Guest RichS Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 Just been down to B&Q (hey its sunday and DIY day) and i was sat in traffic under the bridge and wondered when it was singled. Looking at the bridge stonework i guess it was the south side (next to Pondsford's) was done first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart0742 Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 Just been down to B&Q (hey its sunday and DIY day) and i was sat in traffic under the bridge and wondered when it was singled. Looking at the bridge stonework i guess it was the south side (next to Pondsford's) was done first. The tracks south of Sheffield Midland were reduced from Quadruple to Double on the 25th June 1972. Up to this time there were 4 tracks over London Rd at this point, the present double track bridge in the centre and a single line bridge either side. The single line decks were removed shortly afterwards. Just the Sheffield side of Heeley Bridge the line crosses the bottom of Gleadless rd, here at least 1 of the single line bridge decks still exist, not sure about the other at the Gleadless side. Courtesy of Google SV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bus man Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 The one over the main A61 London Road were removed I would say around 1982 ish - the buses that I photographed on diversion were in PTE livery and the chesterfield services were green and cream - Ill see if I can find a print as it should have the date on the back. I also have shots of the old bridge sat on the road been cut up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveHB Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 The tracks south of Sheffield Midland were reduced from Quadruple to Double on the 25th June 1972. Up to this time there were 4 tracks over London Rd at this point, the present double track bridge in the centre and a single line bridge either side. The single line decks were removed shortly afterwards. Just the Sheffield side of Heeley Bridge the line crosses the bottom of Gleadless rd, here at least 1 of the single line bridge decks still exist, not sure about the other at the Gleadless side. Courtesy of Google SV Here is a shot that's taken looking down Gleadless Road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart0742 Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 Here is a shot that's taken looking down Gleadless Road. As Steve's photo confirms all the bridge decks are still in situ over Gleadless Rd http://www.multimap.com/s/MOyVjmVt This multimap map confirms Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RichS Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 Thanks guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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