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A general view of Soho Station signal cabin and the station's extensive sidings seen on 5th August 1957

A general view of Soho Station signal cabin and the station's extensive sidings seen on 5th August 1957. The photographer is looking towards Winson Green Junction and on to New Street station. Soho station lies directly behind the photographer whilst the bridge, which neatly frames the photograph, carried Soho Street over the railway the bridge forming part of the station. There were two stations built, the first opening on 1st July 1852 whilst its replacement opened in 1886 and survived until 23rd May 1949 when the station closed to passengers.

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