Grimsby to Habrough in 1970s


(photo - M.A. King)
After leaving Grimsby Town westwards came Wellowgate box and then Friargate signalbox, seen here on 10th Sept 1972.


(photo - M.A. King)
Another view of Friargate box which controlled the level crossing over Cartergate. 10/9/72


(photo - Steve Clark)
Within a very short distance came Littlefield Lane signalbox and crossing.

(Photo - Sandra Howlett)
The clock from Littlefield Lane signalbox


(photo - author)
An early 1980s view of Great Coates station signalbox from down platform.


(photo - M.A. King)
Healing station up platform 27/9/69 - looking westwards.


(photo - M.A. King)
Healing station up platform 27/9/69. - looking eastwards.


(photo - M.A. King)
Healing station signalbox looking towards Stallingborough.

 

(photo - M.A. King)
Stallingborough station lookind westwards towards Habrough. 10/4/71


(photo - M.A. King)

Stallingborough station looking eastwards towards Grimsby. 10/4/71.


(photo - M.A. King)
Stallingborough goods shed, disconnected from rail system - seen 10/4/71


(photo - M.A. King)
Showing the substantial goods shed and large goods yard - 10/4/71

 

(photo - M.A. King)
Stallingborough`s up platform generous waiting facilities.
 

(photo - M.A. King)
Stallingborough signalbox on the downside of the crossing. Later replaced in 2006 by a brick structure on the up platform.


(photo - M.A. King)
A final view of Stallingborough - box, semaphores, goods shed, crossing gates and up platform buildings all now gone.


(photo - M.A. King)
Roxton sidings controlled road crossing of Roxton Lane between Stallingborough and Habrough even after the sidings were removed. 26/7/70


(photo - M.A. King)
Habrough station with its staggered platforms. The lines to Ulceby & New Holland branched off to the right here seen beyond crossing. 10/4/71


(photo - M.A. King)
Taken from station footbridge.


(photo - M.A. King)
A fine view of Habrough Junction with a dmu approaching from New Holland direction. 27/9/69


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