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!

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