One reason for the picture was to record the dark shape behind the tender, inside the shed. 65K Polmont Finally, another half-decent picture from 1961 or 1962 on a sunny day at Neville Hill. Sign up to receive a daily email with the latest headlines from South Leeds Life. Old Photo Restoration Online with AI VanceAI Photo Restorer helps restore old photos 100% automatically. 70019 Lightning, formerly of Cardiff Canton, now at Carlisle Upperby, stands outside Newton Heath's running shed. The new ushers out the old as Doncaster's Peppercorn A1 60114 W.P. Terms & Conditions of Use 31.10.64. Another former Caledonian Railway shed, this was quite a small affair for goods traffic with only a handful of locos, but also the entire stud of preserved Scottish engines, among which was one that was not to be saved: Sadly, the Small Ben was never restored and was cut up in 1966. 65F Grangemouth No pictures, alas, but the allocation was larger, albeit with only two types, ex-NER 0-8-0s and 0-6-0s: 63362, 63386, 63413, 63429, 63459 (Q6) The Bradford portion has been detached at Wakefield and will follow in a few minutes. Secondly, the 15ft WB limit was quite generous. The first ones date from Tuesday, 30th March 1964, beginning with a general view which shows how, in BR days, date unknown, the four-roundhous shed was reduced by half, producing this open space and visible remains of the roads that once radiated out from the turntables. The sun was getting low and while I took the usual front 3/4 snaps, here are the more interesting views! At least the fireman had little to do on this stretch! April/May 1963. It was, incidentally a seat reservation train: as always, trains taking people home after a weekend away could be heavily loaded. City Square under construction in 1897 (Image: Leodis)1 of 26. A view from the old brick & timber manual coaling plant that remained in place despite construction of a new "standard" concrete tower. Visible in the background between the locos is the Leeds City-Derby line while the viaduct just visible on the left carried the line to Manchester and Liverpool, eventually closed to traffic. 6913 Levens Hall Photo: Steve Banks, In BR days Farnley had a long-standing "Jubilee" in No 45581 "Bihar and Orissa" which seemed to be little used and was joined in March 1964 by No 45562 Alberta for nearly three years. Another A4 captured in 1963, 60025 Falcon running light engine between Doncaster station and the engine shed. This still exists today as the Yorkshire Imperial Band, or Yorkshire Imps, you may have seen them performing in Middleton Park in recent years. The place actually closed just two years ago. The yards at Hunslet can be seen just right of centre. The loco was one of four used at Scarborough and Malton being dispersed on closure of those depots to steam and briefly tried here. I do try to get my facts right first time, but I trust our readership, including your good self, to correct me when I get it wrong. Behind it is 7925 Westol Hall from Cardiff (88A). The leading passenger carriage in the picture is a BCK. Note the ex-LNWR G2 0-8-0 in the background. Photo: Author. Here are some of the pictures I took before I wandered to the main line and got sent packing. welcome to night vale inspirational quotes old photos of stourton leeds. Stourton Railway Station. 31.10.64. You can't tell but this was actually an Eastleigh loco. with our old photos of places near Stourton, This image is a Reference Print: 4959Purley Hall for our site. 90434 (WD) As for your final statement, Im afraid I cant agree. As far as I know, V2s were never allocated to Neville Hill (ex-NER B16 and Thomposn B1 4-6-0s were used instead) but York had many and they often worked through to Leeds, such as 60967 which is standing by the water tower. 31.10.64. Four were allocated for use as pilots at Leeds Central and the carriage sidings. 5th January 1964. when BR withdrew all wooden-bodied coaches. Stock Photo ID: 2150473149. 6976Graithwaite Hall A Copley Hill shed plate, which I bought from the stores in mint condition when the shed was being run down, for the price of 10/-, ten shillings in old money, nowadays 50p. Photo: Steve Banks. On a weekday in 1966 the end of steam was still a couple of years away and the place was busy with 59 locos on shed and ex-LMS Jinties still in business, but the muck around the place was depressing. 6969Wraysbury Hall Area information, map, footpaths, walks and more. Paddington station 16-3-66. Find routes near Stourton, Leeds. those pioneering days we have evolved sophisticated and Photo: Author. I promise not to include the worst horrors! This vertical format also conceals the shocking lack of sharpness towards the outer ends; the side edges were better. Historic Maps of Stourton and the local area. 33027 (70B) was one of only around ten survivors at the time, divided between this shed and Guildford. Vol.2 about the Secondary Services should follow in a year or so's time. Unframed, Mounted, Framed and Canvas prints in a range of sizes and styles. Not only did the camera have a fixed shutter speed, the aperture was also fixed. It was still a St.Rollox engine but for some reason was parked deep inside Eastfield's running shed. 16.2.66. 4.9.65. A shunter is walking up, pole in hand, to uncouple the loco and release it. These were among the last pictures I took for university, wine, women and song beckoned. The loco was allocated to Stourton where the working may have originated. The UKs leading archive and publisher of local photographs A wider view from under the Balm Road skew bridge of 48276 and the Down yard. Stourton, Leeds. Terms & Conditions of Use Download all free or royalty-free photos and images. In between is a bogie bolster wagon with a load of steel. Hunslet Shopping Centre. We ended up doing Feltham in the dark and Old Oak Common and Willesden, though you have to bear in mind that in late October/early November it's dark around 5pm and we still had places to visit! YORKSHIRE COPPER WORKS, cunningly renamed by someone as Stourton Copper Works, a name that not one of its former employees would recognise. 16-3-66. Valentine's Day offer - Save 25% off all images, use code: VALAMY25. 65B St. Rollox It's a fond childhood memory, really. 19th October 1966. I don't know; but I did manage to get two pictures. Turning could have been via the roundhouse, or by using the Whitehall triangle, which according to Keith Long who was a signalman at Engine Shed Junction Signal Box (Holbeck), was used for Gresley Pacifics. since 1860. Recently shopped Thompson B1 61030 Nyala stands outside Ardsley shed on a fine autumnal day in September 1964. A modern, almost spaceship-like profile but, alas, all were withdrawn within a dozen years and more Class 20s built in their place. J50 68988 stands in front of the offices at Copley Hill (56C) in April/May 1963. On the ER only the odd example of 0-6-0 and 0-6-2 station pilots received liveries from previous eras, on the SR I believe that quite a few of this class received this Bulleid livery. flexible offerings for business. In the far distance on the right, a large works was owned by Clayton & Sons who assembled pipes and boilers and that still stands today. Download this free history of the Collection. Copyright Frith Content Inc 1998-2023. We've dug through our archive at the Yorkshire Evening Post to find these photos take you back to Leeds in 1972. Three were on shed that day: 82039,40,42. 3rd April 1964. A nice touch, I always thought. And finally, I had my own 35mm camera, a Zorki, which was an East German knock-off of the Leica, and really, not too bad, and for a 16-year old, heaven. Another "Britannia" at Newton Heath from Carlisle by the turntable, 70039 Sir Christopher Wren was initially allocated to Norwich in East Anglia but was now at Kingmoor. J27 No 65835 stands in the wintry sun outside what used to be the roundhouse shed, but was in the early stages of demolition. All gone without trace. Jun 28, 2014 - Explore alan hebron's board "Stockton on tees old photos" on Pinterest. With the sun dodging in and out, just beyond were some lines of assorted locos in steam, including another one of Didcot's allocation, "Modified Hall", No 6969 Wraysbury Hall. I wasn't much in the habit of photographic diesel-hauled trains at the time. Next along the line out of Paddington was Didcot with 24 locos on shed, again nearly all steam and a similar variety, plus some of the smaller ex-GWR 4-6-0s. In April 1964, the train spotting societies in two secondary schools in Leeds combined for a tour of Glasgow and Edinburgh. No pictures at Crewe South which was logjammed with unphotographable locos, better at Crewe North although I could only take a rear-facing view of No 46228 Duchess of Rutland. Close by in the sidings outside the double roundhouse was ex-LMS 45568 Western Australia. You can just see the power classification, 5F, above the number. This one has the front doors still in place and a small middle cab window. Simmering in front of the shed at Gloucester, alas minus its nameplates, is 6815 Frilford Grange from Aberbeeg (86F). 4.9.65. Looking the other way, 80143 is managing coal wagons at the coaling stage. It's fairly mucky but still has its cast number and name plates. By 1961 Neville Hill had a pair of Ivatt 2-6-0s, Nos 43051/54 and the latter is seen either running into or out of the shed. The shadows lengthen as B1 No 61394 awaits its return working, parked by the depot's breakdown crane. 80050, 80127-8. With only ten on the roll and the more interesting types frustratingly inside the shed, I was nursing the film for better things later in the day. The beautiful lines of the A4 catch the sun. Our first running shed of the day was at West Hartlepool and though quite modest, the variety was unlike any other shed visited that day with ex-NER, ex-LMS and WD 2-8-0s: 43100, 43123 (LMS 2-6-0) At the time I hadn't seen any of these and it's unfortunate that apart from the Claytons, none of the other Scottish types presented themselves in a photogenic way. 81E Didcot The ex-NBR Holmes 2F was being withdrawn and the two here had their chimneys covered over in case of a reprieve: there were only eleven left. An old man in ragged clothing pushes a pram containing all his wordly possessions, his small dog takes a ride as well . The clock is showing just before 1pm, which suggests a weekend visit. It was sad but at least an effort had been made to give the loco a clean. We were to see five more A4s under cover, the ones sent north from King's Cross. This is the only decent picture I managed, "Jinty" No 47519. Photo: Author. The headcode "3N12" was for a Midland working which I can identify partly as 3=parcels and N=destination the North Eastern Region. We were are the water's edge from which the scale was quite incredible. A general view in front of the running shed when it was stilll quite busy, showing an 8F, possibly Farnley's No 48080; "Jubilee" No 45562 Alberta; and 9F 92046. That's another thing we tend to forget, that before global warming winters used to be colder and snow more frequent and heavier. The Bradford portion of the "White Rose" follows behind B1 61189 Sir William Gray, alas minus nameplates. Trams on Boar Lane in Leeds. It's free to browse our vintage and retro photographs Here, however, is No 70054 Dornoch Firth parked in the overcast grunge of the day at Crewe South. Crewe South People, me included, men, women and children rambled all over the tracks taking pictures, up to several hundred yards out for the departure, and strange as it may seem in these modern times, officialdom turned a blind eye and nobody got run over. Also, that it was specified "4-wheel vehicles with a wheelbase of less than 15 ft must not be conveyed by this train. Discussion has suggested that the loco was too large for the turntable at Stourton so was first sent to Holbeck for servicing. maps Here's a map showing the location: An extract from the 1966 1" map of south Leeds with Holbeck shed 55A in the top LH corner and Stourton 55B in the lower RH corner. The final years of steam in Yorkshire didn't reach the depths that was later to be seen in Lancashire. 65788, 65823, 65835, 65846 (J27). Indeed, the prototype of the BR CCT was significantly smaller, almost the same size as the BR horsebox; redesigning it had been a smart move. The next signal box, Holbeck's Engine Shed Junction was just round the corner. South Leeds Life is regulated by IMPRESS and adheres to its standards code. From the invention of the Yorkshire fitting and the supply of materials for shipbuilding repairs in World War I, the Copperworks has played a pivotal role in British industry and history. However, we understand that this image could be potentially important for genealogical, local history or architectural research and so we are showing it on the website for on-line research only. Neville Hill used to have quite a few Gresley J39's that were used for freight and excursion traffic and in 1962, seven were still on its books. Frith photos prompt happy memories of our personal history, so enjoy this trip down memory lane with our old photos of places near Stourton, historic maps, local history books, and memories of Stourton. 3rd April 1964. Sorry, we can't find any A modern warehousing and distribution facility of 300,000 sq ft has been created which is currently on the market. Sorry, we have no old photos of Stourton available currently. Near Stourton one of the milk tanks derailed, but stayed in the formation for some distance, before causing more of the train to derail. Looking at it now I see that the formation of the 6-coach train was two-thirds BR Mk.1 and one-third Gresleys on the later, steel-angle underframe: BSK, SO, SO*, CK, SO, BCK* (* Gresley). A man with a heart of gold! For most of its life, Percy Main's staple allocation was the J27 0-6-0 plus, I believe, J72 tank engines which had been replaced by a variety of 0-6-0 diesel shunters. It had just come off its roster, taken over by 47383. Both had ended their days at Darlington in 1963 and '62, respectively. . Copyright Frith Content Inc 1998-2023. The picture was taken standing on the embankment underneath Copley Hill's coaling stage. 19th October 1966. As can be seen, the ground for this side of the shed had to excavated and was quite gloomy. Rag rug. 16-3-66. 16-3-66. Don't miss other visitors' Memories and maybe connect with those who have shared their memories - you may even know the names, or learn more about the locality. A few minutes later the train would crash by Peppercorn A1s, Britannias from Immingham returning the Grimsby train, and A4s on the "White Rose", long before either of us had a camera. Generations of families have worked at the . Lack of nameplates doesn't disguise the class's elegant lines. Note how the safety valves are blowing off and while the engine is quite mucky, there is no leaking steam; it looks to be in good condition. Browse our selection of vintage, retro and nostalgic black and white photographs of Stourton. An ex-SR "West Country" class Pacific graces the yard, No 34037 West Ward Ho, a visitor from Salisbury. Photo: Author. 2. In the following sequence, each chronological, oldest pictures first. Quite a few of the A3s kept running without German smoke deflectors. Finally (yes, there's lots more but this is not the place for all of it! local history books, The old works have been refurbished with buildings re-roofed and re-clad by Towngate plc. From the invention of the Yorkshire fitting and the supply of materials for shipbuilding repairs in World War I, the Copperworks has played a pivotal role in British industry and history. Please send us an enquiry if you are interested in buying this image Ex-LMS 2-6-4T No 42409 carrying Station Pilot lights, shunts vans at Leeds City Wellington St parcels depot in April/May1963. D2234 (04 Drewry) Photo: Author. 20 locos were on shed, and one diesel: 4919 Donington Hall In the background is one of the A2s that had been re-allocated, and a cluster of lads with notebooks in hand passing by. 66E Carstairs This is why BR removed all the nameplates and why Nine Elms, replete with ex-SR Pacifics - Merchant Navies, West Countries and Battle of Britains, air-smoothed and rebuilt - and all incredibly filthy was such a dismal and depressing place to visit. 5th January 1964. This, by contrast, was a fine autumnal day at a place I had never visited before - the ex-Midland Railway/LMS yards at Hunslet, located between Holbeck and Stourton. On a fine day a good result was possible, even with Gratispool film! Green livery includes a low white line (or was it pale green?). However, if you would particularly like to buy one of these When BR was formed, Tyseley was given a Western Region shed code of 84E, until transfer in 1963 to the LMR when it became 2A. 4F 44584 approaches Leeds City from the Derby/Holbeck direction on the south chord of the Whitehall triangle with a local, pick-up goods. 90061, 90082, 90217, 90344, 90479 (WD 2-8-0). 81F Oxford An album is a way to save a selection of Frith photos, maps and memories that are of interest to you. Ardsley station close two months later. lorrae desmond family; new restaurants near me 2022. arsenal matchday revenue; south portland maine zip code; old west execution photos; high school of glasgow former pupils; take 2 interactive stock Primary. No shed plate was being carried but I believe that this used to be a 41D Canklow loco; its B1s often worked parcels trains to and from Leeds City. D2311 (04) By this time pre-Grouping designs were getting rare and this was the only photograph I managed to take. You might like browse old photos of these nearby places. 16-3-66. A Riddles 4MT 2-6-0 with bits missing, No 76066. It closed in September. All these photographs are available to buy as a wide range of products, including Framed Prints in a variety of sizes and styles, Canvas, jigsaws, mugs, tea towels, cushion covers and make great gifts for relatives at Christmas, for birthdays and almost any other occasion. Peppercorn A2 60535 Hornets Beauty stands partly inside the running shed being prepared for a day's work. those pioneering days we have evolved sophisticated and Royal Mail worker Danny McGougan holds his local branch banner outside the Stourton Royal Mail depot in Leeds. History [ edit] A batch of pictures taken in September 1965, beginning with 4F No 44570 which is just north of Holbeck on the west chord of the Whitehall triangle where there used to be a goods yard. Source: Ordnance Survey. My notes show that 36 locos were seen, in varying conditions, among them these rarities which had been withdrawn long ago: To be honest and trying to think back, I wonder if we actually saw that trio complete or perhaps parts of them for some reason laid aside? An album is a way to save a selection of Frith photos, maps and memories that are of interest to you. A closer view of another one, No 70044 Earl Haig. Was it the same shedmaster? Jubilee 45608 Gibraltar awaits departure at Leeds City in 1963 with the inter-regional "Devonian" and WR chocolate & cream coaches. As it's worth a hundred times more today (less inflation over the years), I wish I'd had a little entrepreneurial spirit and bought out the entire stock, funded by the Bank of Mum and Dad, of course! It's now completely unrecognisable from what it used to be (Image: David North)4 of 26. Holbeck viaduct: "We could do this". It had been allocated to Royston (55D) but the shed plate is unclear and a letter "A" has been painted below as if to signify re-allocation to Holbeck (55A), where it is heading, about half a mile away. 3rd April 1964. Powered by AI photo restoration technology, it instantly removes scratches from damaged old photos online, as well as tears, spots, dust, and sepia. Refresh & enjoy your personal memories, or find some that family & friends will love as gifts. 3rd April 1964. When built "Peak" D144 was allocated to Derby on 9th December 1961 but, a week later, transferred to Neville Hill, and can be seen carrying a 55H shed plate on the nose. See the Sunderland, once a large roundhouse shed, had the most meagre allocation to see that day, albeit purely ex-NER 0-8-0s and 0-6-0s: 63388, 63406, 63441, 63444, 63456, 63458 (Q6) Please check public rights of way before visiting somewhere new. Photo: Author. History of Stourton, Leeds (1 C) S. St Andrew's war memorial, Stourton, Leeds (1 F) T. Thwaite Mills (20 F) Media in category "Stourton, Leeds" The following 13 files are in this category, out of 13 total. On a dank and windy day, down below is 77010 on the ash pits with its tender water filler cap open. Location [ edit] The area is two miles (3.2 km) to the south-east of Leeds city centre, between Hunslet, the M1 motorway and Cross Green in the LS10 postcode area . It was used for crew training and in July 1962, re-allocated to Holbeck. Quite a canny teacher that was, who organised the trip. 92060 stands in the shed yard, partly lit by a low sun. The same loco seen in profile, surrounded by rubbish and no sign of the crew. Making use of my A2 Certificate of competency and flying in a built up area.This is Stourton in Leeds, showing some great views of Leeds, Thwaite Mills and w.