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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