A historic former railway ticket office in the Lincolnshire village of Little Bytham is set to be auctioned later this month. The single-storey Victorian stone building, measuring 1,000 square feet, carries a guide price between £100,000 and £115,000. Built in the 1850s, it is the last remaining station building on a famous section of the East Coast Main Line, a stretch renowned for world rail speed records.
Record-Breaking Railway History
This part of the track is iconic for multiple speed milestones. In 1934, the Flying Scotsman reached 100mph here, and in 1938, the LNER Mallard locomotive set the world steam speed record of 126mph on this very stretch. The station closed to passengers in 1959, and the building has remained empty since then.
BTG Eddisons Property Auctions is handling the sale on behalf of Network Rail. The lot will be featured in a timed online auction where buyers can submit bids over two days, starting July 27 and closing July 28.
Potential for Community Use
Will Thompson, director at BTG Eddisons Property Auctions, said: "This is a real historic gem of a property, steeped in railway history and reminiscent of a bygone age of the legendary steam train world records that happened on this stretch of the track. It would be a wonderful site for a railway-themed café or community workspace, although there are plenty of other potential uses to which it could be put."
Experts hope a community group or independent buyer will step forward to revitalize the structure. Thompson added: "We believe this lot offers an exceptional opportunity for a forward-thinking buyer or community group to successfully combine local historical preservation with a thriving, functional space that could benefit the entire area."
Location and Auction Details
Little Bytham is situated eight miles from Grantham and 10 miles from Stamford, providing access to major transport links. The nearby train station offers regular direct services to London King's Cross. The national auction business hosts a three-day sale monthly after uniting several regional property brands.
Interested buyers can find full details and bidding information on the BTG Eddisons website.
