Andy lived in Scotby Avenue, Swindon, when the line was taken up and the Marlborough Road roundabout installed in 1972.
Around the same time Burmah Castrol built a large office just a few yards south-east of the area. Andy captured the
changes and has kindly offered the pictures for inclusion on the website.
Early 1972 towards Marlborough Road shed from Scotby Avenue
April 1972
June 1972, shed being demolished
June 1972, the old engine shed gone
June 1972, the old engine shed gone and Burmah Oil's building taking shape
Looking along Marlborough Road in June 1972 with the line having been taken up to the left
Looking towards Old Town, the new Marlborough Road roundabout will go here
Looking east, the roundabout starts to take shape. As does Burmah.
Christmas Eve 1972, looking towards Old Town, the roundabout is in place
Christmas Eve 1972, looking towards Old Town with the roundabout in place, but not yet in use.
Burmah Oil phase 1 build 1972 with Broome Manor Lane at the bottom of the picture and the route of
the line behind the houses. Courtesy Swindon Society.
Burmah Oil phase 2 build 1983. Courtesy Swindon Society.