Terminus
The station has not been manned for a great many years and until a major relay of the entire railway in 2001 it was largely untouched for well over a century. In connection with these major works, for the duration of the 2002 summer season the station acted as the railway's terminus while major tracklaying was in progress and at this time the station facilities were improved considerably, with each of the two rooms of the original building being renovated to provide accommodation for station staff to the left, and passengers to the right. A drinks vending machine was installed at this time, and it was said that it was the most activity that the sleepy station had even seen it its entire 130+ year existence. When the track renewal programme was completed it was revered to original form, though the improved facilities were to remain beneficial for the annual Santa Trains which terminated here until 2009.
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