56054 Goole (Potters Grange Junction) 16 May 2002

56054 British Steel Llanwern approaches Potters Grange Junction, Goole, on 16 May 2002 with the 6D51 08:01 Doncaster to Hull Enterprise, comprising six BYA covered steel carrier wagons. This rural view has been completely transformed since this picture was taken. An industrial estate now occupies the field on the left, and the huge Guardian Industries float glass plant now dominates the background. The large house visible in the background amid the trees is New Potter Grange, a large and imposing house built by local businessman William Smith in 1881. Unfortunately, this local landmark had become derelict, and was demolished in 2008 after an arson attack. The Goole to Knottingley line can just be glimpsed on the right, and this has now been joined by a new line into the glass factory. However, all this has been obscured by rampant vegetation.