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Railways

Did you know that at one time St Albans had seven railway stations? Hertfordshire is still crossed by a number of railway lines. find out more about them here.

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    A SHORT-LIVED 'ODDITY' ON THE HERTFORD LOOP

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    Ayot St Peter Station

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  • Broxbourne Station

    Broxbourne Station

    Broxbourne
  • Buntingford Branch Line

    Buntingford Branch Line

    A lost railway of Hertfordshire
  • Cheshunt Railway, 1825

    Cheshunt Railway, 1825

    A little-known transport first
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    Croxley Wiggenhall Road Depot

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    Hitchin

    Station photos
  • Hitchin Train Station

    Hitchin Train Station

    A photograph from July 1881
  • Last train to Buntingford

    Last train to Buntingford

    a poem
  • Official Portrait of Hitchin Station Staff 1906

    Official Portrait of Hitchin Station Staff 1906

    This is the official portrait of the Hitchin station staff around 1906, taken by Herbert H Minnis. Back row: 6th from ...
  • Potters Bar Train crash

    Potters Bar Train crash

    Garden City man's prompt action
  • Railway Station

    Railway Station

    Redbourn, 1920s
  • Railways Excursions

    Railways Excursions

    Day-trips from Hitchin
  • Redbourn Railway Station

    Redbourn Railway Station

    Shortly after World War II
  • Seven railway stations for St Albans

    Seven railway stations for St Albans

    The coming of the railways
  • The Nickey

    The Nickey

    steam engine, 1930
  • Tornado Steam Locomotive at Welham Green 2009

    Tornado Steam Locomotive at Welham Green 2009

    First mainland steam train built for 50 years
  • Watton at Stone hit by a 'Tornado'

    Watton at Stone hit by a 'Tornado'

    A wonderful surprise for local Steam Enthusiasts
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    Watton at Stone Railway Station

    A lifeline lost and then re-gained after 43 years
  • Lost Rails

    Lost Rails (16)

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