Lincoln
to Wrawby Junction in 1970s - 2
(Photographs
by M. A. King - 1st September 1970)
Entering Market Rasen station from the
Lincoln direction.
Evidence of coal traffic in the yard.
Station signalbox.
Market Rasen signalbox standing at the
Lincoln end of the up platform. This signalbox has been preserved
at the Great Central Railway in Leicestershire and is fully operational
at Quorn & Woodhouse station.
Looking south towards Lincoln - 3/9/72.
A tidy platform scene with large running
in board.
The station at this time saw a through
HST service from Cleethorpes to Kings Cross via Newark Northgate -
3/9/72
Following closure of the East
Lincolnshire line in 1970 Market Rasen was promoted as the railhead for
passengers from Louth -3/9/72.
A substantial waiting shelter on the up
platform.
as above - 3/9/72.
The grand entrance to the station for
passengers - 3/9/72.
The exterior looking towards the town -
3/9/72.
The exterior looking south - 3/9/72.
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