GWR Route: Moreton-in-Marsh to Shipston-on-Stour

Moreton-in-Marsh Station: gwrmm3070

Looking north along the up platform towards Worcester with the tramway offices and workshops to the left of the photographer. Originally the tramway ran from these buildings more or less parallel to the road bridge before continuing to Stratford upon Avon. When the OW&WR arrived, the line was diverted so that it ran to the right of the island platform, the tracks of which are just visible behind the 'fire devil' and water crane. The gas lit cast-iron lampposts have been replaced by electric lighting on concrete lampposts. Immediately behind the water crane is a traditional cast-iron latrine located at the end of the platform ensuring that it did not cause offence to lady passengers.

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