johnm Posted May 30, 2007 Share Posted May 30, 2007 Anyone out there like me spent their time trainspotting at Brightside station in the late 1940's and early 1950's ? I lived at Page Hall but grandma lived on Rothay Rd and I went to Grimesthorpe school so Brightside was convenient after school. I remember waiting particularly for the Thames Clyde Express which I thought was the bees knees ! There were often at least 6 of us there sitting on the wall near the station along from the gas works. When I was a bit older I went to Retford station a lot and as far afield as Warrington. Happy memories !! John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunsbyowl1867 Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 Anyone out there like me spent their time trainspotting at Brightside station in the late 1940's and early 1950's ? I lived at Page Hall but grandma lived on Rothay Rd and I went to Grimesthorpe school so Brightside was convenient after school. I remember waiting particularly for the Thames Clyde Express which I thought was the bees knees ! There were often at least 6 of us there sitting on the wall near the station along from the gas works. When I was a bit older I went to Retford station a lot and as far afield as Warrington. Happy memories !! John I remember it from the 1970s! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brightside_railway_station Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunsbyowl1867 Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 Anyone out there like me spent their time trainspotting at Brightside station in the late 1940's and early 1950's ? I lived at Page Hall but grandma lived on Rothay Rd and I went to Grimesthorpe school so Brightside was convenient after school. I remember waiting particularly for the Thames Clyde Express which I thought was the bees knees ! There were often at least 6 of us there sitting on the wall near the station along from the gas works. When I was a bit older I went to Retford station a lot and as far afield as Warrington. Happy memories !! John Hi John - a couple for old times sake - all a bit sad now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnm Posted October 27, 2008 Author Share Posted October 27, 2008 Hi John - a couple for old times sake - all a bit sad now! Thanks Dunsbyowl, the first one is taken from just about where we used to sit on the wall when trainspotting. What memories !! Cheers, John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bus man Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 Bet this one is not in your ABC's is it http://s116.photobucket.com/albums/o24/TRA...COMPACT3126.jpg Sheffield Midland station 6th November 2008 around 10pm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunsbyowl1867 Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 Bet this one is not in your ABC's is it http://s116.photobucket.com/albums/o24/TRA...COMPACT3126.jpg Sheffield Midland station 6th November 2008 around 10pm Busman, That's the new stream train isn't it? Where was it going? Must have kept that quiet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest transit Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 Bet this one is not in your ABC's is it http://s116.photobucket.com/albums/o24/TRA...COMPACT3126.jpg Sheffield Midland station 6th November 2008 around 10pm .....yet another exclusive from Busman ! The first "new" built steam train in around 50 years? still in its primer paintwork , while doing test runs , and cost around 3 million to build ! Well done Busman - hope you didnt have too much trouble with security ! ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bus man Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 .....yet another exclusive from Busman ! The first "new" built steam train in around 50 years? still in its primer paintwork , while doing test runs , and cost around 3 million to build ! Well done Busman - hope you didnt have too much trouble with security ! I was surprsied that I was able to get onto the station there were around 100 people on there two police officers who were over seeing things the only problem was the idots who had to be told to move tripods back. Some had them litterly up to the platform edge when they they were requested to moved them beyond the platform edge paving - which is much nearer than the 6ft that is in the guildlines. However, a good night a very strange nigth I feel sorry for the diesel 67028 normally if that had been say on a rake of carriages then the gricers would be out in force for photos poor 67028 was ignored by most of those present (Please dont tell anyone I photographed it I will be have my anorak remov ed) For the record its not under coat its photographic grey ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bus man Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 Busman, That's the new stream train isn't it? Where was it going? Must have kept that quiet! Dunsbyowl sorry I didnt reply earlier I missed your post , it was on a loaded test run from NRM York to Barrowhill via sheffield midland (loco run round attach to rear - run - tender first) it then up nunnery to barrow hill loco removed into BH for serviceing (NOT turning as tuntable too small) then back on to what is now rear of train then to YORK via beighton and rotherham masborough Sorry the times wernt posted owing to the fear of problems I didnt post them one person who had emailed me got them however, after reading comments in the press by the chairman of the A1 group when I get the timings for the future runs they will be put on here For the diary : Jan 31st York - Newcastle Return SUPPORTERS TRAIN Feb 1st As above Feb 7th Darlington - Kings Cross - 1st Public run Feb 14 th Steam Dreams Valentines Day Special ALL DATES ARE PROVISIONAL and are subject to various legal procedures been done Watch this space Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bus man Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 Evening anoraks the following pictures will almost certainly cause some of you to spit your dandelion and burdock out and possibly choke on your spangles or drop your ABC into a puddle PHOTO A http://s116.photobucket.com/albums/o24/TRA...COMPACT3182.jpg PHOTO B http://s116.photobucket.com/albums/o24/TRA...COMPACT3184.jpg PHOTO C http://s116.photobucket.com/albums/o24/TRA...COMPACT3190.jpg PHOTO D http://s116.photobucket.com/albums/o24/TRA...COMPACT3186.jpg PHOTO E http://s116.photobucket.com/albums/o24/TRA...COMPACT3173.jpg Suspect you will be able to caption the photos as you will know what the bits are photo E is next to the steps from the south end of archer road next to guylees old building Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bus man Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 Sorry not brightside but think you may find the following photos of darnall station interesting http://www.sheffieldhistory.co.uk/forums/i...amp;#entry27907 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunsbyowl1867 Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 Sorry not brightside but think you may find the following photos of darnall station interesting http://www.sheffieldhistory.co.uk/forums/i...amp;#entry27907 Thanks Bus man great stuff! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart0742 Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 Just found this my pile of "could be interesting" stuff For the technical, it looks like a Class 46 Is that a Tetley sign just above the loco cab Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bus man Posted December 13, 2008 Share Posted December 13, 2008 60163 Tornado was unveiled in a small ceremony at York NRM in LNER apple green livery taken from yorks-rail website with thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gramps Posted December 13, 2008 Share Posted December 13, 2008 60163 Tornado was unveiled in a small ceremony at York NRM in LNER apple green livery taken from yorks-rail website with thanks Did you see the BBC4 documentary on the building of the Tornado ? Fantastic achievement - and I thought it looked very impressive in the blue-black livery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunsbyowl1867 Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 Just found this my pile of "could be interesting" stuff For the technical, it looks like a Class 46 Is that a Tetley sign just above the loco cab Great Photo Stuart - yes that is the Railway Pub and the building on the right is the mucky Dearne Street Methodist Chapel - now cleaned up. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart0742 Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 Great Photo Stuart - yes that is the Railway Pub and the building on the right is the mucky Dearne Street Methodist Chapel - now cleaned up. Not sure of the Then Photo, perhaps the 50's, open to ideas Now is today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart0742 Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 Not sure of the Then Photo, perhaps the 50's, open to ideas Now is today Just found these in a drawer 06/03/86 10/07/86 No Idea of any train information Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart0742 Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 A few members have memories of Trainspotting at Brightside Station, here are a few photos taken today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest stevepeace Posted December 30, 2016 Share Posted December 30, 2016 Hi I worked in the Brightside Junc box at the age of 16 Circa 1963 saw many steam locos Waverley/Thames Clyde/Devonian still running early morning local to Leeds 2.10 am was unofficially called the ghost train. The occasional ER pacific would come along from Newcastle/York with a sat extra or troop special. sadly had to leave the railways because of lack of future prospects, ie Brightside power box then Sheffield Power box taking over the smaller boxes. I was train recording lad but was given the opportunity to work the box, under supervision from the signal man 90 levers I remember diverting fitted freights from the fast to the goods lines ref fast expresses. Central Control at the old Rotherham Westgate station kept a tight control on train times and woe betide anyone who held up the passenger trains. I also worked at Sheffield South 1 and Darnall where I was told to get back to the Midland. My everlasting memory of that box was a great view of Darnall shed and in the winter frosty morning seeing a V2 and later a A2 simmering after bring in parcels trains from Newcastle. I have lots of interesting tales to tel but will leave for another time. Still have steam trains around me as I now live beside the railway in the Isle Of Man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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