And approaching the Grandstand in first place.....
Freightliner Shed 66506 approaches Market Rasen, that well known place in horse racing circles, with a coal empties likely headed for Immingham Docks and a fresh load.
A shot from the archives taken 5 years ago, and apparently too late to identify the train using the usual sources. It's hard to believe that this traffic, for decades the mainstay freight of the UK railway network, has all but dried up over a few short years.
The station was built by the Great Grimsby and Sheffield Junction Railway in 1848, and once sported an overall roof - one of the supporting walls can just be spotted through the waiting room windows. What remains of the station, including this fine waiting room, are now Grade II listed. (Info courtesy Wikipedia).
13th March 2015
And approaching the Grandstand in first place.....
Freightliner Shed 66506 approaches Market Rasen, that well known place in horse racing circles, with a coal empties likely headed for Immingham Docks and a fresh load.
A shot from the archives taken 5 years ago, and apparently too late to identify the train using the usual sources. It's hard to believe that this traffic, for decades the mainstay freight of the UK railway network, has all but dried up over a few short years.
The station was built by the Great Grimsby and Sheffield Junction Railway in 1848, and once sported an overall roof - one of the supporting walls can just be spotted through the waiting room windows. What remains of the station, including this fine waiting room, are now Grade II listed. (Info courtesy Wikipedia).
13th March 2015