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Railways: Beeching’s axe

30 June 2021

By Sean Kelly

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  • 1960 Cat no. 212334

    Proposal To Close Down The Saxmundham To Aldeburgh Railway Line

    1960

    A diesel train makes the journey from Saxmundham to Aldeburgh.

    Cat no. 212334

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  • 1963 Cat no. 217165

    Jim Prior MP, East Suffolk Line

    1963

    The MP discusses the implications of Beeching’s plan to close the East Suffolk railway line.

    Cat no. 217165

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  • 1963 Cat no. 213956

    Disused Railways And Stations, Norfolk

    1963

    Weeds are already growing between the tracks and around disused stations.

    Cat no. 213956

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  • 1964 Cat no. 213365

    Rail Closures

    1964, Fakenham (Norfolk)

    A location report from Fakenham station, which is due to close under Beeching’s second round of cuts. A passenger describes how the cuts will leave her stranded.

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  • 1963 Cat no. 9860

    Railways Stations For Sale

    1963

    Former stations are selling fast to city dwellers seeking a rural retreat, reveals a district surveyor.

    Cat no. 9860

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