Yate

To Bristol: Yate South Junction
To the North: River Frome(1)
To Thornbury: River Frome(2)

History

The first Yate station was opened on the 8th July 1844 and closed on the 4th January 1965. The station was reopened in it's current split platform version on the 11th May 1989.

Track Plans

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  A track plan of Yate and Yate Middle Junction from 1988.
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  A track plan of Yate South and surrounding area from 1988.

1960s

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  A view north from Station Road bridge. Yate Middle Junction is being passed by a lengthy goods train. A signal box is just visible behind the train. © John Thorn

1980s

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  30.4.83 © Martin Potter

2004

8.1.04

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  The approach to Yate Station from the south. The junction is for what remains of the ex-Midland railway line to Bristol, a short run of line to an oil depot at Westerleigh.
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  Signal B136 protecting the junction.
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  A look along Platform 1. In the distance, through the arch, is Platform 2. The building at the right of the photo is the old goods shed.
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  A Voyager accelerates through the station.
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  At the time of my visit the goods shed was home to a salvage company.
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  A side on view of the goods shed showing the bricked up gothic arched windows.
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  Another look at the goods shed.
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  The road bridge has been widened on this side by the addition of a second concrete bridge.
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  The entrance/exit to Platfrom 1.
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  A Virgin cross country service heads towards Temple Meads.
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  The view south from the road bridge showing platform 1 and Yate South Junction.
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  Standing on the road bridge looking at Platform 2. This was built on the site of Yate goods yard. The junction served a branch to Thornbury which is currently truncated to Tytherington Quarry.
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  On the approach to Platform 2 are some cycle lockers.
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  The station information board, and a plaque dedicating the reopening of the station on the 11th May 1989.
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  158855 stands at Platform 1 while all around the rain hammers down.
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  A better view of the 158.
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  One of the platform shelters on Platform 2, and the view north from the station.
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  Yate Middle Junction is where the line for Tytherington Quarry leaves the mainline.
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  A look at the junction paraphenalia.
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  Looking back along the platform.
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  Behind the platform are these electrical cabinets and an old buffer stop. There's also a retaining wall here from previous railway use.