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Class 52 Western Diesel Locomotive at Paddington StationA view of a Class 52 Western Diesel Locomotive at Paddington Station, c.1960s, showing passengers on platform. The Westerns were built in the early 1960s at Swindon and Crewe
Blue Anchor Station, Somerset, c. 1960Road traffic vehicles, including a Western national bus, are taking a priority in this image from about 1960. The level crossing by Blue Anchor station allowed traffic to the beach just out of shot
Grimstone and Frampton Station, Dorset, c. 1963A sweeping view of the signal box, platform buildings and footbridge at Grimstone and Frampton Station. This photograph was taken from the embankment alongside the down line
Cheltenham Racecourse Station, Gloucestershire, c. 1960A view of Cheltenham Racecourse station in Gloucestershire, c.1960. The station opened in 1912 to serve the racecourse and its famous Gold Cup on race days only
St Ives Station, Cornwall, April 1960A view of St Ives station, Cornwall in April 1960. A small prairie locomotive, No. 4566 can be seen traversing its carriages at the station
Kemble Station looking towards Stroud, c. 1960sA view of Kemble station in Gloucestershire, looking towards Stroud, c.1960s. Kemble station originally opened as an exchange station in May 1845, becoming a public station in the 1870s-1880s
Trowbridge Station, 1960This photograph shows Hall Class No. 5950, Wardley Hall, approaching Trowbridge station in Wiltshire on a bright day in 1960
Pans Lane Halt, c. 1960sThis photograph was taken in the 1960s and shows the view looking east at Pans Lane Halt which was on the Devizes branch line. The halt opened in 1929 and served the south of Devizes in Wiltshire
No 4573 Prairie Tank Locomotive at Chipping Norton Station, 1960A view of Chipping Norton station in Oxfordshire, taken in 1960, showing the station buildings and the 2-6-2 45XX class locomotive, built 1924. The station opened in 1855 and closed in December 1962
No 7029 Clun Castle at Bristol Temple Meads, 1966A view of 4-6-0 Castle class locomotive, Clun Castle, No 7029 at Bristol Temple Meads in 1966; seen here at a Farewell to Steam event. The platform is full of enthusiasts and onlookers
Chalford Station, Gloucestershire, 1964A view from Chalford Station in Gloucestershire, looking east. Taken in April 1964, the image shows a railmotor and the signal box which remained in use until 1965
Brimscombe Station, Gloucestershire, 1962A view of Brimscombe Station in June 1962. The image was taken looking to the Gloucester direction and shows the main station building in the Brunel chalet style
Montacute Station, Somerset, 1962Unfortunately there is no caption on the back of this photograph taken of Montacute Station in 1962. We can only assume that some kind of maintenance is taking place on the line towards Yeovil
Highworth Station, 1960A view of Highworth Station in Wiltshire taken in 1960 when it was only open to railway employees going to work in Swindon Works
St Erth Station, Cornwall, c. 1960A view of St Erth Station, Cornwall in c.1960. The station first opened in 1852 as St Ives Road and was renamed St Erth in the 1870s
Corwen Station, 1963Corwen Station pictured on 15th July 1963 as locomotive No. 75027 steams into the down platform from Ruabon. The main station buildings unusual double canopy is clear to see in this image
St Germans Station, Cornwall, c. 1960A view of the platforms and passenger bridge at St Germans station in Cornwall, c.1960. The station opened in 1859 on the Cornish Main Line, and lies west of the St Germans Viaduct
Track Renewal at Paddington Station, 1967A view of a gang working on a track renewal scheme at London Paddington station, taken on 15th October 1967 at Platform Road No.3
Loco No. 5952 at Evesham Station, Worcestershire, c. 1960A view of Evesham Station in Worcestershire, c.1960, with locomotive No. 5952 Cogan Hall by the Goods Shed on the right
Evesham Station, Worcestershire, c. 1959A view of Evesham Station in Worcestershire, taken in the late 1950s, showing the signal box and a group of men working on the line. Cars are parked along the front of the station building
Evesham Station, Worcestershire, c. 1960A view of Evesham station in Worcestershire in about 1960. 0-6-0PT locomotive can be seen just passing the water tower on the left and the passenger footbridge and goods shed can be seen on the right
Evesham Station, Worcestershire, May 1962A view of Evesham Station in Worcestershire, taken in May 1962, showing the signal box, water tower and platforms
St Agnes Station, Cornwall, c. 1960A view of St Agnes station, Cornwall, c.1960, showing the signal box and shed. St Agnes station opened July 1903 on the Truro and Newquay Railway, and closed in 1963
Wootton Bassett Junction Station, c. 19606100 Class tank locomotive No. 6129 waits in steam at Wootton Bassett Junction Station in the early 1960 s. Sited on the original London to Bristol main line
Dauntsey Station, 1961A serene view of Dauntsey Station taken in August 1961. The photograph captures the main station building on the Up platform and the waiting room opposite
Frome Station, Somerset, 19th April 1960A view of Frome station in Somerset, taken on 19th April 1960, showing the overall roof designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunels assistant J R Hannaford
Horrabridge Station, Devon, c. 1960sA view of Horrabridge Station in Devon, c.1960s, taken at platform level. Horrabridge station opened on the South Devon and Tavistock Railway in 1859 and closed to passengers in 1962
Horrabridge Station, Devon, April 1960A view of Horrabridge station in Devon taken in April 1960, showing engine number 1434 passing engine number 5531. Horrabridge station opened on the South Devon and Tavistock Railway in 1859
12a Carpenters Shop, 1960The carpenters shop was based within the Carriage and Wagons Works. Here they made an array of wooden items for use within the Great Western Railway
Bittaford Platform, Devon, c. 1960A view of a disused Bittaford Platform in Devon, taken around 1960, soon after its closure. This unstaffed station opened in 1907 by the Bittaford Viaduct and closed in 1959
Bishops Nympton and Molland Station, Devon, c. 1960A view of Bishops Nympton and Molland Station in Devon, c.1960. Originally part of the Devon & Somerset Railway the station opened in the 1870s
Athelney Station and Signal Box, Somerset, c. 1960A view of Athelney Station on the Somerset Levels, c.1960, showing the signal box and station building on the right of the image
Ballingham Station, c. 1960sA view looking north towards Hereford as a diesel train approaches the station. This line was once part of the Hereford, Ross and Gloucester Railway
Athelney Station, Somerset, c. 1960A view of Athelney station in Somerset, c.1960, looking towards the level crossing gates. Athelney station opened on the Yeovil-Taunton Line in 1853 and closed in June 1964
Paignton Harbour, c. 1960sA rather glamorous woman and a fisherman sit amongst lobster baskets and boats in this staged shot from the 1960s. The light coloured building in the background is the Harbour Light Cafe
Preteign Station, Wales, 1961A view of Preteign Station in Presteigne on the Welsh borders. Taken in 1961 after the station closed to passenger services, the image is looking down platform to the goods shed
Bridgnorth Station, Shropshire, c. 1950sA view of Bridgnorth station in Shropshire, c.1950s or early 1960s. This image shows the traditional station buildings that were built in 1862 when the station opened
Shrewbury Station, Shropshire, c. 1950s-1960sA general view of Shrewsbury station in Shropshire showing the platforms and track from the Castle Foregate end, and diesel locomotives at the station
Eardington Halt, Shropshire, c. 1960sA view of Eardington station in Shropshire, c.1960s. Taken from the side of a train at the station, the image shows the small station building or shelter and the platform
Reading Station, 1967A view of Reading station, Berkshire in 1967, looking at the outside of the station from the south west side. A number of cars and delivery vehicles are parked along the front of the station building
Craven Arms And Stokesay Station, Shropshire, c. 1950sA view of Craven Arms and Stokesay Station in Shropshire, c.1950s, showing the station buildings with ornate awnings, footbridge and platforms
Oswestry Station, Shropshire, c. 1960sA view of Oswestry station in Shropshire, c.1960s, showing a number of motor vehicles under the awning by the platform. Oswestry station opened in May 1860, closing to passengers in November 1966
Paddington Station, Platform 1 Reconstruction, 1967A view of platform 1 at London Paddington station, taken on 22nd October 1967 during the demolition of the old wooden platforms and their reconstruction
Purton Station, Wiltshire, 1961A through view of Purton station in Wiltshire taken on 25th May 1961. The image shows a station building with a 20th century design and the goods shed. The station opened in 1841 and closed in 1964
Elizabeth II on a Royal Visit to Cardiff, 5th August 1960This image shows H.M. The Queen arriving at the station on a Royal Visit to Cardiff on the 5th August 1960. The Lady Mayor is with The Queen
Royal Visit to Cardiff & Station Decorations, 5th August 1960This photograph shows the station decorations at Cardiff prepared in advance of the Royal Visit on 5th August 1960, with flags, banners and crests
Loco No 6848 Toddington Grange, at Honeybourne JunctionLocomotive number 6848 Toddington Grange, seen here at Honeybourne Junction with signals and a water tower
Loco No 6847 Tidmarsh Grange, at Honeybourne JunctionLocomotive number 6847 Tidmarsh Grange steaming through Honeybourne Junction in Worcestershire on 6th August 1960
Loco No 6836 Estevarney Grange, at Honeybourne JunctionLocomotive number 6836 Estevarney Grange seen travelling through Honeybourne Junction on 6th August 1960
Loco No 6815 Frilford Grange, at Honeybourne JunctionLocomotive number 6815 Frilford Grange steaming through Honeybourne Junction on the 6th August 1960
The Queen & Prince Philip on Royal Tour at Totnes, Devon, 1962This image shows The Queen & Prince Philip on Tour at Totnes station in Devon, 1962. The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh are smiling at a dignitary from the window of a railway carriage
Prince Charles and Princess Anne Arriving at Cardiff, August 1960This image shows a young Prince Charles and Princess Anne arriving at Cardiff for a royal visit in early August 1960
Coloured Drawing of Diesel-Electric Locomotive D1743, c. 1962This coloured drawing of British Rail Class 47 diesel-electric locomotive D1743 comes from the front page of a souvenir booklet celebrating the naming ceremonies of two locomotives, c.1962
Paddington Track Renewal, 1967This photograph shows sections of the track removed on the approach to London Paddington station as part of the track renewal scheme of 1967
Paddington Station, Platform 1, 1967A view of platform 1 at London Paddington station, taken on 12th October 1967 shortly before the demolition of the old wooden platforms and their reconstruction
Paddington Station, Platforms 4 & 5 Reconstruction, 1967A view of platforms 4 and 5 at London Paddington station, taken on 22nd October 1967 during the demolition of the old wooden platforms and their reconstruction
Paddington Station, Platforms 4 & 5, 1967A view of Platforms 4 and 5 at London Paddington station in October 1967, shortly before platform reconstruction commenced
Purton Station, steps to road bridgeA view of Purton Station in Wiltshire showing the steps to road bridge, the nameboard for the station and the overhanging roof of the mid-20th century station building
Station Decorations for Royal Visit to Cardiff, 5th August 1960This photograph shows some of the station decorations prepared for her majestys Royal Visit to Cardiff on the 5th August 1960
Loco No 6864 Dymock Grange, at Honeybourne JunctionLocomotive number 6864 Dymock Grange, passing under a bridge at Honeybourne Junction in Worcestershire on 19th August 1961
Loco No. 6435 at Stratford on Avon Station, 1965A view of newly restored locomotive number 6435 at Stratford on Avon on 24th April 1965 with many enthusiasts gathered to see its return from Totnes where it has been repainted in the green livery
Passengers waiting at Reading station, about 1960This photograph shows a couple of rail passengers reading inside a Waiting Room at Reading station in Berkshire in about 1960
Wootton Bassett Junction Station, c. 1960A view of Wootton Bassett Junction station in Wiltshire, looking west, c.1960, showing the station nameboard, tracks and covered footbridge
Bodmin Road Station, c. 1960Bodmin Road Station, c1960 A view of Bodmin Road Station, Cornwall in c.1960. Bodmin Road station opened in 1859 near Lanhydrock House (now a National Trust property)
Tenbury Wells Station, Worcestershire, c. 1960sA view of Tenbury Wells Station on the Worcestershire-Shropshire border, c.1960s, showing the signalbox, signals and platforms from track height
British Railways pamphlet, c. 1960sA rather colourful pamphlet and map folder for passenger travel in the 1960s
Newquay Station, Cornwall, April 1960A view of Newquay railway station, Cornwall in the spring of 1960, showing locomotive No. 5562 and the Newquay gasworks in the distance
Penzance Station, Cornwall, c. 1960A view of Penzance Station, Cornwall, c.1960, showing the platforms covered by a metal frame roof and a number of passengers awaiting their service
Penzance Station, Cornwall, c. 1970A view of Penzance station, Cornwall, c.1970, showing an intercity sleeper car sitting at the platform. Passengers are making their way along platforms 1 and 2
Penzance Station, Cornwall, c. 1960A view of Penzance station, Cornwall in c.1960, showing the Warship diesel locomotive No.D604, Cossack, sitting alongside Castle Class locomotive, No.7006, Lydford Castle
Marazion Station, Cornwall, c. 1960A view of Marazion Station, Cornwall, c.1960. Situated on the shore of Mounts Bay, Marazion station opened on the Cornish Main Line in 1852 and closed in October 1964
Maiden Newton Station, Dorset, c. 1960A view of Maiden Newton station in Dorset, c.1960, showing the timber train shed and the signal box in the background. Maiden Newton station opened in 1857
Yetminster Station, Dorset, c. 1960A view of Yetminster Station in Dorset, c.1960. The station opened in 1857 on the Wilts, Somerset and Weymouth line, and is now a request stop on the Heart of Wessex line
Melksham Station, c. 1960A view of Melksham station in Wiltshire, looking north. Taken c.1960, the image shows the platforms, signal box, goods shed and covered footbridge
St Germans Station, Cornwall, c. 1960A view of St Germans station in Cornwall, c.1960, showing an unknown Castle Class locomotive arriving into the station. The station opened in 1859 on the Cornish Main Line
St Germans Station and Signal Box, Cornwall, c. 1960A view of St Germans station and signal box, Cornwall, c.1960. The station opened in 1859 on the Cornish Main Line, and lies west of the St Germans Viaduct
Plymouth North Road Station, Devon, 21st April 1960A view of Locomotive no. 5531 sitting at Plymouth North Road station, Devon, with a train from Launceston. The photograph was taken 21st April 1960 and shows station staff
Lostwithiel Station, Cornwall, April 1960A view of Lostwithiel station, Cornwall, April 1960, showing locomotives, No. 3705 and No. 6860 waiting at the station for departure. Lostwithiel opened in 1859 and closed in 1964
Locomotive No. 5932, Haydon Hall, passing through Shrivenham Station, May 1960A view of locomotive No. 5932, Haydon Hall, passing through Shrivenham Station, in Oxfordshire in May 1960. Shrivenham station opened in December 1840 and closed in 1964
Dauntsey Station, c. 1960A view of Dauntsey Station on the main line in Wiltshire, c.1960, showing the platforms, station building and road bridge. Dauntsey station opened in 1868 and closed in 1965
Cleobury Mortimer Station, Shropshire, 1961A view of Cleobury Mortimer Station in Shropshire, looking towards Woofferton. This image shows the station buildings and a railcar at the platform in 1961
Cheltenham Spa (Lansdown), Gloucestershire, 1966A view of the facade of Cheltenham Spa Lansdown station, Gloucestershire, in 1966. The station opened in 1840 and was renamed Cheltenham Spa (Lansdown) in 1925
Kemble station and Water Tower, c. 1960sA view of Kemble station in Gloucestershire, c.1960s, showing the water tank which was granted Grade II listed status in 1986
Kemble Station and Pumping House, Gloucestershire, c. 1960sA view of Kemble station in Gloucestershire, c.1960s, showing the pumping house and the end of the platform. The limestone bridge became Grade II listed in 2015
