Photo's Of East Yorkshire Railways

[mikemeg]

York, The First Away Day - part 3 The Line to York

 

I guess the first thing to say, about this line, is that from Beverley to York it no longer exists. Various feasibility studies seem to have been done as to whether and how this line could be reinstated, though how serious any such plans were is open to question. Suffice to say that some stations were closed on 5/1/59 and the whole line closed to passenger traffic on 29/11/65.

 

After leaving Hull the line passed the Ideal Standard works which, at that time, had sidings which were still in use. Onward to Cottingham, which station is still open and thence to Beverley, again which is still open, the line still exuded its NER heritage with some lower quadrant slotted post signals and the all over roof and cast footbridge at Beverley. Cherry Burton, Kiplingcoates were called at before coming into Market Weighton. This station was a junction with the Hull line and Driffield lines meeting at the east end and the York and Selby lines meeting at the west end.

 

Passing through Pocklington, this station also retained its all over roof and cast footbridge and is now part of Pocklington Grammar School. Again, various aspects of their NER heritage were present at Fangfoss, Stamford Bridge, Warthill and Earswick stations before the line joined the Scarborough line before reaching Lendal Bridge.

 

Every station, along the route, then still retained an operational goods yard and shed with a daily pickup goods which would meander along the line picking up and dropping off wagons at the various stations.

 

Of course, none of these observations or reminiscences were made at the time; we merely saw the railway as a means of reaching York. Only in later life and with the benefit of the passing of time, of a host of black and white (and some colour) photographs evoking the memories, could these times and places be revisited from the recesses of the mind.

 

So we arrived at York and what a place it was and still is. Imagine the initial reaction to the plan to build, what would then be one of the largest railway stations in the world, on a curve. As we rolled over Lendal Bridge, we caught sight of the first green engine of the day as it slowly made its way from the shed into the station. This was a named V2 - 60872 'Kings Own Yorkshire Light Infantry' looking every inch the thoroughbred which the V2's were.

 

I'll finish this account of that away day in the next part, so I'll leave this one with a photo of Pocklington station as it looked in the mid 1950's and, apart from the signage, as it had probably looked for the previous half century or more.

 

Cheers

 

Mike

 

Edited May 23 by mikemeg

[Market65]

Good evening, everyone. Firstly many thanks, Mike, for that evocative account of your journey to York, via Market Weighton, from the front of a Cravens DMU. Such a shame to have lost the service that way round. I am looking forward to reading of your time on York station spotting locomotives.

 

 This evening we have four photo’s courtesy of Jack Beeston Rail Photography, Gordon Edgar, Ado Griff, and Kevin Payne, all on Flickr.

 

The first photo’ shows, and I quote the caption, “with a correct departure time from Derby at 06:10 DRS tractor 37609 lead sister tractor 37607 with the three coach test train to platform 6 at Hull before switching ends and returning down the same line and back to Derby, the pair are seen here passing the crossing at Welton with the 1Q13 Derby RTC to Derby RTC via Hull.” March 20th, 2014.

 

 

The next photo’ shows former BR Drewry 1956-built Class '04' D2245, the DVLR's 'No.2', rests with grain wagons on the grain dryer siding at Dunnington, Derwent Valley Light Railway, on the 27th July, 1971.

 

 

The third photo’ is a view of class 47, 47088 "Samson", at Scarborough Station, on the 24th May, 1975.

 

 

Finally here’s a photo’ of D9000 on a special train from London Kings Cross to Hull Paragon, passing Gilberdyke Junction at 11.12 on the 2nd January, 1997, in the snow.

 

Best regards,

 

Rob.

[micknich2003]

Here is another one of the late George Gregory's pictures, he was Springhead Shed Master and a keen photographer., He lived close to where I'm presentlt sat, I pass his former house daily, I recall my late mother commenting on his passing c1955. The attached is from H&BRly times, I can date it to post September 1913, the year the signal was errected.

[Market65]

Good evening, everyone. Firstly, thank you, Mick, for posting that excellent photo’ of Springhead shed. 

 

Now, this evening we have four photo’s to enjoy. They are thanks to Syd Young, West Halton Sidings, Neil Smith, All Our Yesterdays Today, all on Flickr. 

 

The first one is a view of 03073, at Hull Paragon station, on the 10th January, 1981.

 

 

Secondly, we have a photo’ of LMS Black 5, 44932, as it hurries through Hessle station with train, 5Z62, Carnforth to Hull empty coaching stock working in connection with filming in Hull for a new series on Apple TV set in London during The Blitz.

 

 

The third photo’ from the 17th June, 1989, of a BR Derby/Met Camm Class 108/101 hybrid DMU, formed of cars E52042 (1960) + E53211 (1957) at Hull Paragon station.

 

 

Lastly, time for a photo’ of 55002, ‘The King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry' at Hull Paragon, in October, 1980.

 

Best regards,

 

Rob.

[Market65]

Good evening, everyone. This evening we have four photo’s to enjoy. They are thanks to roger5450, Laurie Mulrine, TimboM, and West Halton Sidings, all on Flickr.

 

The first one is a view of 9F, 92247, at Hull Dairycoates, along with some other locomotives, waiting to be scrapped, on the 25th February, 1967.

 

 

Next is a photo’ of Scarborough station, on the 30th July, 1982, with, in this view, from right to left: 37228, 08657 and 47408.

 

 

The third photo’ is again at Scarborough, and is of GBRf Class 47, 47 727 "Edinburgh Castle / Caisteal Dhun Eideann" as it stands at the buffers at Scarborough station having single-handedly hauled the GB staff charter from Crewe. 47727 was due to be assisted by 47 749, however 749 was declared a failure in the early hours of the Saturday morning when getting prepped at Eastleigh to haul the ECS to Crewe. The date is the 4th August, 2018.

 

 

Finally, the last photo’ is from a week long blockade of the Wolds Coast line between Driffield Freightliner, class 66, 66533, approaches Beverley railway station with 6Y36, on Tuesday the 6th February, 2024.

 

Best regards,

 

Rob.

[mikemeg]

York, The First Away Day - part 4 York

 

Firstly, I must apologise for the delay in completing this account of that first away day; some flu-like 'lurgi' affected me for a day or two before going as quickly as it came!

 

Anyway, we arrived at York station and alighted from one of the bay platforms which are now the short stay car park. Almost immediately the hustle and bustle of this place was apparent with an overriding sense of trains everywhere. Though this station was probably no larger than Hull's Paragon Station the difference in activity was immediately noticeable. Now, even though I still have the notebook with all of the numbers written down, from that day, I don't propose to list them - too many to enumerate!

 

We walked to the centre of the station and then over the footbridge as the first of the many Pacifics which we saw that day, appeared. One of A H Peppercorn's A2's - Hycilla - heading south. We had read the names of these various Pacifics, from the Ian Allan book; the classic horse race winners, the birds, the silver names, the officers of the LNER, the Walter Scott characters, the LNER constituent CME's, etc. but seeing one of these glorious machines proudly displaying its name was something entirely different.

 

 

After an hour of sitting at the south end of the station and then walking to the other end and seeing the station pilots busying themselves moving coaches, seeing one of the Bristol to Newcastle trains arrive behind a Bristol Jubilee and various other trains, we were about to leave the station to 'attempt' the shed when a distant whistle attracted the attention of many of the spotters on the platform. They knew, from that sound what was approaching and, sure enough, one of the legendary 'streaks' rounded the curve at the north end and drew into the station. Silver King was the locomotive.

 

 

It passed a southbound freight which had been stopped on one of the centre roads and came to a stop at platform 5. Like many of the Pacifics fitted with double blast pipes and chimneys, this locomotive made a sizzllng sound as it waited at the platform. On setting off, the locomotive slipped noticeably and it was many years before an ex-Gateshead driver told me why they slipped. This was done, deliberately, to encourage the mechanical lubricator to fulfil its lubricating purpose!!

 

We left the station and walked through the road tunnel on Leeman Road, emerging by the workshop at the back of York shed. Looking through the windows of this workshop we could clearly see two Peppercorn A1's, Boswell and Balmoral - 60138 and 60140. We had already seen 60139 Sea Eagle on a northbound train, earlier that day.

 

 

 

That day we didn't attempt to enter the roundhouse but we did proceed to the fence, further along Leeman Road, there to find a convenient hole in the fence and gain entry to the locomotive yard. York's locomotive yard, between the roundhouse and the coaling stage, must have been half a mile long and what a variety of locomotives it contained. V2's, B1's, B16's, K1's, K3's, D49's in abundance, along with Black 5's, 8F's, an unrebuilt Patriot, Jubilees and too many more to list.

 

 

to be continued

 

Mike

 

[Market65]

Good evening, everyone. Firstly, many thanks,  Mike, for feeling able to post the next part of your first day of spotting at York. It is a great account of a special day out you had. I have also enjoyed the photo’s which you have illustrated the account with, and I hope you will be able to post part 5 soon.

 

This evening we have four more photo’s to enjoy. They are courtesy of Steve Blee, fishermandave89, and Antony Guppy, all on Flickr. I hope they will display in the correct places since this site is not well today. 

 

The first photo’ is a portrait of 97302 - previously 37170 - part of the Network Rail Special Duties Fleet coming through Ferriby on service 0Z50, crew route training for the HST rail measurement train. Fitted with ERTMS and thus usually used on the Cambrian line between Shrewsbury and Aberystwyth it is something of a rarity in East Yorkshire. The 17th August, 2022.

 

 

Next is a photo’ of a special train in connection with the filming of an episode of Poirot, with David Suchet, of King Arthur, 777, Sir Lamiel, at Hull Paragon station, on the 22nd July, 1990. 
 

 

And here is a second photo’ of that train with 777 making a good smoke effect for the cameras.

 

 

Finally here’s a photo’ of a class 37 leading the 09.22 Birmingham New Street - Scarborough at Heslerton, on the 3rd July, 1976.

 

Best regards,

 

Rob.

[JeffP]

19 hours ago, mikemeg said:

York, The First Away Day - part 4 York

 

Firstly, I must apologise for the delay in completing this account of that first away day; some flu-like 'lurgi' affected me for a day or two before going as quickly as it came!

 

Anyway, we arrived at York station and alighted from one of the bay platforms which are now the short stay car park. Almost immediately the hustle and bustle of this place was apparent with an overriding sense of trains everywhere. Though this station was probably no larger than Hull's Paragon Station the difference in activity was immediately noticeable. Now, even though I still have the notebook with all of the numbers written down, from that day, I don't propose to list them - too many to enumerate!

 

We walked to the centre of the station and then over the footbridge as the first of the many Pacifics which we saw that day, appeared. One of A H Peppercorn's A2's - Hycilla - heading south. We had read the names of these various Pacifics, from the Ian Allan book; the classic horse race winners, the birds, the silver names, the officers of the LNER, the Walter Scott characters, the LNER constituent CME's, etc. but seeing one of these glorious machines proudly displaying its name was something entirely different.

 

 

After an hour of sitting at the south end of the station and then walking to the other end and seeing the station pilots busying themselves moving coaches, seeing one of the Bristol to Newcastle trains arrive behind a Bristol Jubilee and various other trains, we were about to leave the station to 'attempt' the shed when a distant whistle attracted the attention of many of the spotters on the platform. They knew, from that sound what was approaching and, sure enough, one of the legendary 'streaks' rounded the curve at the north end and drew into the station. Silver King was the locomotive.

 

 

It passed a southbound freight which had been stopped on one of the centre roads and came to a stop at platform 5. Like many of the Pacifics fitted with double blast pipes and chimneys, this locomotive made a sizzllng sound as it waited at the platform. On setting off, the locomotive slipped noticeably and it was many years before an ex-Gateshead driver told me why they slipped. This was done, deliberately, to encourage the mechanical lubricator to fulfil its lubricating purpose!!

 

We left the station and walked through the road tunnel on Leeman Road, emerging by the workshop at the back of York shed. Looking through the windows of this workshop we could clearly see two Peppercorn A1's, Boswell and Balmoral - 60138 and 60140. We had already seen 60139 Sea Eagle on a northbound train, earlier that day.

 

 

 

That day we didn't attempt to enter the roundhouse but we did proceed to the fence, further along Leeman Road, there to find a convenient hole in the fence and gain entry to the locomotive yard. York's locomotive yard, between the roundhouse and the coaling stage, must have been half a mile long and what a variety of locomotives it contained. V2's, B1's, B16's, K1's, K3's, D49's in abundance, along with Black 5's, 8F's, an unrebuilt Patriot, Jubilees and too many more to list.

 

 

to be continued

 

Mike

 

Sorry to be a pedant, but your first photo of 60516, "Hycilla", is of a Thompson A2/3, not one of Peppercorn's.

[Boris]

4 hours ago, JeffP said:

Sorry to be a pedant, but your first photo of 60516, "Hycilla", is of a Thompson A2/3, not one of Peppercorn's.

Knowing next to nothing about steam engines, whats' the difference?

Edited May 27 by Boris

[JeffP]

2 hours ago, Boris said:

Knowing next to nothing about steam engines, whats' the difference?

The Thompson locos had separate valve gear for each cylinder, with the cylinders placed between driving and bogie wheels, giving a shorter connecting rod, but overall, a slightly longer loco. They also had larger smoke deflectors. The A2/1 and A2/2 were rebuilds of  Gresley's 2-8-2 locos. They had 6' 2" driving wheels, designed for mixed traffic.

The A2/3 locos were new build.

Arthur Peppercorn's A2's reverted back to placing the cylinders between the bogie wheels, had a longer connecting rod, smaller, slightly differently shaped deflectors, and also had 6' 2" driving wheels.

 

A lot of enthusiasts dislike the Thompson locos, regarding them as ugly, ungainly etc.

Personally, I loved them.

Edited May 27 by JeffP

[Market65]

Good evening, everyone. This evening we have another four photo’s to enjoy, thanks to John Turner, fishermandave89, and Andy Hughes, all on Flickr.

 

The first photo’ shows Dairycoates (50B) allocated WD "Austerity" 2-8-0 90008 as it shunts Pipe open & Shell/BP tank wagons at King George Dock, Hull whilst undertaking J13 pilot duties - c1966.

 

 

Next is a photo’ of 60013 "Robert Boyle" with a traction learning special takes Anlaby Road curve at Hull, on the 8th April, 1992.

 

 

The third photo’ is a view of a RES class 47, on a pathfinder railtours special leaving Bridlington, in July, 1994.

 

 

Finally, we have a photo’ of 56104 as it  passes Lowfield Lane, Melton, at the head of train, 6D54, Hedon Road Sidings - Doncaster Belmont Yard, on the 30th May, 2003.

 

Best regards,

 

Rob.

[Market65]

Good evening, everyone. Firstly, because of personal circumstances I won’t be able to attend the slide show tomorrow morning at the Carnegie Centre. Apologies about that, but I hope it is successful, and I know it will be of great interest.

 

Well, onto this evening’s photo’s which are courtesy of Philip Wheldale, ALAN HART, John Turner, and 6Y99, all on Flickr.

 

The first one is a view of an oil train hauled by 37031, on the 17th June, 1985. The train is seen at Boothferry Park, and running from Saltend - Baglan Bay.

 

 

Next is a photo’ at Gilberdyke, with a 6-car DMU, on the 11.23 York - Hull, on September the 4th, 1986. The extended caption reads:

“Gilberdyke Junction in the East Riding of Yorkshire where the lines from Goole and Selby converge before the four track section into Hull. Back in the 80's it was all manual signalling and crossings as seen here where 6-car DMU comprised of 2x Derby 108's sandwiching a Met Cammell 101 forming the 11.23 York - Hull slows is about to pass through Gilberdyke Station on the centre roads.

The alert and conscientious signalman has already dropped the peg.”

 

 

The third photo’ shows Stanier Class 5 4-6-0 45288 heading a long line of withdrawn BR steam locomotive being held at Daircoates East prior to entering the Neptune Street scrapyard of Albert Draper & Son Ltd - c.18th March, 1968.

 Other identifiable loco classes present include Stanier 8F 2-8-0s, WD "Austerity" 2-8-0s and at least one Fairburn 2-6-4T.

 

 

Finally, time for a photo’ of 60019 , which is seen  passing through the Hopper House at Dairycoates Tilcon with the soon to be train, 6D72, the 1118 Hull Dairycoates Tilcon - Rylstone Quarry. The date is 9th December, 2010, during the freezing cold and snowy weather.

 

Best regards,

 

Rob.

[30368]

On 27/05/2024 at 14:05, JeffP said:

The A2/1 and A2/2 were rebuilds of  Gresley's 2-8-2 locos.

 

Sorry JeffP but the A2/1's were new builds based on the V2 boiler (The original order was for V2 loco's) and as you say, the A2/2's rebuilds of Gresley's 2-8-2s. I'm not usually pedantic, honest.

Like you, I rather like the look of all of Thompson's 4-6-2s and he seems to get unfair treatment by the LNER "Glitterati" if I can use the phrase.

 

Kind regards,

 

30368

[doilum]

But, pull pin and throw, Peppercorn's A2s were the best proportioned locomotives to run on British rails. 

[30368]

3 hours ago, doilum said:

But, pull pin and throw, Peppercorn's A2s were the best proportioned locomotives to run on British rails. 

Hi doilum,

 

I agree, they may well have been, particularly if fitted with a double chimney, but my judgment on Thompson's pacifics is based on a slightly differing aesthetic. Their brutalist look is appealing, as if they could pull anything. I suspect we all have a favourite looking locomotive and many are well balanced, for example the V2 2-6-2 or many exGW 4-6-0 types or perhaps the ex LMS 5XP's?

No boom then...

 

Kind regards,

 

30368

[Market65]

Good evening, everyone. This evening we have four photo’s to enjoy, courtesy of Brian Daniels, Peter Brumby, John Turner, and fishermandave89, all on Flickr.

 

The first one is a view of a class 124 DMC, E51952, at Hull Paragon station, on the 6th May, 1976.

 

 

Next is a photo’ of V2 2-6-2, 60876, (50A), as it heads away from Brough with the early evening "Humber-Clyde Freighter" from Hull, in August, 1964.

 

 

The third photo’ shows Eastfield (ED) allocated 47659, as it passes Hull Inward Yard with what is thought to be the short-lived Hull to Cardiff service, although another suggestion, from someone on Flickr, is the afternoon service to King's Cross which was sometimes hauled by a long-range Class 47. The datevis the 12th August, 1987.

 

 

Finally, here’s a photo’ of what appears to be 47100, at Bridlington station, number 4 platform, on the 11th April in either 1990 or 1991. The year is given twice in that way for unknown reasons.

 

Best regards,

 

Rob.

[Market65]

Good evening, everyone. It’s time to have four photo’s to enjoy, courtesy of chris, Dave Jolly, Andy Hughes, and John Tur, all on Flickr.

 

The first one is of a class 124 unit at Oxmardyke, on the 30th April, 1981. No other details given.

 

 

Next is a photo’ of a class 47 at Hull Paragon station, and after running round, 47524 prepares to return to London with train,1A20, the 13:56 to Kings Cross, on the 5th September, 1987.

 

 

The third photo’ shows 66741 working train, 6D16, the 09.31 Cottam Power Station to Hull Bulk Terminal, as seen at Hessle, on the 5th  September, 2019.

 

 

Finally, we have a portrait of 56039 shortly after being named “ABP Port of Hull” at King George Dock, Hull, on the 19th July, 1994.

 

Best regards,

 

Rob.

[russ p]

28 minutes ago, Market65 said:

Good evening, everyone. It’s time to have four photo’s to enjoy, courtesy of chris, Dave Jolly, Andy Hughes, and John Tur, all on Flickr.

 

The first one is of a class 124 unit at Oxmardyke, on the 30th April, 1981. No other details given.

 

 

Next is a photo’ of a class 47 at Hull Paragon station, and after running round, 47524 prepares to return to London with train,1A20, the 13:56 to Kings Cross, on the 5th September, 1987.

 

 

The third photo’ shows 66741 working train, 6D16, the 09.31 Cottam Power Station to Hull Bulk Terminal, as seen at Hessle, on the 5th  September, 2019.

 

 

Finally, we have a portrait of 56039 shortly after being named “ABP Port of Hull” at King George Dock, Hull, on the 19th July, 1994.

 

Best regards,

 

Rob.

 

Excellent pictures Rob 

The top picture shows the other odd NE region crossing type, mechanical barriers as opposed to electric boom gates

[EddieK]

On 23/05/2024 at 19:25, Market65 said:

 

Finally here’s a photo’ of D9000 on a special train from London Kings Cross to Hull Paragon, passing Gilberdyke Junction at 11.12 on the 2nd January, 1997, in the snow.

 

Best regards,

 

Rob.

I was on that special train; at the time, we lived in Swindon and the previous day I had driven my circa 25 year old Land Rover to Surrey and back to see my cousin, not a good idea at that time of year in a vehicle with no door seals, especially when I felt like **** at the time. 

After a reasonable sleep, I felt much more alive and my wife and I caught the early HST from Swindon to Paddington, followed by a taxi to Kings Cross. To say that I was feeling excited to be leaving KX behind a Deltic was an understatement..... Our seats were somewhere near the middle of the train as I recall, still able to enjoy the sounds. Apart from the haulage, another treat was the ability to buy bacon rolls from a proper Mark 1 catering vehicle.

The route of the train was KX to Hull as shown, then Hull to Leeds, onwards via the Harrogate loop to York. Here, the loco detached and went into NRM for a special dedication ceremony. During our time at York, in the snow, I recall dragging my wife over to Monk Bar Models for a look around. (Who says romance is dead...?). Eventually, the train reappeared in a very cold York Station for a run back to KX. 

From there it was taxi to Paddington, then HST to Swindon.

Despite having seen Deltics on many occasions I had never travelled behind one on ECML. At various times I had been able to indulge in the enjoyment of the sounds from a droplight, but only up to a reasonable speed due to the cold air rushing past. Also, as I recall, despite the heating being on, the inside of the bodyside glazing frosted up.

I was able to make up for the lack of Deltic haulage in subsequent years with various rail tours, including two different locos on ECML in the same week in 2002, but that is another story...

[Market65]

Good evening, everyone. Thank you, EddieK, for that recount of that Deltic hauled tour.
 

This evening we have four photo’s to enjoy courtesy of West Halton Sidings, Syd Young, Simon Barnes, and Antony Guppy, all on Flickr.

 

The first photo’ shows 67005 on The Royal Train at Hull Paragon, on the 16th November, 2017.

 

 

The second photo’ is a view of 37008 at Hull Botanic Gardens on the 28th April, 1979.

 

 

Next is a photo’ of a new class 124 Trans Pennine unit at Hull Paragon in 1961. The caption says that the photo’ was obtained from a swapmeet, taken by the photographic department of the North Eastern Region of British Railways.

 

 

Finally, time for a photo’ of 45 026 as it passes Royal Oak South box with the return Filey Holiday Camp - Leicester as it screeches off the branch and joins the Scarborough - Hull line. The box already exhibits the attentions of local vandals shortly before its demise with the closure of the branch. The date is the 3rd July, 1977.

 

Best regards,

 

Rob.

[Market65]

Good evening, everyone. This evening we have four photo’s to enjoy. They are courtesy of Gordon Edgar, RobT653, Adam J Gibbons, Peter Brumby, and John Turner, all on Flickr.

 

The first photo’ is a view of John Fowler 0-4-0 diesel-mechanical 'Churchill' (W/No.4100005 built in 1947) as it stands in the oil siding at York (Layerthorpe) station on 16th August 1982, after closure of the DVLR.

 

 

The next photo’ shows Scarborough station on Sunday the 1st June, 1986. It is busy with DMU sets reaching to the platform limit and from left to right 45126, 47647 & 47491. Note the United Automobile Services buses to the right.

 

 

The third photo’ is one of D1015 'Western Champion' which is seen approaching Gilberdyke with 1Z17, from Swindon - Scarborough, on the 17th December, 2016.

 

 

Finally, we have a photo’ of WD "Austerity" 2-8-0 90518, as it approaches Selby station with an up Class E Express freight, the rear of which is still crossing the Rive Ouse - c1960.

 

Best regards,

 

Rob.

[Ray M]

Got a pic of the wezzie, not long before, on that day.

at Thorne North.

[Market65]

Good evening, everyone. This evening it is time to enjoy a further four photo’s which are courtesy of Colin Alexander, Syd Young, robertcwp, and Andy Hughes, all on Flickr.

 

The first one is a view of Class B1 4-6-0, 61024, Addax, passing Royal Oak South, on an ECS working, on the 23rd May, 1964.

 

 

Next is a photo’ of 03073 at Hull Paragon station, on the 10th January, 1981.

 

 

Thirdly we have a photo’ of a Class 124 DMU leaving Hull in September, 1968. All but the leading DMC have been repainted into the blue and grey livery.

 

 

Last is a photo’ of 66610, as it waits to leave the engineering possession at Hull St. Georges Road with train, 6Y31, the 16:15 Hull Anlaby Road Junction - Doncaster Up Decoy Yard, on Saturday the 11th May, 2024.

 

Best regards,

 

Rob.

[Market65]

Good evening, everyone. This evening we can enjoy a further four photo’s which are courtesy of The KDH archive, Keith Long, Antony Guppy, and West Halton Sidings, all on Flickr.

 

The first photo’ is a once everyday sight of a two car class 101 DMU, on a Hull to Leeds service, at Gilberdyke, on the 10th of May, 1987.

 

 

Next is a photo’ of the Selby station pilot engine Class J72, 68686, as seen on the 2nd May, 1959. 
 

 

The third photo’ is a view of two DMU’s, from Leeds & Leicester at Filey Holiday Camp station. The passengers disembarking from the 8 car set just arrived with their luggage are about to join the Butlins road trains for the short trip across to the camp, in July, 1977.

 

 

Finally, here’s another recent photo’ of Freightliner class 66, 66622, as it storms past Hessle Road Junction with train, 6Y33, having left the blockade at Hull Paragon station, on Sunday the 12th May, 2024.

 

Best regards,

 

Rob.

[Market65]

Good evening, everyone. This evening we are going diesel only, and the photo’s are courtesy of trainsofhull, Andy Hughes, Philip Wheldale, and John Turner, all on Flickr.

 

The first photo’ shows 66175 as it passes Welton box on the first run of the second biomass set to Hull, on the 14th March, 2014.

 

 

The second photo’ is a view of a train after working in on a rake of empty rail flats from Healey Mills Yard as 6Z96. 37890 has run round on King George Dock No 10 Quay and is in the process of shunting its rake of rail flats onto No 10 Quayside, on the 1st November, 2003.

 

 

Next is a photo’ from the 21st July, 2014, at Welton, of 47815, on train 4D95, the 15:00 Hull CT - Doncaster Down Decoy.

 

 

Finally, here’s a photo’ of 56085, with a Hull to Doncaster 'Enterprise' service at Melton, East Yorkshire, on the 30th March, 2001.

 

Best regards,

 

Rob.