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Scarborough Appletons was the old fuel oil depot. The last freights to the terminal ran in (I think) 1991. It was a class 47 turn with a rake of TTA's. The loco used to then stable all day in Platform 1 whilst the tanks were unloaded.
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Chris.
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I believe Seamer is the nearest. Have a look at the below diagram. I know it is unlikely to happen, but.... I have added in red where a new crossing would fit to give additional access to the carriage sidings without being forced to have Platform 1 as the only head shunt...
Do you by any chance know if there are any plans to modify the station throat area in conjunction with these plans. I would expect that the direct access only to Platform 1 will limit operational flexibility, whereas installing an additional crossover from the carriage sidings to the down main...
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