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South end of station, from passengers footbridge, looking towards Marks Tey. Base
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South end of station, from passengers footbridge, looking towards Marks Tey. Base
South end of station, from passengers footbridge, looking towards Marks Tey. Base of junction signal box visible beneath public footpath bridge, peak roofed lime wagons stand on private siding. Line in left foreground serves short dock
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1911 Footbridge Imagination Works Locomotive National Railway Museum Railway Sep13 Sep13 12 Signal Box Station Steam Locomotive Tracks Train Transport
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This print takes us back in time to the year 1911, capturing the south end of Sudbury Station from a passenger's footbridge. The view extends towards Marks Tey, offering a glimpse into the bustling railway activity of that era. The image showcases an impressive locomotive at work, billowing steam as it powers through the tracks. The imagination works overtime as we envision the excitement and anticipation felt by passengers awaiting their train journeys. A peak-roofed lime wagon stands on a private siding nearby, adding a touch of industrial charm to the scene. One cannot miss spotting the base of a junction signal box beneath a public footpath bridge in this photograph. It serves as a reminder of how crucial these structures were in ensuring smooth operations and safe passage for trains during that time. The composition also highlights an intriguing detail - a line in the left foreground that served as a short dock. This feature hints at additional transportation possibilities beyond just rail travel, providing insight into how interconnected different modes of transport were back then. Preserved with care by the National Railway Museum (NRM), this print offers us an invaluable window into history. It allows us to appreciate not only the technological advancements made over time but also provides inspiration for future innovations within railway systems worldwide. Let this image transport you to another era where steam locomotives ruled supreme and stations like Sudbury buzzed with life and movement.
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