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Harpur Hill, (Ladmanlow Bch @ 1m 40ch) looking southest. 24 August 1969
Showing buffer stop with railway beyond, and Hoffman kilnHarpur Hill, (Ladmanlow Bch @ 1m 40ch) looking southest. 24 August 1969
Machynlleth station (SBA2 @ 75m 04ch) from the west. 13 September 1969
DMU M50312 in the stationMachynlleth station (SBA2 @ 75m 04ch) from the west. 13 September 1969
PS Shanklin approaching Ryde Pier. (Ref: 035057)
Note the SR logo in the centre of the paddle wheel and the crew preparing for docking.PS Shanklin approaching Ryde Pier. (Ref: 035057)
SS Isle of Jersey leaving St Peters Port, Guernsey. c. 1957 (ref: 035043)
Operated the Channel Island service from 1930 to 1960 (apart for a break for wartime duties)SS Isle of Jersey leaving St Peters Port, Guernsey. c. 1957 (ref: 035043)
SS Normania before conversion to a car carrier c.1959 (Ref: 035047)
Launched in1951 and converted to a rear entrance car carrier in 1963.SS Normania before conversion to a car carrier c.1959 (Ref: 035047)
“Duke”, a fireless steam engine build in 1927 for shunting petroleum wagons at Preston Docks. 23 May 1964
“Duke”, a fireless steam engine build in 1927 for shunting petroleum wagons at Preston Docks. 23 May 1964
Aberystwyth station (SBA2 @ 95m 60ch). 13 September 1969
Vale of Rheidol locomotive No 9 “Prince of Wales” & train in the stationAberystwyth station (SBA2 @ 95m 60ch). 13 September 1969
Adlington (Cheshire) station (MCH @ 5m 15ch). 30 December 1964
Adlington (Cheshire) station (MCH @ 5m 15ch). 30 December 1964
Alton Towers station (CVL @ 8m 26ch), looking northwest from the road bridge. 09 January 1966
Opened 13 July 1849, closed 04 January 1965. There are wagons on the left-hand track in the distanceAlton Towers station (CVL @ 8m 26ch), looking northwest from the road bridge. 09 January 1966
Arkwright Town station (CLN1 @ 3m 16ch), looking east, towards stored wagons. 15 April 1965
Opened 08 March 1897, closed 03 December 1951Arkwright Town station (CLN1 @ 3m 16ch), looking east, towards stored wagons. 15 April 1965
Audenshaw station (ABJ @ xx). 04 April 1965
On the A635 Manchester road. Grid ref. SJ 91571 97944 Opened 01 November 1883, closed 01 May 1905Audenshaw station (ABJ @ xx). 04 April 1965
Barnsley Court House station (BAM2 @ 174m 50ch), looking south. 28 March 1964
Opened 02 May 1870, closed 16 April 1960 (Saturday). Last train 15 April 1960. Looking towards Doncaster. Left-hand (Up) track protected by sleepers placed across the track. Right-hand track ends in a buffer stop before the wall, the bridge over the road having been removed.Barnsley Court House station (BAM2 @ 174m 50ch), looking south. 28 March 1964
Barnsley Court House station (BAM2 @ 174m 50ch). From the footbridge, looking south. 28 March 1964.
Looking beyond the removed bridge to the viaduct with track removed, and Barnsley Bus Station on the leftBarnsley Court House station (BAM2 @ 174m 50ch). From the footbridge, looking south. 28 March 1964.
Birkenhead Docks - Loading Locomotives in the 1870s. (Ref: 035063)
Birkenhead Docks - Loading Locomotives in the 1870s. (Ref: 035063)
Bosley station (CVL @ 25m 60ch), looking south. 14 June 1964
Public opening 01 September 1849, closed 07 November 1960Bosley station (CVL @ 25m 60ch), looking south. 14 June 1964
Bradley Viaduct (MIH), looking north. 29 March 1964
The Midland Railway goods branch opened 01 November 1910. It bridged the River Colne and Calder & Hebble Navigation courtesy of the viaduct 255 yards long, 90 feet high and comprising 15 arches.Bradley Viaduct (MIH), looking north. 29 March 1964
British Moss Litter Company (later Fisons) 3 ft gauge peat tramway, connecting with the Axholme Joint Railway. 16 April 1965
A covered wagon on the peat tramway at the end of the Hatfield Moor Branch (AJL), with corn bags inside, and a polythene roof. The lifted standard-gauge line was just behind the houseBritish Moss Litter Company (later Fisons) 3 ft gauge peat tramway, connecting with the Axholme Joint Railway. 16 April 1965
Brymbo Middle signal box. 48252 about to proceed from the Vron branch towards Minera. 15 July 1966
Brymbo Middle signal box. 48252 about to proceed from the Vron branch towards Minera. 15 July 1966
Brymbo Steelworks (WAM @ approx 3 mp), looking south. GWR Vron Branch. 15 July 1966
Brymbo Steelworks (WAM @ approx 3 mp), looking south. GWR Vron Branch. 15 July 1966
Buckley Branch (WM&CQR). Looking north from near the Castle Firebrick works. 12 February 1966
Track lifting in progress. Only the isolated section of track from here to Northop Hall Siding remained in situ, north of Old BuckleyBuckley Branch (WM&CQR). Looking north from near the Castle Firebrick works. 12 February 1966
Burbage Tunnel. North entrance, from the northeast, showing Burbage Edge. 24 August 1969
Burbage Tunnel. North entrance, from the northeast, showing Burbage Edge. 24 August 1969
Buxton (Midland) terminus (CNB5 @ 164m 55ch). DMU M50482. 29 January 1967
Buxton (Midland) terminus (CNB5 @ 164m 55ch). DMU M50482. 29 January 1967
Cheadle (WJP1 @ 35m 03ch) Cheshire Lines Committee station, looking west. 28 November 1964
The last day of passenger services
Cheadle (WJP1 @ 35m 03ch) Cheshire Lines Committee station, looking west. 28 November 1964
Cheadle (WJP1 @ 35m 03ch) Cheshire Lines Committee station. The last day of passenger services. 28 November 1964
The building on the right beyond the track is the stationmaster’s house. Opened 01 December 1865, closed 30 November 1964
Cheadle (WJP1 @ 35m 03ch) Cheshire Lines Committee station. The last day of passenger services. 28 November 1964
Cheadle Hulme station (CMP1 @ 180m 57ch) looking north from the 'new' "Down Crewe" platform. 12 February 1966
Opened 24 November 1845. Photo showing the newly positioned bridge without platforms, the old buildings beyond, and new construction on the site of demolished buildings.
Cheadle Hulme station (CMP1 @ 180m 57ch) looking north from the 'new' "Down Crewe" platform. 12 February 1966
Chesterfield Market Place station (CLN1 @ 0m 00ch). 15 April 1965
Opened 08 March 1897, closed 03 December 1951. Car park on the site of the platforms and track.
Chesterfield Market Place station (CLN1 @ 0m 00ch). 15 April 1965
Chorlton-cum-Hardy station entrance (GTP3 @ 3m 12ch), from the West. 31 December 1966
Chorlton-cum-Hardy station entrance (GTP3 @ 3m 12ch), from the West. 31 December 1966
Clifton-on-Trent station (CLN3 @ 30m 04ch), looking east. 17 April 1965
Opened 15 December 1896, closed 19 September 1955. Building is lettered “Spafax”.
Clifton-on-Trent station (CLN3 @ 30m 04ch), looking east. 17 April 1965
Congleton Lower Junction (SCQ1 @ 12m 22ch). LMSR “Black 5” 4-6-0 No 45020 running round the RCTS “North Staffordshire” Railtour. 30 May 1964.
The bridge in the background carries the Macclesfield Canal over the railway
Congleton Lower Junction (SCQ1 @ 12m 22ch). LMSR “Black 5” 4-6-0 No 45020 running round the RCTS “North Staffordshire” Railtour. 30 May 1964.
Connah's Quay station (CNH3 @ 188m 04ch) looking north. 12 February 1966
The last day of passenger traffic. Gravel piled on the left-hand platform. Opened 01 September 1870, closed 14 February 1966
Connah's Quay station (CNH3 @ 188m 04ch) looking north. 12 February 1966
Connah’s Quay station (CNH3 @ 188m 04ch) looking south. 12 February 1966
On the right are the remains of the Wrexham, Mold & Connah’s Quay Railway (closed 1959), with its low platform, and trackbed.
Connah’s Quay station (CNH3 @ 188m 04ch) looking south. 12 February 1966
Crianlarich Lower (CLB @ 29m 57ch), looking west. 04 July 1964
Opened 01 August 1873, closed 28 September 1965
Crianlarich Lower (CLB @ 29m 57ch), looking west. 04 July 1964
Cromford Canal at High Peak Jcn.
Railway End or Brown’s Swing Bridge No. 2 over the canal. LNER Riddles 0-6-0ST No 68013.
Cromford Canal at High Peak Jcn.
Cromford Wharf Transit Shed. LNER Riddles J94 0-6-0ST No 68013 with four coal/limestone wagons (CHP1 @ 23m 22ch)
Cromford Wharf Transit Shed. LNER Riddles J94 0-6-0ST No 68013 with four coal/limestone wagons (CHP1 @ 23m 22ch)
