The 1900 Goods Station
Between 1900 and 1937, the goods station was a busy coal terminal. 1910 was the scene of the spectacular flooding which gave many photographs the opportunity to take curious photos of the site under water.
In 1937, the goods yard was transferred to Vaugirard and the site became an EMU shed. The depot closed in 1971.
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