Jagdpanther
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This is my first post so hello to all and hope you like it!
A quick search showed that this has been mentioned here before but here are some pictures.
Broomielaw station lies about two miles from Barnard Castle on the old line to Darlington. Opened in 1856 as a private station for the Bowes-Lyon family who lived at nearby Streatlam Hall (the Queen Mother's family - hence its nickname), it later opened to the public in 1942. The line closed in 1965 and after the track was lifted the station was just left to decay. 46 years later the platform, booking hall, canopy and signal box are all still there, swallowed by the undergrowth. This is how it looked a couple of months ago.
The western edge of the platform is just visible. Just wait till you get inside those bushes!
Station looking east.
Booking hall
Wooden canopy and cast iron supports all still there
Signal box, 100m east of station.
Broomielaw is well documented elsewhere on the internet and is easy enough to find. The adjacent station masters house is a private residence so please show respect and consideration if you visit.
A quick search showed that this has been mentioned here before but here are some pictures.
Broomielaw station lies about two miles from Barnard Castle on the old line to Darlington. Opened in 1856 as a private station for the Bowes-Lyon family who lived at nearby Streatlam Hall (the Queen Mother's family - hence its nickname), it later opened to the public in 1942. The line closed in 1965 and after the track was lifted the station was just left to decay. 46 years later the platform, booking hall, canopy and signal box are all still there, swallowed by the undergrowth. This is how it looked a couple of months ago.
The western edge of the platform is just visible. Just wait till you get inside those bushes!
Station looking east.
Booking hall
Wooden canopy and cast iron supports all still there
Signal box, 100m east of station.
Broomielaw is well documented elsewhere on the internet and is easy enough to find. The adjacent station masters house is a private residence so please show respect and consideration if you visit.