The photos below are by Derek Knott, courtesy of Andrew Knott:
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| A Midland Railway 5 compartment 3rd heads south from Marley Hill on 24 October 1992 |
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| Peter taking a break from unloading the carriage body onto Causey Arch platform |
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| Later, while someone paints inside, Martin, John, Ian & Kev tidy up the exterior |
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| Martin, Ian, John & Kev are doing woodwork, painting & steps |
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| Ian & Graeme making a canopy for the main entrance of Causey waiting room |
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| Ian, Graeme & Martin continue |
The carriage body was salvaged from Allonby in Cumbria. It gave good service as a waiting room for several years, including as grotto support / soup kitchen here at the North Pole. It was later destroyed in an arson attack.
The photos above are by Derek Knott, courtesy of Andrew Knott
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