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Uffington Station, Oxfordshire, August 1959
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Uffington Station, Oxfordshire, August 1959
A view of locomotive No. 90676 passing through Uffington station in Oxfordshire while transporting goods in August 1959. The image also shows Uffington signal box.
Uffington station opened in June 1864 on the Faringdon Railway and closed in December 1964
STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway
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1950s 1959 August Goods Oxfordshire Signal Box Station Summer Uffington
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In this evocative black-and-white photograph captured in August 1959, we witness the majestic sight of locomotive No. 90676 gracefully passing through Uffington station in Oxfordshire. The scene transports us back in time to an era of steam power and bustling railway activity. Uffington station, nestled in the picturesque countryside, first opened its doors in June 1864 as part of the Faringdon Railway. This historic railway line connected the market town of Faringdon with the larger railway network, providing essential transport links for the local community. The image showcases the station's quaint charm, with its red-brick buildings and traditional signal box standing proudly against the backdrop of lush greenery. The station's nameplate, adorned with the distinctive 'Faringdon Railway' insignia, adds an authentic touch to the scene. At the heart of the photograph is the powerful locomotive No. 90676, belching out plumes of steam as it diligently transports a haul of goods through the station. The engine's gleaming metal surfaces and intricate details are a testament to the engineering prowess of the time. The summer sun casts long shadows over the platform, bathing the scene in a warm, golden light. The tranquil atmosphere is shattered only by the rhythmic clatter of the train wheels on the tracks and the distant hoot of the engine's horn. This photograph offers a captivating glimpse into the past, providing a poignant reminder of the role that railway stations like Uffington played in the daily lives of people in rural communities during the 1950s. The station, which closed its doors for the last time in December 1964, now stands as a cherished piece of railway history.
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