Photograph - BTPS Depot - pole installation and trackwork, B. Prentice, 16/7/1973

Historical information

Black and white photographs of the installation of a pole adjacent to No. 3 road. The depot fan is progressing, No. 1 road points have been installed, overhead troughing to No. 2 and 3 roads installed and the transformer is by No. 1 road door.
Date possibly 16 June 1973 - based on the list of dates in the 1972 - 73 Annual Report. Note the little sections of rail indicating the position of the curve into No. 1 road laid out on top of the sleepers.
See also Reg Item 4758 to 4760 for similar photos and colour slides.

Significance

Has a strong association with some of the volunteer workers who undertook work for the BTPS in there 1972/73 period.

Physical description

Black and white photograph with photographers name on the rear.

Inscriptions & markings

Bob Prentice in ink on rear.

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