Athelney Station and Signal Box, Somerset, c. 1960
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Athelney Station and Signal Box, Somerset, c. 1960
A view of Athelney Station on the Somerset Levels, c.1960, showing the signal box and station building on the right of the image.
Athelney station opened on the Yeovil-Taunton Line in 1853 and closed in June 1964
STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway
Media ID 11923254
© STEAM Museum of the GWR
1960s Signal Box Somerset Station Athelney Somerset Levels
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This print from the STEAM Museum of the GWR takes us back to a bygone era in Athelney, Somerset. The image showcases Athelney Station and Signal Box, capturing the essence of rural charm that defined this picturesque corner of England during the 1960s. In this snapshot frozen in time, we are transported to a simpler age where steam locomotives chugged along the Yeovil-Taunton Line. The station building stands proudly on the right side of the frame, exuding an air of nostalgia with its traditional architecture. Its walls have witnessed countless comings and goings over more than a century since it first opened its doors in 1853. The signal box adjacent to the station is another focal point in this scene. A testament to human ingenuity and precision, it served as a vital control center for train operations during those years. From here, dedicated railway workers ensured smooth passage for trains traversing through these idyllic Somerset Levels. Sadly, like many other stations across Britain's rail network, Athelney Station bid farewell to passengers in June 1964 when it closed its doors forever. However, thanks to images like this one preserved at STEAM Museum of GWR, we can still marvel at its beauty and reminisce about an era when steam engines ruled these tracks
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