Signal Box and level crossing at Kirkham

The signal box dates from c. 1856. Built for the York and North Midland Railway, probably designed by G. T. Andrews. It is now a grade II listed building.

Kirkham Abbey railway station was a minor station serving the village of Kirkham in North Yorkshire, on the York to Scarborough Line and was opened on 5 July 1845 by the York and North Midland Railway. It closed on 22 September 1930.The station building, now a private dwelling, is situated to the right out of picture)

The station was originally just named Kirkham, but the 'Abbey' suffix was added on 1 June 1875, to take into account the proximity of the ruins of Kirkham Priory. (See sign on the signal box)

Tanja - Loughcrew, , Andy Rodker, Fred Fouarge and 8 other people have particularly liked this photo

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Ulrich John ^club

That's really very interesting, Doug ! The conversation with Norbert gives me a lot of additional information.

6 years ago.

Doug Shepherd ^club has replied to Ulrich John ^club

I'm glad it is of interest to you Ulrich. Thanks for your visit.

Best regards, Doug

6 years ago.

Boarischa Krautmo ^club

first time I see such a type of gates.....
like your processing.

6 years ago.

Doug Shepherd ^club has replied to Boarischa Krautmo ^club

Thanks very much Boarischa. They are an old design, I think not many left now.

Best regards, Doug

6 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne

I am so glad it's listed Doug! I love these kind of pictures. So nostalgic for those of us of a certain age ;-)) A beautiful shot. Regards, Rosa.

6 years ago.

Doug Shepherd ^club has replied to Rosalyn Hilborne

Thanks once again for your visit and kind comments Rosa, much appreciated. I guess one day the signal box will become redundant when the 'digital' railway comes to the north, if ever. I think a better improvement would be to have enough seats and for the trains to run on time!!

All the best, Doug

6 years ago.

Fred Fouarge ^club

HFF Doug

6 years ago.

Doug Shepherd ^club has replied to Fred Fouarge ^club

Thanks very much Fred,

6 years ago.

Fred Fouarge ^club

ik zie de wolken daar,,,,hier heb ik al drie maanden geen wolk meer gezien en regen al helemaal niet meer...en temp tot 38 graden
mooie foto doug

6 years ago.

Doug Shepherd ^club has replied to Fred Fouarge ^club

Most of the days have been blue skies but this day the clouds decided to come over which was okay as it suited the subject matter of the pictures. Only 25-30 degrees here near the coast. Thanks for your visit and kind comment Fred.

Have a good day, Doug

6 years ago.

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