Prototype Can anyone identify this location

[Scanlon]

Can anyone identify this location?

There is a main line crossing at right angles on the upper brick built bridge. The location of the lattice distant signal is interesting as are the two coaches on the right, ex ECML joint stock?
Thanks
Roger

 

[Eastsidepilot]

Is the signal post Great Central ?, I'm looking at the finial. Not sure about the station architecture though.

Col.

 

[BrushType4]

There is a railway line crossing on the distant bridge.

 

[Tim Watson]

Can I suggest St Albans London Road on the GN branch to Hatfield? Midland Mainline behind (are coaches ex-Midland?). The building on the right is very long and held a test tank for ship models (Vickers Shipbuilders). The station building and the long one still exist. Can I copy it to put it onto a local St Albans history Facebook group?

Tim

 

[AndyB]

Good spot Tim!
A picture slightly closer to the station here.

And map here

Andy

edit to add map url

 

[BrushType4]

Good spot guys.

 

[Scanlon]

Thank you Tim and Andy for identifying this photo. I would never have guessed.
Roger

 

[AndyB]

Thank you Tim and Andy for identifying this photo. I would never have guessed.

Roger - the plaudits for identifying the location must go entirely to Tim.
I just did a couple of web searches to add some context (and for my own interest to look at the track layout around the goods shed).
Just found this extra info too: London Road station – Valerie Robertson
Can you do a hi-res crop of the 2 coaches, to see if we can identify them?
Andy

 

[John K]

Now we know where it is, the station buildings are very GNR.
If you want the site today, go to Orient Close St Albans
The station building is in good condition and is used as a day nursery.
The second pic shows a train on the Midland line which is almost complete concealed by trees.
John K

 

[76043]

Wow, I wouldn't have guessed that. I've cycled past the old GN station for years wondering what it used to look like, thanks for posting the photo!
Tony