West Riding in the 1960s

[janrapacz]

I am sure there are quite a few modelers out there who are interested in the West Riding railway scene especially during the 1960s transition period from steam to diesel. Perhaps you already have an operational layout or are in the planning stages? For me its a long term project to model some aspect of the railway system around Bradford.

 

For those interested in the West Riding, or more specifically the railway network around Bradford, this new colour album is likely to be of interest.  

 

 

Peak D131 on the evening Bradford Valley Road to Bristol freight in May 1966

 

The railways on the north side of Bradford were mostly part of the former Midland Railway network out of Forster Square station, including the Airedale line to Shipley, Apperley Bridge and Keighley and the Wharfedale route to Ilkley. The GNR route to Shipley ventured into Midland territory but was never a threat.

 

The Midland Railway was the first major company to serve Bradford during the ‘railway mania’ of the mid-19th century when lines were being planned and constructed all over the country. The other half of the local network radiated from Bradford Exchange station, a short distance across the city centre, with services provided by the Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway and the Great Northern Railway.

 

Regrettably, the railway networks to the north and south of Bradford were never linked in spite of efforts by the Midland Railway in the early part of the 20th century to build a connection. The failure of that scheme means that Bradford, unlike its neighbour Leeds, has never been on a ‘through’ main line and it has been paying the price ever since.

 

However it remains to be seen if the latest Northern Powerhouse Rail scheme to put Bradford on a new through route will ever happen.

 

http://Willowherbpublishing.co.uk

 

 

[APOLLO]

If it's as good as the two "Great Northern Outpost" books it'll be a good 'un !!!

 

Brit15

[richard.h]

The cover picture shows there's a a prototype for everything, if you weathered a peak to that condition most people would say that you had overdone it and ruined a good model.

[Fat Controller]

The cover picture shows there's a a prototype for everything, if you weathered a peak to that condition most people would say that you had overdone it and ruined a good model.

It looks as though it has been following a leaky slurry tanker.

The second van looks as though it might be a crimson or maroon-painted 10t Meat Van. I love the variety of different vans visible, with all the different roof heights and profiles.

[caradoc]

The second van looks to have only its front third painted red, another contender for the 'Prototype for Everything' topic (when you run out of paint before the wagon is finished) ! Maybe it was a partial repaint over a damaged section ?

[charliepetty]

I am sure there are quite a few modelers out there who are interested in the West Riding railway scene especially during the 1960s transition period from steam to diesel. Perhaps you already have an operational layout or are in the planning stages? For me its a long term project to model some aspect of the railway system around Bradford.

 

For those interested in the West Riding, or more specifically the railway network around Bradford, this new colour album is likely to be of interest.  

 

BFD Vol1 Cover 150dpi.jpg

 

Peak D131 on the evening Bradford Valley Road to Bristol freight in May 1966

 

The railways on the north side of Bradford were mostly part of the former Midland Railway network out of Forster Square station, including the Airedale line to Shipley, Apperley Bridge and Keighley and the Wharfedale route to Ilkley. The GNR route to Shipley ventured into Midland territory but was never a threat.

 

The Midland Railway was the first major company to serve Bradford during the ‘railway mania’ of the mid-19th century when lines were being planned and constructed all over the country. The other half of the local network radiated from Bradford Exchange station, a short distance across the city centre, with services provided by the Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway and the Great Northern Railway.

 

Regrettably, the railway networks to the north and south of Bradford were never linked in spite of efforts by the Midland Railway in the early part of the 20th century to build a connection. The failure of that scheme means that Bradford, unlike its neighbour Leeds, has never been on a ‘through’ main line and it has been paying the price ever since.

 

However it remains to be seen if the latest Northern Powerhouse Rail scheme to put Bradford on a new through route will ever happen.

 

http://Willowherbpublishing.co.uk

Available from DCKits-DEVideos at the York Show this weekend, its a cracking book.    Charlie

[lmsforever]

I model an area based on Holmefield and take liberties with it to suit ,I have taken an interest in this part of the world for many years having visited regularily in the sixties and seventies .I have a good collection of books covering the area and some are quite old and are extremely useful.