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Old 17th January 2012, 15:47
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Originally Posted by rainworthgord View Post
Retford pre-flyunder. Flat crossing at southern end with Whisker Hill curve linking the then one level three platform station with the GCR line to Sheffield.
Also another vote for Victoria (the proper one in Nottingham!) Plus quirky and confusing Trent (famous variation on the Lord's Prayer 'Lead us not into Trent station')
From what I remember of Retford, Windy and cold in winter but still worth a trip now and again, I however prefered Grantham with its sheds full of Steam and loads of sidings and marshalling yards. Those were good memories for sure.
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Phil
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