SCRCA Image: 231281_19xx-xx-xx_BSw_RS_Hellifield-Station-Up-Platform-and-MPD

Image
Hellifield Station 'Up' platform and canopy, with Engine Shed / MPD beyond.
Image Details
Brief description of image
Hellifield Station 'Up' platform and canopy, with Engine Shed / MPD beyond.
Image Type
Context view
Image Contributor
SCRCA Project Contributor: Bob Swallow
Contributor's Reference
PICT0024
Date-related Note
Probably circa 1900-1910
Location Reference(s)
SCRCA site 231281: Hellifield Station
SCRCA structure 231390: Hellifield MPD - Water Tank
SCRCA structure 231400: Hellifield MPD - MR Engine sheds and associated buildings
Image Notes

Description: A view to the northwest along the 'Up' platform of Hellifield Station. Note the uniformed station staff (left foreground), clock (left-centre) and platform canopy (top-centre). The Midland Railway Company's engine shed (MPD) and the associated elevated water tank are visible in the distance (right-centre).

Date: Not known, but probably circa 1900-1910.

General notes: This image forms part of Bob Swallow's personal collection. Its clarity / quality has been adversely affected by the transfer from print to 35mm slide and, more recently, from slide to digital image. However, it is still clear enough to provide interesting and valuable information.