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Uffington Station, Oxfordshire, May 1957
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Uffington Station, Oxfordshire, May 1957
A view of Uffington Station in Oxfordshire, May 1957, showing Uffington signal box, the bridge over the tracks and empty platforms.
Uffington station opened in June 1864 on the Faringdon Railway and closed in December 1964
STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway
Media ID 7969529
© STEAM Museum of the GWR
1950s 1957 Bridge Oxfordshire Platform Signal Box Spring Station Track Uffington
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Step back in time to Uffington Station, Oxfordshire, in the enchanting month of May 1957. This print captures a nostalgic view of Uffington Station, frozen in its heyday. The image showcases the charming Uffington signal box standing tall amidst a backdrop of verdant spring foliage. A quaint bridge gracefully arches over the railway tracks, inviting curious travelers to embark on their journeys. As we delve into this snapshot from history, we are transported to an era when steam locomotives chugged along these very tracks and bustling platforms welcomed passengers with open arms. However, at the time this photograph was taken, Uffington Station had already begun its slow descent towards closure. Opened in June 1864 as part of the Faringdon Railway network, Uffington Station served as a vital transportation hub for locals and visitors alike. Yet by December 1964, it bid farewell to its final passengers and closed its doors forever. This evocative image serves as a poignant reminder of an era long gone but not forgotten – where train whistles echoed through picturesque Oxfordshire landscapes and stations like Uffington were gateways to adventure. It is a testament to our rich railway heritage that continues to captivate hearts even today.
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