LINCOLNSHIRE RAILWAY STATIONS
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HORNCASTLE - 1930's - Horncastle was the terminus of a 7 mile long branchline from Woodhall Junction on the Lincoln - Boston Loop Line. Surrounded by railways, they had all managed to bypass Horncastle so in 1854 a group of local business deicded to build a line to this small but important regional town. The route opened in 1855 and Horncastle Station was substantial affair with a single platform, run round loop, a short bay platform and a sizeable goods yard serving several local industries including the large mill in the background of this shot. Passenger numbers fell off sharply after World War Two, partly assisted by the fact that the branch had closed for the duration. Passenger services ceased in September 1954 but goods services lasted until April 1971. Seen here before World War Two with the overall roof still in situ.