Station Info

[03_179]

Morning,

I'm looking into a station I am interested in knowing a little more about Waddon Marsh.

How can I find out the following info:

• Length of platform (It easily accommodated a 2 car EPB and a 2 car cl.456.)
• The width of the platforms.
• The dimensions of the signal box.
• Dimensions of the footbridge.

Also is it possible to get a track plan/sectional appendix from the 1970s showing the mileages and signals etc.?

Thanks in advance.

 

[Waldgrun]

Firstly in the peice you linked to it states the the wooden platform to be 170 feet long, I wouldn't have thought it to have altered when it was replaced.
The foot bridge looks to be a standard model from Exmouth Junction works which might help you to find out its details.

 

[03_179]

Thanks Waldgrun,

I've looked for photos of old pre EPB stock at the platforms in it's wooden days but cannot find any at the moment. I'd be able to get a better idea of the length using them.

A 2EPB works out at 128ft and a cl.456 works out at 185ft. I travelled on the line a few times but can't remember if the 456s 'overhung' the platform. If the old wooden one was 170ft then a 2EPB sits comfortably on it but a cl.456 wouldn't.

Thanks again ... I'll keep digging.

 

[Llanigraham]

Try looking at the old 6" OS maps for the area; they are available on-line.
They should also show signal positions

 

[30907]

A Google image search for Waddon Marsh throws up a fair few photos and schematis and signalling diagrams.

The 1978 Appendix gives mileages as

West Croydon 6m12c
B box 6.04
Waddon Marsh 4.79
Beddington Lane 3.57
Mitcham Jn 3.04

BTW a 456 isn't 185ft long - that would mean 28m long vehicles!