A freelance branch line terminus station and goods yard, handling a wide range of goods traffic. The period depicted is in the last years of steam and early diesel traction.

The line in its early years was very busy moving local stone from the 'Green End Quarries' further down the line. The work force were brought to the quarries own station at 'Green End' from Priory Hill and from other areas beyond 'Green End' tunnel. The line survived the axe because of a mole in the British Railways staff who realised that if the branch line was axed he would have no job. He managed to shuffle documents around the inner sanctum of British Railways to get the main line axed and 'Priory Hill' branch saved, hence the raised track bed on the viaduct.

All that remains today of the once busy quarry is its pump house and station now suffering neglect. The station may be brought back into use as an unmanned halt for walkers who now find the area very attractive and a welcome respite from the hectic life of living in the larger towns further down the branch.