Boston in 1950s - 1960s


(photo - courtesy of Simon Lathlane)
Superb atmospheric photo of Boston station, probably in early 1950s, showing an unidentified Q6 class with a coal train


(photo - courtesy of Bryan Seals)
B1 61302 (the last known B1 ever to visit Boston ) leaving Boston
towards Sleaford on the evening of March 30th 1966.


(photo - courtesy of Bryan Seals)
76051 is being turned, prior to the same working on the 1st April 1966.
This was one of the last regular steam workings out of Boston, which finished completely in mid April.


(photo - courtesy of Bryan Seals)
76089 passing Sleaford Junction signalbox on 16th March 1966.


(photo - courtesy of Bryan Seals)
Part of the old GNR works at Boston. Boston "Stump" is seen on right of photo.


(photo - Chris "Fred" Barker)
76051 on 1st April 1966 passing Watermans Call, just west of Hubberts Bridge with the incoming Colwick freight to Boston.


(photo - Chris "Fred" Barker)
61003 Gazelle leaving Boston on the Sleaford curve on a very grimy day - 22 12 1965.
 


(photo - Steve Priestley)
Brush type 2 at Boston with a north bound train in late 1960`s.


(photo Mark Higgins)
A 1970`s view of Boston station looking northwards.


(photo - Steve Priestley)
Brush 4 D1560 at Boston Station on 5/12/69 with the 0825 Cleethorpes-Kings Cross express.


(photo - Steve Priestley)
D2021, D2023 with flat wagon and D4065 in the bay on 30/11/69.


(photo David Leggott)
Class K2/2 61767 on shunting duties at north end Boston station c1960
 

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