Clive Baker Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 Rolleston-on-Dove railway station, situated on the Burton Branch of the North Staffordshire Railway network, was opened in 1894 and closed in 1949. The line itself ceased in 1968, the station left to decay. Clive Baker completed a working model of the station in 4mm scale, EM gauge in 2007; exhibiting it at village events, he realised that members of the community were unaware of the existence of a railway on their doorstep. The trackbed had become a nature trail so he arranged to install signage explaining the station heritage to visitors. This was followed by the renovation of the remains of the site. Having won 3 awards in 2015 the station site is now well worth a visit. The station heritage site is part of the Jinny Nature Trail so it is always open to the public. It can be found on Station Road, Rolleston, Burton upon Trent, DE13 9AD, opposite the cricket ground. Members of the station team are always happy to personally show visitors around this historic railway location. To learn more about the model and its prototype please visit the website: www.rolleston-on-dove-station.co.uk Youtube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-voSJFYG-w Youtube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=9xR-J4u_Zuk&t=1s# Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Rolleston-on-Dove-Railway-Station/393619157480649 Next exhibition: Stafford, February 2020. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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