BIRMINGHAM MOOR STREET
13th January 2004

A station which has seen a dramatic change of fortune. This section begins with a series of before and after pictures and then goes on to some more general pictures, both old and new. The station was opened as the GWR's suburban terminus to relieve pressure on Snow Hill and it served this function until Snow Hill was reopened in 1987. At this time the old station was closed and replaced by two new platforms on the through lines. Formerly operated by Central Trains, the station passed to Chiltern Railways in 2003 and work began on restoring the old part of the station. CRS code: BMO

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Main Entrance 1987. Note the evidence of the word
Main Entrance 1987. Note the evidence of the word "ENTRANCE" and the BR corporate image "Way In" placed over the top.
 Main Entrance 2003
Main Entrance 2003
 Booking Office and Clock 1987
Booking Office and Clock 1987
 Former Booking Office and Clock 2003
Former Booking Office and Clock 2003
View of Station Facade 1987
View of Station Facade 1987
 View of Station Facade 2003
View of Station Facade 2003
 Station Front 1987
Station Front 1987
 Station Front 2003
Station Front 2003
Concourse Looking Towards Platforms 1987
Concourse Looking Towards Platforms 1987
 Concourse Looking Towards Platforms 2003
Concourse Looking Towards Platforms 2003
 Concourse 1987
Concourse 1987
 Concourse 2003
Concourse 2003
Busy platforms seen in 1987.
Busy platforms seen in 1987.
 The western side of the station showing the car park area on the left that has now been dug away. 1087.
The western side of the station showing the car park area on the left that has now been dug away. 1087.
 A general view from the platform end in 1987.
A general view from the platform end in 1987.
 The western side of the station from the buffer stops. 1987.
The western side of the station from the buffer stops. 1987.
The entrance to the platforms and ticket collector's hut in 1987.
The entrance to the platforms and ticket collector's hut in 1987.
 The concourse with the gents toilets and offices in the background. 1987.
The concourse with the gents toilets and offices in the background. 1987.
 Signals at the platform ends with the new signalling for the Snow Hill line on the left. 1987.
Signals at the platform ends with the new signalling for the Snow Hill line on the left. 1987.
 The station frontage with evidence of the through platform construction project visible. 1987.
The station frontage with evidence of the through platform construction project visible. 1987.
The approach tracks seen from the end of the platforms. 1987.
The approach tracks seen from the end of the platforms. 1987.
 View from the platform end. 1987.
View from the platform end. 1987.
 The station throat seen on 3rd September 2008.
The station throat seen on 3rd September 2008.
 General view showing a DMU in the station. 1987.
General view showing a DMU in the station. 1987.
A view of the approach tracks from a departing DMU in 1987.
A view of the approach tracks from a departing DMU in 1987.
 Seen fron the front of a DMU in 1987, the new tracks to Snow Hill are on the right.
Seen fron the front of a DMU in 1987, the new tracks to Snow Hill are on the right.
 Platform view looking towards the buildings. The glass roof of the 1987 station building can be seen in the distance. 1987.
Platform view looking towards the buildings. The glass roof of the 1987 station building can be seen in the distance. 1987.
 The buffer stops showing the remains of the loco release traverser. 1987.
The buffer stops showing the remains of the loco release traverser. 1987.
The overgrown station in June 1999.
The overgrown station in June 1999.
 Another view of the overgrown platforms in June 1999.
Another view of the overgrown platforms in June 1999.
 The through platforms looking towards Snow Hill in June 1999.
The through platforms looking towards Snow Hill in June 1999.
 The entrance to the 1987 station, now demolished. (Picture courtesy of Paul Walker).
The entrance to the 1987 station, now demolished. (Picture courtesy of Paul Walker).
During the chaos of rebuilding the concourse and buildings are gutted. 10th August 2002.
During the chaos of rebuilding the concourse and buildings are gutted. 10th August 2002.
 The platforms during rebuilding. 10th August 2002.
The platforms during rebuilding. 10th August 2002.
 The through platforms looking towards Snow Hill. 16th October 2003.
The through platforms looking towards Snow Hill. 16th October 2003.
 The site of the former 1987 booking office and entrance. This site will eventually house a wine bar utilising the reconstructed frontage of the old goods office. 2nd December 2003.
The site of the former 1987 booking office and entrance. This site will eventually house a wine bar utilising the reconstructed frontage of the old goods office. 2nd December 2003.
The buffers stops. 2nd December 2003.
The buffers stops. 2nd December 2003.
 The entrance to Snow Hill tunnel. The 1987 footbridge has been removed. 8th September 2004.
The entrance to Snow Hill tunnel. The 1987 footbridge has been removed. 8th September 2004.
 The 1987 through platforms after repainting and tidying up following the Chiltern takeover. Phase 2 of the redevelopment saw these platforms rebuilt with GWR style awnings in keeping with the rest of the station. 8th September 2004.
The 1987 through platforms after repainting and tidying up following the Chiltern takeover. Phase 2 of the redevelopment saw these platforms rebuilt with GWR style awnings in keeping with the rest of the station. 8th September 2004.
 The former 1987 station entrance awaiting redevelopment. 16th October 2003.
The former 1987 station entrance awaiting redevelopment. 16th October 2003.
GWR bench in traditional colours.16th October 2003.
GWR bench in traditional colours.16th October 2003.
 Ironwork detail. This particular piece is a modern reproduction, made to match the existing examples. 16th October 2003.
Ironwork detail. This particular piece is a modern reproduction, made to match the existing examples. 16th October 2003.
 The concourse seen on 8th September 2004.
The concourse seen on 8th September 2004.
 A concourse view. 16th October 2003.
A concourse view. 16th October 2003.
Platform 3 and the new building seen from the concourse. 16th October 1993.
Platform 3 and the new building seen from the concourse. 16th October 1993.
 Looking towards the buildings from platform 3. 16th October 2003.
Looking towards the buildings from platform 3. 16th October 2003.
 The terminal platforms under restoration. 11th September 2003.
The terminal platforms under restoration. 11th September 2003.
 Inside the new building. 16th October 2003.
Inside the new building. 16th October 2003.
Another view of the waiting area berween the old and new platforms. 25th July 2006.
Another view of the waiting area berween the old and new platforms. 25th July 2006.
 Notice in the gents lavatory. 25th July 2006.
Notice in the gents lavatory. 25th July 2006.
 The new building between the old platforms and the 1987 platforms. 16th October 2003.
The new building between the old platforms and the 1987 platforms. 16th October 2003.
 Platform 3 looking towards the stops. 3rd September 2008.
Platform 3 looking towards the stops. 3rd September 2008.
Platforms 4 and 5. 3rd September 2008.
Platforms 4 and 5. 3rd September 2008.
 The through platforms freshly painted in Chiltern colours. 16th October 2003.
The through platforms freshly painted in Chiltern colours. 16th October 2003.
 The throat of the teminal platforms awaiting reconnection to the network 16th October 2003.
The throat of the teminal platforms awaiting reconnection to the network 16th October 2003.
 Station throat seen from above. 21st July 2006.
Station throat seen from above. 21st July 2006.
A general view of the restored platforms. 16th October 2003.
A general view of the restored platforms. 16th October 2003.
 The 1987 platforms with the new water tower on the left. Phase 2 of the rebuilding saw the canopies on these platforms replaced with traditional style ones in keeping with the rest of the station. 16th October 2003.
The 1987 platforms with the new water tower on the left. Phase 2 of the rebuilding saw the canopies on these platforms replaced with traditional style ones in keeping with the rest of the station. 16th October 2003.
 The 1987 platforms after construction of the new footbridge and GWR style awnings. 28th June 2006.
The 1987 platforms after construction of the new footbridge and GWR style awnings. 28th June 2006.
 Reproduction GWR running in board.16th October 2003.
Reproduction GWR running in board.16th October 2003.
Restored seating booths on the terminal platforms. 21st July 2006.
Restored seating booths on the terminal platforms. 21st July 2006.
 The end of the awning on the restored terminal platforms. 21st July 2006.
The end of the awning on the restored terminal platforms. 21st July 2006.
 Water crane on the terminal platforms. 21st July 2006.
Water crane on the terminal platforms. 21st July 2006.
 Reproduction station clock. 16th October 2003.
Reproduction station clock. 16th October 2003.
Looking towards the new building from platform 4. 16th October 2003.
Looking towards the new building from platform 4. 16th October 2003.
 The waiting room on the up platform. 30th January 2005.
The waiting room on the up platform. 30th January 2005.
 The station nameboards on the up platform, in Chiltern corporate style. 30th January 2005.
The station nameboards on the up platform, in Chiltern corporate style. 30th January 2005.
 Carved stone Centro logo at the rear of the up side ticket office. 30th January 2005.
Carved stone Centro logo at the rear of the up side ticket office. 30th January 2005.
The space for the phase 2 redevelopment, on the site of the 1897 ticket office and entrance. 30th January 2005.
The space for the phase 2 redevelopment, on the site of the 1897 ticket office and entrance. 30th January 2005.
 The entrance and ticket office on the up platform. 30th January 2005.
The entrance and ticket office on the up platform. 30th January 2005.
 The upside entrance out of use on 21st July 2006.
The upside entrance out of use on 21st July 2006.
 Entrance sign near the upside entrance. 21st July 2006.
Entrance sign near the upside entrance. 21st July 2006.
The ramp leading to the up platform. 30th January 2005.
The ramp leading to the up platform. 30th January 2005.
Looking up the staircase of the truncated footbridge on the up platform. 30th January 2005.
Looking up the staircase of the truncated footbridge on the up platform. 30th January 2005.
 Looking towards the tunnel entrance from the through platforms. 30th January 2005.
Looking towards the tunnel entrance from the through platforms. 30th January 2005.
 The entrance to the renovated concourse from the through platforms. 30th January 2005.
The entrance to the renovated concourse from the through platforms. 30th January 2005.
A help point, still showing Central Trains branding. 30th January 2005.
A help point, still showing Central Trains branding. 30th January 2005.
 The station frontage after completion of the second phase redevelopment. 11th July 2006.
The station frontage after completion of the second phase redevelopment. 11th July 2006.
 Glass fronted retail unit on the site of the old 1987 station entrance. 11th July 2006.
Glass fronted retail unit on the site of the old 1987 station entrance. 11th July 2006.
 Reproduction GWR iron gates on the station front. 11th July 2006.
Reproduction GWR iron gates on the station front. 11th July 2006.
The entrance adjacent to the Phase 2 development. 21st July 2006.
The entrance adjacent to the Phase 2 development. 21st July 2006.
 2003 date on the station frontage. 21st July 2006.
2003 date on the station frontage. 21st July 2006.
 Side view of the main building. 11th July 2006.
Side view of the main building. 11th July 2006.
 The concourse area where the 1987 station building once stood. 11th July 2006.
The concourse area where the 1987 station building once stood. 11th July 2006.
The new GWR style awnings over the 1987 platforms seen from the down end. 11th July 2006.
The new GWR style awnings over the 1987 platforms seen from the down end. 11th July 2006.
 Even the FastTicket machines have been painted in GWR colours. 11th July 2006.
Even the FastTicket machines have been painted in GWR colours. 11th July 2006.
 Inside the new footbridge. 11th July 2006.
Inside the new footbridge. 11th July 2006.
 The new waiting room on the up platform. 11th July 2006.
The new waiting room on the up platform. 11th July 2006.
New departure screens on the concourse. 4th May 2007.
New departure screens on the concourse. 4th May 2007.
 Photographic display. 4th May 2007.
Photographic display. 4th May 2007.
 Overall view of the restored station. 21st July 2006.
Overall view of the restored station. 21st July 2006.
 The Park Street underpass. 21st July 2006.
The Park Street underpass. 21st July 2006.
Bordesley viaduct and the southern access to the station. 21st July 2006.
Bordesley viaduct and the southern access to the station. 21st July 2006.
 Thumbnail diagram of the 1987 station showing the general layout.
Thumbnail diagram of the 1987 station showing the general layout.
 Thumbnail diagram of the station after the reinstatement of the original concourse.
Thumbnail diagram of the station after the reinstatement of the original concourse.
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