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Fenman Gardens, ILFORD, IG3 9QE

The line through here was opened on 20th June 1839 by the Eastern Counties Railway, as the Mile End (temporary terminus) to Romford section of what was to become the Great Eastern Main Line. The London terminus was moved in July 1840 to Shoreditch (later renamed Bishopsgate), and at the eastern end the line was extended out to Brentwood in the same year. Colchester was reached by 1843. Liverpool Street opened in stages from February 1874. The line was quadrupled to Ilford in 1895 and in 1899 out to Seven Kings. In 1902 the quadruple track was extended from Seven Kings through Chadwell Heath to Romford, Goodmayes station was opened on 18th February 1901. In this photograph these are the original lines, now the slow lines, while the fast lines dating from 1902 are out of sight to the right beyond the railings. The next station in this direction is Chadwell Heath.

The line through here was opened on 20th June 1839 by the Eastern Counties Railway, as the Mile End (temporary terminus) to Romford section of what was to become the Great Eastern Main Line. The London terminus was moved in July 1840 to Shoreditch (later renamed Bishopsgate), and at the eastern end the line was extended out to Brentwood in the same year. Colchester was reached by 1843. Liverpool Street opened in stages from February 1874. The line was quadrupled to Ilford in 1895 and in 1899 out to Seven Kings. In 1902 the quadruple track was extended from Seven Kings through Chadwell Heath to Romford, Goodmayes station was opened on 18th February 1901. In this photograph the original lines, now the slow lines are to the right while the fast lines dating from 1902 are out of sight to the left beyond railings. The next station in this direction is Seven Kings.

The line through here was opened on 20th June 1839 by the Eastern Counties Railway, as the Mile End (temporary terminus) to Romford section of what was to become the Great Eastern Main Line. The London terminus was moved in July 1840 to Shoreditch (later renamed Bishopsgate), and at the eastern end the line was extended out to Brentwood in the same year. Colchester was reached by 1843. Liverpool Street opened in stages from February 1874. The line was quadrupled to Ilford in 1895 and in 1899 out to Seven Kings. In 1902 the quadruple track was extended from Seven Kings through Chadwell Heath to Romford, Goodmayes station was opened on 18th February 1901. In this photograph the original lines, now the slow lines are to the right while the fast lines dating from 1902 are to the left beyond the railings. The next station in this direction is Seven Kings.

Opened in 1901 by the Great Eastern Railway on its line from London Liverpool Street to Shenfield. View south west towards Seven Kings and London. In the eight years since Image was taken from the adjacent platform, new platform railings and Transport for London signage have appeared.

View westward, towards Stratford and London Liverpool Street: ex-GER London - Colchester - Ipswich - Norwich main line, electrified as far as Shenfield in 1949. The Local (Slow) lines are on the left.

The line through here was opened on 20th June 1839 by the Eastern Counties Railway, as the Mile End (temporary terminus) to Romford section of what was to become the Great Eastern Main Line. The London terminus was moved in July 1840 to Shoreditch (later renamed Bishopsgate), and at the eastern end the line was extended out to Brentwood in the same year. Colchester was reached by 1843. Liverpool Street opened in stages from February 1874. The line was quadrupled to Ilford in 1895 and in 1899 out to Seven Kings. In 1902 the quadruple track was extended from Seven Kings through Chadwell Heath to Romford, Goodmayes station was opened on 18th February 1901. In this photograph the original lines, now the slow lines are to the right while the fast lines dating from 1902 are to the left beyond the railings. The next station in this direction is Seven Kings.

Airthrie Road, Goodmayes

A westbound train about to leave Platform 3. The Elizabeth Line has just opened to the public this week.

Opened in 1901 by the Great Eastern Railway on its line from London Liverpool Street to Shenfield. View south west towards Seven Kings and London. See Image for a 2020 view from the adjacent platform.