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Maiden Newton Station, Dorset, 1956
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Maiden Newton Station, Dorset, 1956
A view of Maiden Newton station in Dorset, 1956, showing locomotive No. 1467 at the platform.
The station opened in 1857 on the main line, but was also the terminus for the Bridport Railway - this branch line closed finally in May 1975
STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway
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1950s 1956 Dorset Station 1467
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this evocative photograph taken at Maiden Newton Station in Dorset during the year 1956, we witness a scene frozen in time. The station, which first opened its doors in 1857, stands proudly on the main line. Yet, this historic railway hub held an additional significance as the terminus for the Bridport Railway branch line. The image captures the essence of the 1950s railway era, with steam engines still dominating the landscape. At the heart of the scene, we find locomotive No. 1467, its powerful form and intricate details on full display as it rests at the platform, ready for its next journey. The station building, with its red-tiled roof and whitewashed walls, stands tall and grand against the backdrop of the verdant Dorset countryside. The Bridport Railway branch line, which connected Maiden Newton to Bridport, closed its doors for the final time in May 1975. This photograph, therefore, serves as a poignant reminder of a bygone era, when steam trains ruled the rails and the rhythmic chugging of locomotives echoed through the picturesque Dorset landscape. The photograph, taken from the extensive collection of the Steam Museum of the Great Western Railway, transports us back to a time when travel by train was an adventure, and the simple pleasure of watching a steam engine come to life at the station was a common occurrence. This image is a testament to the rich railway heritage that continues to inspire and captivate us today.
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