East Lincolnshire Railway Line
Last week of operation 1970 - 2


(photo - the Howe collection)
Firsby station, viewed from north,  with GNR overall roof which survived to end of service.


(photo - the Howe collection)
Dmu in down platform at Firsby.


(photo - the Howe collection)
An atmospheric down platform scene with GPO staff loading mail on a Grimsby Town train at Firsby.


(photo - the Howe collection)
Firsby station from south end viewed from in front of station signalbox.


(photo the Howe collection)
The level crossing at south end of Firsby station with a nice selection of GNR somersault signals.


(photo the Howe collection)
View of up starting signal from train. Also shown is
the unusual double crossing gate which protected the Skegness bay.


(photo - the Howe collection)
The view to the north with Firsby North signalbox seen in distance.


(photo - the Howe collection)
The dmu leaves Firsby revealing the north end of station.


(photo - the Howe collection)
Firsby North box which controlled access to platform 3 from northern end.

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