Disused Stations: Moreton-in-Marsh

[Source:Darren Kitson]

By the time of this 1902 map a number of changes had taken place and most notably, in respect of the station, a footbridge had been provided. The Shipston-on-Stour branch has been created out of remnants of the former horse tramway and the Up sidings, to the right of station, have been added to. At Todenham Road level crossing, (top centre) a keeper's cottage has now been provided. The Shipston-on-Stour branch was always operated 'one engine in steam' and became semi-famous for its lack of signalling, which is not strictly true as there was a signal north of Todenham Road and another on the approach to Shipston-on-Stour. There was another signal (S.P just below 'Creamery' on this map) which can be seen clearly in one of the aerial photographs. However, the Shipston-on-Stour branch did not officially commence until north of Todenham Road and south thereof was classed a part of the Moreton-in-Marsh sidings. The signal at S.P was therefore technically not a branch signal. The creamery has now appeared, as already mentioned, but the buildings are the same ones as when the site was a foundry. The foundry siding is also still in situ. It may therefore be assumed the creamery took over the foundry buildings but other than on maps such as this, evidence is rather elusive. The siding at the north end of the station is still not connected to the road though the branch platform.

Station Name: MORETON-IN-MARSH