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LMS Route: Rugby to Wolverhampton

Adderley Park Station: lnwr_add1483a

Close up showing the porter's barrow crossing which ran between the two platforms at the Birmingham end of the station

Close up of image 'lnwr_add1483' showing the porter's barrow crossing which ran between the two platforms at the Birmingham end of the station. Behind the lattice post of the down signals is the platelayers hut used as a base by the gang maintaining this section of the line. Platelayers were responsible for inspecting and maintaining the track, including all its component parts such as rails, sleepers, fishplates, bolts, etc. Their duties include greasing points, and generally watching for wear and tear. When sections of track require complete replacement, larger teams of platelayers would be drafted in to work together, normally over a weekend.

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