Archive for the ‘history’ Category

Steamers and other Special Trains

October 14, 2009

Just heard the Steamer whistling furiously through t’Royd – bang on time!

Must be have been some photographers about.

Any photos for here?

The following pictures were of the Cotton Mill Express and will be a memento;  

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Oldham Loop

September 22, 2009

 The last train ran on the loop line from Manchester Victoria – through Oldham, Shaw and Crompton – to Rochdale on Saturday 3 October -  nowt but buses for a few years until the Metrolink trams start running.

(Click to advance pictures) 

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History Bits – 01

March 23, 2008

Do you remember Harold, former Station Master here at Mytholmroyd?

Let us know please – and anything other anecdotes you recall about the station, railway etc of bygone years.

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The picture below was taken at the 2007 Mytholmroyd Gala when Harold came to visit with his daughter.

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A special exhibition was mounted by Michael Allen and his son.

We would like to hear your comments on this, or any other aspect of our station.