Station Collection (page 7)

Stratford on Avon Station
A view of Stratford on Avon station showing the signals and footbridge, with a couple of trains waiting at the platforms

Willersey Halt in Gloucestershire
A view of Willersey Halt looking towards Honeybourne on the Stratford on Avon to Cheltenham line, showing the wooden platform, nameboard and pagoda shelter. The halt opened in 1904 and closed in 1960

Laverton Halt in Gloucestershire, 1955
A view of locomotive number 5514 at Laverton Halt on the Stratford on Avon to Cheltenham line in Gloucestershire in July 1955

Female Refreshment Attendant, c. 1918
A member of Refreshment Department staff is photographed manning the platform trolley at Paddington Station circa 1918. Photographs such as this

Anti-aircraft platform at Swindon Station c. 1940
An anti-aircraft platform can be seen in this image of Swindon Station, but what is most intriguing is the very small Swindon Junction sign hanging in the centre of the platform canopy

Image 3 Sudbrook Pumping Station
Other Bridges, Viaducts & Tunnels, Image 3 Sudbrook Pumping Station

Swindon Junction Station Refreshment Room, 1929
A formal set up is seen here inside the Swindon Junction refreshment rooms. The walls are adorned with GWR publicity images of tourist destinations on the network

Sandbag protection at Birmingham Snow Hill Station
Railway stations were on high alert during the war years. The principal stations on the GWR network were used by hundreds of people each day

Christmas Decorations at Paddington Station, 1955
Paddington Station can been seen here decorated for Christmas, 1955. A Santas grotto in the form of a windmill is in the centre of the image

Porters at Paddington Station, c. 1914
Three porters pose proudly at Paddington Station, London, c.1914. They are stood in front of some advertising boards displaying various GWR posters

Vera Bray, Rail Travel Advisor, Cardiff Station 1957
This is Vera Bray, photographed in November 1957. After working for the railways as a clerk for 16 years, Vera took on the role of being the very first Rail Travel Advisor at Cardiff Central Station

Bristol Temple Meads Sketch by Ken Howard
This sketch of Bristol Temple Meads station was created by British artist Ken Howard (1932-2022). The image was used by British Rail on a Christmas card in the 1980s

Churston Station, c1910
This view of Churston Station shows both the lines to Brixham and Kingswear. The platform for Brixham is on the left hand side

Brixham Station Fish Dock
This image of the Brixham Station fish dock dates from about 1960. Brixham was a popular fishing town and exported their fish to larger towns and cities

Brixham Station, c1910
This view of Brixham Station shows passengers and an unknown locomotive waiting at the platform. Various coal and fish wagons can be seen on the right hand side of the picture

Tank engine, No. 1452, waiting at Brixham Station
This view of the 0-4-2 tank locomotive waiting at Brixham Station was probably taken in the late 1950s. The locomotive was taken out of service in June 1960

Paddington Station Approach, 1992
This photograph shows the approach to London Paddington station during track remodelling in 1992. The A40 Westway Overpass runs on the right of the image, with Westbourne Bridge on the left

Paddington Station, 1992
This photograph shows the approach to London Paddington station during track remodelling in 1992. The overall roof of Paddington station can be seen on the right of the image and Bishops Bridge

Reading Station, c. 1988
This photograph shows Reading Station in Berkshire, c.1988, prior to the redevelopment of the station in 1989. An Intercity 125 is at one of the platforms and the Victorian station building

Reading Station, September 1991
This photograph shows lines of track approaching Reading Station in Berkshire in September 1991, with the Royal Mail office behind

Reading Station, c. 1994
This photograph shows the main concourse of Reading station in Berkshire, c.1994, showing the 1989 redeveloped station design and the escalators to go up to platforms 5 to 10

Paddington Station, Platform 1, 1967
A 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, Platform 1 Reconstruction, 1967
A view of platform 1 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 Reconstruction, 1967
A 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, 1967
A view of Platforms 4 and 5 at London Paddington station in October 1967, shortly before platform reconstruction commenced

Purton Station, steps to road bridge
A 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

Purton Station, Wiltshire, 1961
A 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

Purton Station, looking towards Gloucester
This image shows Purton Station in Wiltshire, looking towards Gloucester. Passengers are on the platform and the station buildings and goods shed can be seen

Purton Station, Wiltshire
A view of Purton Station in North Wiltshire, showing station buildings and goods shed. The station opened in 1841 and closed in 1964

King George VI Funeral Cortege, Windsor Central Station, 1952
This photograph shows the funeral cortege of King George VI leaving Windsor Central Station in February 1952

Awaiting Arrival of Funeral Train of King George VI, Paddington, 15th February 1952
This photograph was taken from platform 9 at Paddington station on the 15th February 1952. It shows a large number of military personnel assembled on the platform awaiting the arrival of the funeral

Royal Tour of West Country - Truro Station Decorations, 9th May 1956
This image shows Truro station decorated in preparation for the Royal Tour of West Country, 9th May 1956

Royal Tour of Worcestershire & Herefordshire - Station Decorations at Hagley, April 1957
This photograph shows the station decorations at Hagley prepared for The Queens Royal Tour of Worcestershire & Herefordshire in late April 1957

Royal Tour of Worcestershire & Herefordshire - The Queen & Prince Philip Arriving at Worcester Shrub Hill Station
This photograph shows The Queen & Prince Philip arriving at Worcester Shrub Hill Station on their Royal Tour of Worcestershire & Herefordshire in late April 1957

Cardiff Station Decorations for Commonwealth Games, 23rd July 1958
This photograph shows the Cardiff Station Decorations for the British Empire and Commonwealth Games, taken at night on the 23rd July 1958

Station Decorations for Royal Visit to Cardiff, 5th August 1960
This photograph shows some of the station decorations prepared for her majestys Royal Visit to Cardiff on the 5th August 1960

Royal Visit to Cardiff & Station Decorations, 5th August 1960
This photograph shows the station decorations at Cardiff prepared in advance of the Royal Visit on 5th August 1960, with flags, banners and crests

Welshpool Station Decorations for Duke of Edinburghs Visit, 24th July 1958
This image shows the station decorations at Welshpool for the Duke of Edinburghs visit on 24th July 1958

Royal Tour of Wales - Pembroke Town Station, 1955
This image captures Pembroke Town Station decorated ready for H.M. The Queens Royal Tour of Wales in 1955

H. M. The Queen at Pembroke Town Station, 8th August 1955
This photograph shows The Queen being greeted by the Lord Lieutenant at Pembroke Town Station on a Royal Tour of Wales in 8th August 1955

Royal Visit to Bristol Temple Meads, 5th December 1958
This image shows H.M. Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip on a visit to Bristol Temple Meads station on 5th December 1958

Bristol Temple Meads Decorated for Queens Visit, 17th April 1956
This photograph shows how Bristol Temple Meads station was decorated for Queen Elizabeth IIs visit on 17th April 1956

Decorations at Bristol Temple Meads for Queens Visit, 1956
This photograph shows the façade of Bristol Temple Meads station decorated for Queen Elizabeth IIs visit in 1956

Stratford on Avon Station, Warwickshire, 1956
A view of Stratford on Avon station in Warwickshire, taken 29th April 1956 from the road bridge overlooking the platforms while two trains are waiting at the station

Locomotive No. 6863 at Stratford on Avon
A view of locomotive number 6863 and 10 coaches passing through Stratford on Avon. Loco no. 5311 is in the running loop with goods wagons in the background on the left

Loco No. 6435 at Stratford on Avon Station, 1965
A 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

Stratford on Avon Station, 1959
A view of Stratford on Avon station on 29th August 1959, taken looking towards Birmingham. A GWR diesel railcar is at the platform

Stratford on Avon Station, 1956
A view of Stratford on Avon station taken on 15th September 1956 from the platform, showing the nameboard and covered footbridge

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