High winds close Westbury Station 1990
Severe gales on 25th January 1990 caused extensive damage to station roofs - Platform 1 particularly affected with debris strewn over tracks.
Before all lines closed with trains held at outer signals 2 services de-trained passengers at platform ends then escorted over Down Reception line to take refuge in BR social club. CL 153319 forming 2v70 13:05 Brighton - Cardiff Central having been dealt with and 43026 leading on 1a66 13:40 Plymouth - Paddington at end of platform 3. Platform 3 had less debris. The station was evacuated 10 minutes after this shot.
High winds close Westbury Station 1990
Severe gales on 25th January 1990 caused extensive damage to station roofs - Platform 1 particularly affected with debris strewn over tracks.
Before all lines closed with trains held at outer signals 2 services de-trained passengers at platform ends then escorted over Down Reception line to take refuge in BR social club. CL 153319 forming 2v70 13:05 Brighton - Cardiff Central having been dealt with and 43026 leading on 1a66 13:40 Plymouth - Paddington at end of platform 3. Platform 3 had less debris. The station was evacuated 10 minutes after this shot.