(grid reference S0 849553)
A Central Trains liveried Class 170 diesel multiple unit No.170630 waits at Worcester Foregate Street before departing with an afternoon working to Birmingham New Street. A glum looking Worcester City Football Club supporter is waiting to board the train after watching his team lose to Tiverton Town by two goals to nil.
On the far platform is a horizontal iron girder in the wall. This once carried a bridge over the line on which was situated a signal box. This was demolished in the 1960s.
Central Trains class 158 dmu No.158788 is signalled away from the Station on an afternoon working from Birmingham New Street to Hereford. After the track rationalisation scheme in 1973 the station was situated on two single track lines. The nearest side track goes to Birmingham whilst the track on the far side goes to Worcester Shrub Hill and London. In the other direction the two tracks combine at Henwick.
Both photographs were taken by Andrew Smith on 15th March 2003.
A photograph of ex-LMSR 'Black 5' 4-6-0 No.44810 at Foregate Street Station can be found here.