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Chadwell Heath Railway Station"" - Set on the London "Liverpool Street" to "Southend Victoria" line.
Back in 1935 it was under the ownership of the L.N.E.R , the "London North East Railway" of which my Grandfather was an express train (steam train) driver & part of. >
Ironically he actually became a Steam Engine Driver (mainline express) in 1935, the very year this picture was taken, after serving years as an L.N.E.R 'Footplate Fireman'. >
And of course he lived (from 1932 until 1978) in neighbouring Valence Avenue, which I've also pinned..& included an image.... '