>>1414672Probably just a storage and runaround track for the engine. I'm more intrigued by the staight crossing tracks in the front: I've seen similar arrangements in many stations from that time, but have no idea what they are for.
>>1414153- Back then travel was a luxury, so these station probably saw fewer trains and passengers per day than a regional stop today.
- Photography was difficult and expansive, so people didn't just take snapshots, but prepared the scene. It was also most likely a promotional or architectural photoshoot.
- Labour was cheap; all the people working there had no problem keeping the space tidy.
