Abandoned Lines and Stations
For M and GN information:- The Stations and Structures of the Midland and Great Northern Joint Railway. Two volumes by Nigel Digby.
Contributions to this album would be very welcome.
Other related sites:-
Berney Arms Web. Railways in the Great Yarmouth area. http://berneyarms.co.uk/html/yarmouth/rail/railway.htm
The Reshaping of The Stour Valley Line. The effects of the closure of this line including a photo gallery. http://stourline.co.uk
Disused Stations Site. Nick Catford's excellent resource.. http://www.disused-stations.org.uk/
Kings Lynn to Hunstanton you tube. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lyp3wBqCuvE
Video from 1961 of a class 31 at Rodbridge level Crossing, Long Melford. on the Stour Valley Line. http://www.eafa.org.uk/catalogue/98971
Wisbech and Upwell Tramway. Film from 1961 http://www.eafa.org.uk/catalogue/139644
Last Train From Aldeburgh. Silent film from 10th September 1966. http://www.eafa.org.uk/catalogue/517
Highly recommended. Excellent collection of disused stations on flickr here:- http://www.flickr.com/photos/blue-pelican-railways/
Colour film from 1959 featuring The Cambridge to Mildenhall branch : http://lode.ccan.co.uk/content/catalogue_item/cambridge-to-mildenhall-line-2
Facebook:- Friendly Facebook discussion group here. https://www.facebook.com/groups/497395890391199/?fref=ts
Colour film from the last day of the Cambridge to Sudbury line, taken between Pampisford and Haverhill. 4th March 1967 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8DflFQ3wuqY
Saffron Walden Branch
Saffron Walden Branch, Essex. Bridge Number 2111 between Audley End and Saffron Walden at N.G.R. TL526368 , viewed towards Saffron Walden on 15th September 1959. Note the steep gradient. The bridge carried a farm track. No trace remains today, the cuttings have been filled in and the surrounding area reverting back to pre railway days. Looking at this location on Google Earth it's hard to believe such a structure ever existed. At least this fine example of Victorian railway architecture was recorded on camera. The bridge was one of two, three arched structures between Audley End and Saffron Walden. Passenger services between Audley End, Saffron Walden and Bartlow closed on 7th September 1964. Freight was withdrawn on 28th December 1964. Photo British Railways. Information source "The Saffron Walden Branch" by Peter Paye.
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