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Underneath the arches....
©Chris Talbot
©Nigel Smith
©Sebastian Ballard
©Sebastian Ballard
©Sebastian Ballard
The ex-LSW London - West Country main line is in the foreground and the Shed is behind the engine, Collett 4-6-0 No. 6851 'Hurst Grange' (built 11/37, withdrawn 8/65). Just a month before withdrawal it is still in steam, but bereft of nameplates and number-plates! The GWR, which worked into Basingstoke from Reading, had its own little Depot at the east end of the station, but this was closed in 11/50. after which WR engines were serviced at this ex-LSW Depot.
©Ben Brooksbank
Arriving from the west, Southampton, Winchester or Salisbury.
©Sebastian Ballard
As seen from Alencon Link. For most of the year the trees block this view.
©Sebastian Ballard
As seen from South View cemetery, looking across Chapel Hill.
©Sebastian Ballard
An important company for Basingstoke. Their name appears on the railway station platform boards.
©Sebastian Ballard
The facade is perhaps a little more sympathetic than normal since it faces the new Victory Heights 'luxury' apartment development.
©Sebastian Ballard
Winterthur offices close to Basingstoke station. I bet most people use the lift.
©Sebastian Ballard
Used by trains coming from the southwest and heading towards Reading. The X-Country service. The office block in the background is home to Winterthur.
©Sebastian Ballard
As seen from the southside of the railway line by Basingstoke station.
©Sebastian Ballard
See http://www.winterthur-life.co.uk/ContactUs.htm
©Sebastian Ballard

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