2. Railways

Ipswich to Lowestoft

Reference for dates etc. An Illustrated History of the East Suffolk Railway. John Brodribb.
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The 1048 Ipswich to Lowestoft formed of 2 X 2 car Cravens Units approaches Wickham Market on 28th June 1979. The goods shed on the right was recently demolished for housing. A local campaign to save it was unsuccessful.
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The 1048 Ipswich to Lowestoft formed of 2 X 2 car Cravens Units approaches Wickham Market on 28th June 1979. The goods shed on the right was recently demolished for housing. A local campaign to save it was unsuccessful.

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  • An unidentified loco passes Ferry Lane Crossing as it arrives at Woodbridge c 1940. To the right is the Melton Tramway which led to the Maltings, Sun Wharf and Gladwells Coal Yard.
  • Woodbridge. After an excellent plate of cod and chips at the Station Café, I ventured onto the down platform to record Turbostar 170202 arriving with the 1307 ex Lowestoft. 31st August 2016.
  • This building close to Woodbridge station now comprises retail units, but was originally a grain store with railway access through an entrance to the left and a further siding to the left of the building. It has been extensively modernised and transformed from its original state. Image viewed from the down platform. 31st August 2016.
  • Melton
  • Melton Signal Box. Image :-with kind permission of David Underwood.
  • Melton Station House built in the standard style of the East Suffolk Railway. 15th June 2009
  • Melton facing Woodbridge. 2nd April 2008
  • Wickham Market facing South on 28th June 1979.
  • Wickham Market
  • The 1048 Ipswich to Lowestoft formed of 2 X 2 car Cravens Units approaches Wickham Market on 28th June 1979. The goods shed on the right was recently demolished for housing. A local campaign to save it was unsuccessful.
  • The 1048 Ipswich to Lowestoft pauses at Wickham Market on 28th June 1979. Note the splendid blue BR Eastern Region running in board.
  • View from Wickham Market Bridge on 28th June 1979. The 1048 Lowestoft to Ipswich is arriving at the now abandoned Up platform. The disused goods shed can be seen in the background.
  • Wickham Market showing the now abandoned Up platform. The 1740 Ipswich to Lowestoft is approaching. 18th June 1976
  • Wickham Market. 18th June 1976.
  • Wickham Market on 18th June 1976. 37014 is passing with the Summer Saturdays only 1040 Lowestoft to Liverpool Street.
  • Unknown Class 37 passes Wickham Market on a Lowestoft to Liverpool Street working in the summer of 1981.
  • Wickham Market Station House built in the standard East Suffolk Railway style. 15th June 2009. The building is at present disused and plans are afoot to turn it into a community resource. <a href="http://stationhousecampseaashe.co.uk/">http://stationhousecampseaashe.co.uk/</a>
  • Turbostar 170204 in "one" livery stands at Wickham Market with the 0938 Liverpool Street to Lowestoft working on 2nd April 2008.
  • Turbostar 170204 in "one" livery arrives at Wickham Market with the 0938 Liverpool Street to Lowestoft service on 2nd April 2008. The abandoned Up platform is to the left.
  • Wickham Market
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