Sun and fumes, New Street. (pjs,1481)

            Cravens Class 105 M50767+ M59322 + 50800 have arrived at the Midland side of Birmingham New Street station, the train was from Leicester, it was 11.30am on March 13th 1959. 
The old arched roof had an open section to allow smoke, steam and, latterly, diesel fumes to escape to escape*
Across the centre is the footbridge which ran from the Queen's Hotel in Stephenson Street across to Station Street, the station was bisected by Queens Drive and the footbridge allowed passengers to cross that road. 
As the footbridge was open for anyone to cross, New Street was an open station with no ticket barriers, ticket inspection was carried out on trains and many a young trainspotter, on his way back from Tamworth, was caught by the grippers boarding at Water Orton or Saltley Stations.
*An idea lost on the design team of the current building. New Street station with its low roof is a stinking trap for diesel fumes, whilst the lofty hall above is light and airy enough to loose a big tin bull in.
Peter Shoesmith 13/03/1959
Copyright John Whitehouse & Geoff Dowling; all rights reserved
   

Taken in: UK / England / Birmingham (show map)

Taken on: March 13, 1959

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