Louth station area in the 1970s
Louth South signalbox viewed from what
would have been bay platform 4 used for Mablethorpe & Bardney
services.
PW huts, standing adjacent to the down
line, seen from east.
More of the scene adjacent to the down
line, with station approach through open gate, goods yard and malt kiln
behind.
Another view of Louth South signalbox
and station buildings looking north. Louth engine shed once occupied the
cleared site on right of photo.
The south end of platform 2 on the down
line.
The parcels office on platform 2.
The double door entrance to platforms on
left, the subway to platforms 3 and 4 with ladies room at end of
railings.
The cast plate on the wall denotes 141
miles from London Kings Cross.
Lamp room/porters room. The vans in view
occupy bay platform 1.
The north end of platform 2 with the van
in platform 1,
which once served the Louth to Grimsby
service.
Looking north from platform 2.
View to the north showing the small
semaphore signals now replacing the full size versions
on the bracket which once controlled the
down main and exit from platform 1.
Goods/permanent way stores on east side
of station.
Loco dept workshop. Holy Trinity Church
visible in distance.
Goods/PW crane in yard.
The south end of the old malt kiln, on
North Holme Road, seen from east.
The cottages in Leakes Row, south of the
old malt kiln.
Looking back towards the station, the
signal post showing how the up line has been repurposed as
bi-directional.
Long line of vans standing in front of
the old malt kiln.
Many thanks to Keith Robson for sending
this comprehensive set of photos!