The main station buildings along the Sutton Park line were all pretty much of the same 1879 Midland Railway design, resembling two gable-end cottages joined by a central structure.
Those at Aldridge were demolished in 1972, with Penns following shortly afterwards.
Streetly and Sutton Park survived in private use until the 1990s, when they too were reduced to rubble.
The real surprise is at Sutton Town, which was the first station along the route to close as long ago as 1925, where both up and down-side buildings remain !
Here we see
1 The gate at High Street across the pathway leading to the Town station (actually on the upside of the railway).
2 The railway below High Street bridge (no.32) looking towards the Sutton Town site.
3 Looking back towards bridge 32 from rail level.
4 37603 + 37601 passing the downside building with 6M56 Berkeley - Crewe flask.
5 Another view of the buildings, looking towards the Sutton Park and Walsall direction, which are now used as solicitors offices and are fenced off from the railway.
No trace of any platforms remain on either side...
1 comment:
All the Park line stations looked similar, some nice work there, interesting pics.
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