Platelayer's Hut near County School Station

Introduction

The photograph on this page of Platelayer's Hut near County School Station by John Wernham as part of the Geograph project.

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Platelayer's Hut near County School Station

Image: © John Wernham Taken: 15 Aug 2005

These huts were used by the ganger or platelayer who walked the track each day looking for any damage to the rails or sleepers, to stop and brew some tea and have a rest. They were also provided with a small coal burning stove or range for heating and cooking.

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Image Location

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Latitude
52.767036
Longitude
0.947641