By 27th December, the line serving platform 1 had already been re-laid, the ''up'' through had disappeared, and the island platform works were well advanced. © David Glasspool

At the eastern end of the layout, conversion of platform 1 into a bay had mostly been completed. The concrete supports are, naturally, those of the island platform under construction. © David Glasspool

The 70-foot-long signal gantry at the eastern end of the layout has disappeared, its much shorter successor being partially visible on the right. Lengthening and re-alignment of the original platform 2 was also underway. © David Glasspool