Rushden, Higham & Wellingborough Railway
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The Rushden, Higham & Wellingborough Railway is a heritage railway operated by the Rushden Historical Transport Society in the United Kingdom. The aim is to re-open the ex-Midland Railway branch line from Wellingborough to Higham Ferrers, which had been closed completely in 1971. At present (2006) a ΒΌ mile stretch of the line is operating at Rushden station.
[edit] Rushden station
Rushden station has been preserved by the group. The station building is fully intact and open with no admission fee although donations are requested. The footbridge is presently missing at Rushden - a level crossing divides the platform into two sections. A replacement footbridge similar to the original is awaiting installation, at which point the missing section of platform will be replaced. On operating days trains use a separate platform slightly to the east. There is a signalbox on site also. To the west immediately after the station there is a bridge missing. To the east the line ends just short of a bridge. It is planned to extend through this soon and onwards towards Higham Ferrers.
[edit] Rolling Stock
On site can be found a number of Mark 1 carriages and a Gresley buffet car. In addition the line has a few industrial steam locomotives and some small diesel shunters. Frequently a number of preserved buses and coaches can also be found on the site.
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