IN June, 1944 a wagon full of high explosives blew up and obliterated Soham Railway Station and destroyed 120 yards of track. The line was reopened to traffic in a little over 18 hours. In June 2007, a few wagons become derailed at Stuntney and it is repo
IN June, 1944 a wagon full of high explosives blew up and obliterated Soham Railway Station and destroyed 120 yards of track.
The line was reopened to traffic in a little over 18 hours.
In June 2007, a few wagons become derailed at Stuntney and it is reported that the track will be impassable for at least 18 weeks.
Obviously, a different set of priorities existed then to those of today.
FRED PARKER
Honeysuckle Close
Soham
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