Thanks to the work of Phil Baines, the buildings in and around the station at Kirkby Stephen East are beginning to take shape now. We present a pictorial update on the station:
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An overview of the station looking west |
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The footbridge down onto the island platform. Note the lift to the left. Way ahead of it's time! |
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An overall roof gives shelter to east-bound passengers |
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Looking east through the station. To the left are goods through lines, sidings and the engine shed |
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That's the main station buildings in place |
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A view from above the roof towards the engine sheds |
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The sheds and turntable. Note the unique electric coal gantry |
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Watering facilities at the west-end of the station site |
That concludes our look at the progress at Kirkby Stephen East station.
In other news, the Ivatt 4MT has progressed a little, with the tender modeling now almost complete. Here are the latest renders:
More soon........................................
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