LMS Route: Evesham to Birmingham

Evesham Station: mre561

Another view of the turntable which was located adjacent to the Saw Mill with Briar Close Lane in background. On the Ordinance Survey map of 1904 the buffer stop seen above did not exist as the track proceeded beyond to the two road locomotive shed. The road seen beyond the buffers provided access to the goods yard facilities which were located in this part of the yard although the main goods facilities were accessed via the High Street.

The Evesham turntable was operated by using the locomotive's vacuum braking system, the hose for connecting to the locomotive being seen suspended from the tall pipe. This made an arduous job easier although it was still beneficial for the engine to be stopped as central as possible to balance the load.

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