Central (CMD1 @ 0m 25ch). 13 March 1960
The old Stoke platform is being bulldozed away, and new platforms are being built at Stoke end.Macclesfield Central (CMD1 @ 0m 25ch). 13 March 1960
