Pickering Station Roof

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Rlangham
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Re: Pickering Station Roof

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Haven't seen it in person but from the photos it looks absolutely superb, nice and atmospheric, there's a lot to be said for an interesting station rather than the usual one or two platform open air job with a run-round loop - the 5 platform Horsted Keynes on the Bluebell, Kidderminster on the Severn Valley Railway with a roof over the open area before you reach the platforms themself, and now Pickering
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Re: Pickering Station Roof

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The acoustics under the roof are fantastic! Remember the roof was the best way of protecting the station walls and it provides some badly needed protection for stock.

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