Faversham MPD: 73E

Faversham MPD

SE&CR: ''17''; SR: ''FAV''; BR: ''73E''

Late 1970s

An eastward view in the late 1970s shows gradual dismantling of the track work, after the shed's short spell

as a diesel depot. The shed of 1860 had been demolished by this time, but that of 1898 - although re-roofed -

remained in existence. The bay window to the immediate left of the former shed building was part of the Shed

Master's office, which the photographer reported to for his job interview in May 1968. Behind the struts of the

lattice footbridge can be seen the wagon repair shed. The line to Herne Bay and Margate curves off to the left.

© Roger Goodrum

25th February 2006

A wisp of smoke from Bulleid Pacific No. 34067 ''Tangmere'' floats across the front of the former 1898-built

engine shed, which sits within the triangle created by the Thanet and Dover lines. The roof, complete with

concrete lintel and trapezium cross-section, dates from around 1950. The side offices are on the immediate

left, hidden by the vegetation. © David Glasspool

25th February 2006

Looking a little worse for wear, but demonstrating considerable vintage, is the former wagon repair shed. The

locomotive turntable used to be situated immediately adjacent to this structure's wall on the opposite side. The

10th June 2008

The station is in the background of this view, which shows the overgrown site of the demolished engine shed of

1860. The shed of 1897 can be seen emerging from behind the trees, complete with asbestos roof and window

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