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Set
in the early 1950's, Grove Park comprises a suburban BR station alongside
a separate London Underground station. Both are through stations. The
area is slowly recovering, and the lack of maintenance over the war years
is still evident. The BR side has recently had colour light signalling
installed, and the remains of the old semaphore signal near the over bridge
are still awaiting removal. The occupants of the double deck bus have
a good view of the BR and underground platforms from the top deck as they
drive over the bridge.
Some
shunting on the goods side takes place from time to time; the wagons are usually shunted to and from the factory siding near the high retaining wall typical of that part of London. Engineering trains and rakes of empty passenger stock are stabled occasionally in the lay by siding just beyond the station limits ready for their next tour of duty.
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