Debden
LUL 1992 stock with a Central Line train from Epping to West Ruislip arriving at Debden station on 27th July 2014. This station, opened by the GER on 24th April 1865, was known as Chigwell Lane until tube trains arrived with the electrification of the former steam line beyond Loughton as far as Epping on 25th September 1949. The main station buildings on the eastbound side (left) were partially rebuilt in 1973 although the original Victorian station house survives. As late as 1946, when still known as Chigwell Lane and then part of the LNER, the station was lit at night by oil lamps which earned it the nickname 'Paraffin Junction'. I grew up in nearby Loughton so this station has been a very familiar sight for most of my life.
Location: Debden
Original line: Ongar Extension (Great Eastern Railway)
Photographer: David Bosher
Contact photographer: David Bosher
Photosets: LU Central Line + 1992 stock 2012-2022
Date: 27/07/2014
Image number: 68199
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