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This deserted spare ground is all that is left of the disused Scotswood Railway Station
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This deserted spare ground is all that is left of the disused Scotswood Railway Station
This deserted spare ground is all that is left of the disused Scotswood Railway Station in Newcastle, and as you can see access to the main line is restricted only by an open fence on 22nd October 1969
NCJ
NCJ Archive
Mirrorpix
England
JS*7360701
Media ID 21636598
© Mirrorpix
Derelict Fence Journey Public Transport Rails Railway Stations Track Trains Weeds
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This haunting print captures the desolation and abandonment of the once bustling Scotswood Railway Station in Newcastle. Taken on 22nd October 1969, it reveals a bleak scene where only a deserted spare ground remains as a solemn reminder of its former glory. The disused station stands as a testament to an era when trains were the lifeblood of public transport, connecting communities and facilitating journeys across the country. Now, all that is left are remnants of tracks covered by overgrown weeds and rusted rails that once guided countless locomotives. In this snapshot, we witness how access to the main line is now restricted by nothing more than an open fence. The absence of any human presence further emphasizes the isolation felt within these derelict surroundings. As we gaze upon this image from Memory Lane Prints, we can't help but reflect on how time has transformed this place into a ghostly relic. It serves as a poignant reminder of progress and change within our society – reminding us that what was once vibrant can eventually fade away. Let this photograph transport you back to the 1960s, evoking nostalgia for an era gone by. Feel the weight of history as you contemplate how such grand stations have been reduced to mere memories captured through lenses like NCJ's.
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