LMS Route: Birmingham New Street to Lichfield

Wylde Green Station: lnwrwg3357b

Close up showing part of the larger structure located on the up platform and a clear view of the Third Class sign advising where passengers were to wait. The overhang of the roof on this structure appears to be greater than that seen on the down platform. It was common throughout all UK railway stations for a Ladies Only Waiting Room to be provided which also accessed an internal toilet. On the other hand the Gentlemen's facilities of latrine and WC were accessed separately directly from the platform. The large ornate weighing machine would be used by station staff to determine the cost of parcels being sent by train. The term parcels covered a wide variety of loads and effectively meant anything that could be put in a guards van as can be seen in this image at Coventry'lnwrcov599a'.

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