The early days of preservation at Murton.

 

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Above, The site we now occupy at Murton before any developments took place.

Above, The site where the station is now located, soon after arrival from Starbeck

Above, The start of trackwork, laying the pointwork into the siding and shed area

Above, After the pointwork in the previous picture was assembled

Above, The running line being weeded and made fit for use

Above, The train in the early days, using Churchill and Ruston DS88. Passengers were carried in the guards van.

Above, Before the construction of the station, our platform was a bit 'basic'

Above, This first phase of track renewal