Time long gone by - no service

The case for so many railway lines across the country, unfortunately. A good image, Steve.

I find it a bit strange everything left but I guess it would cost to much to remove.I did not that al the rail crossing you can see the line but no train could use the line as it almost totally covered.

HFF for very shortly, Steve.
All too often the case on our Aussie railway lines...

I had always known as a station but by the look of the fence not been used far a long while.HFF from the west.

Same in Italy, the little stations are closed and only the bigger remain and we have not so much stops we had once. But the lines are still there.

This is a whole line and set of towns not used or serviced not just not using the station. sign of the times.

Beautiful.

Once upon a time, when life was much simpler.......!

that's for sure now its come down to money not people.

A very pretty station, makes you yearn for past times to see this

As its a heritage building it get looked after but detached from its former life.

For an abandoned station it still seems well maintained. HFF Steve.

www.workinglife.com.au/donnybrook-historic-railway-precinct.html

the building is used and so the area as well as you can see in the link. HFF and a good weekend.

Past time is our past time...
So, it is beautiful.

HFF and have a nice weekend!
Füsun

Yes I do remember the train down the line Now just a fence HFF from down under.

What a shame. It is a pretty little station too. HFF and have a good weekend Steve

its still in use which is good and not neglected still a big part of the community. HFF and all the best for the weekend.

Have a 'HFF'.. Steve... and a fine weekend...
Cheers from David J'.. UK.

Thanks DJ It will be fine so out into the night but no fences where I go to. HFF from the outback.

Sad reason for the fence! HFF, Steve!

On that I have to agree with you, but that's progress.. HFF all the best for your weekend.

Lovely station that looks well maintained and I guess ripping up the track for scrap is next,
HFF and a great weekend

I kind of hope for a rebirth HFF

most beautiful
HFF
happy weekend:)

Thak you add all the best to you HFF

HFF and a nice weekend

From out west all the best and HFF.

A fine railway memorabilia here Steve. Like so many of our old lines that really died in the 60s after the 'Beeching' cuts. We still have many of the old lines but all without rails as they were re-used or melted down long ago. What is left now is often a wild railway track which is still well used and respected by walkers and bickers. I walk almost weekly down our linear-park just a few hundred metres from my doorstep. I still hear in my imagination the hoot of the steam whistle as the engines used to pass here. Most of the stations however have long gone leaving just a few signs of things as they were, others converted into des-res (desirable residential) abodes well fenced off so nobody can get near them now.

HFF, enjoy your weekend, Herb
ps great fence too.

Both you and I know that sound In NZ our home was on the main line when I was a child. I hope one day that it can be turned around even for weekend rides. there is a lot of track about signs all for nothing. HFF from out west.

HFF, Steve !

HFF from down under.

HFF and a very nice weekend for you !!!

I hope a fine weekend and a great HFF

Like this Image alot Steve.
HFF have a great weekend
TOZ.

Thanks I hope you have a great weekend yourself. HFF

Hi Steve

An image which really spells out our times, and lack of concern for the environment. Most of mainland Europe has realised the need to keep heavy freight off the road. Pulling up railway tracks is counter productive to this. Perhaps some far sighted manager has said "Leave the tracks there, we will need them again when the oil runs out!"
As Herb says, most of our disused tracks have been lifted for scrap. However, a lot in America do get left....

Best Wishes, HFF, and a good weekend
Peter

Every thing you write is the same down here but we loose a whole era, sights & sounds.ours is all left I have walked others Rusty tracks and grass = no trains.

All the best from down under HFF

Very well captured.

Thank you Dave and welcome to down under.

What a pretty station and a very sad situation. HFF, Steve !

I lovely old country station still in use for other things but at station. HFF

I am sure the council, or which ever body is looking after the building has only erected the fence to stop people from falling so they don't get held responsible for damages
Maybe we all need hi-vis coats as well.
Hope your weekend was enjoyable.
Great image Steve. Regards Peter