WELFORD PARK AND STATION
With the return of the Base to the RAF in 1945 it was decided to complete a rail link to the main line at Newbury into the camp to service the bases new roll as a munitions storage centre. Just 3 miles outside the camp a spur was taken off of the Lamborne Branch Line.
The Ministry Of Defence decide to create a series of interchange siding just beyond the Welford Park Station and a branch spur running into the camp.
Welford Park Station
The sidings were capable of holding 40 trucks each although a restriction of only 15 was placed on the line by British Rail.
Sidings during construction
View Showing Sidings And Lamborne Branch Line On Right
Upon arrival in the camp an assortment of sidings were created with a number of dedicated links to various parts of the site. Also a small engine shed was built.
MOD Base Engine Shed
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