Sutton Junction

If you take any pictures they would be of interest if you fancy posting them. The signal was just beyond the box.

Ill see what I can do then and report back.

Just off the Sheffield end of the Sheffield bound platform.

Where was the Hadfield signal box located?

Well, im dissapointed to say the least at hearing that news!!!

Are these on a boat somewhere between here and the far east yet by any chance?

Fantastic work on the overhead catanery. I have just started a small project which is based roughly on the Woodhead line although nearer the Manchester Piccadilly side than yours. One of the biggest questions I was asking myself was how do I get a realistic overhead system. What you have created looks just like the real thing and your right about the variety. When ever I travel on the line I always find myself looking at the overhead equipment as its totally different from other lines. Keep up the fantastic work as I will be following with interest

Sutty

Recived mine yesterday, cant fault them they are fantastic wagons. Well worth the long wait and cant wait to get my hands on the Network Rail grey and blue versions

Finally they are in stock!!! Just ordered mine tonight cant wait for them to arrive now, hopefully by Monday

Im getting exited to recive these now!!! Should by with us by the end of next week

Is the upcoming Scania T cab in 1:76 scale?

Nice layout, love your OLHE masts they look just like the real thing still being used today on whats left of the Woodhead. I wish I could buy those ready made there just what im looking for

Fantastic news cant wait to get mine

Looks like I shouldnt have booked that holiday on Sunday, im going to have both the yellow Network Rail and blue and grey Network Rail versions

Really looking forward to these now, cant wait to add them to the engineers rake

Looking good. If you dont have an air brush just buy a rattle can of matt laquer it works exactly the same

Very nice, you have a cracking layout on the go. Im looking forward to more updates

Quite a few very interesting old photos on here. I especially like the ones of Guide Bridge, Dinting and Hadfield. Its good to see how they once were 20 or so years ago. Personally id like the Woodhead line to stay closed as I dont see any real reasons to reopen it. Also I much prefer it as a place to take the dog or go for a run then a place that I can travel to Sheffield on. Its a beautiful place that a railway would spoil.

You have a lot of potential with your layout, I like what you have done with it so far. Loving your fleet of 60s, makes me want one even more now!!! Looking forward to watching its development

Quite a few interesting ideas brought up about possible services at/through Guide Bridge. I can see more services using the line through Guide Bridge from Manchester Piccadilly since work has started on electrifying it towards Leeds. I only hope that the line dosent extend any further than Hadfield as I belive the Woodhead line should stay closed. Id rather it be a place to take the dog or go for a run than a way to travel to Sheffield.

It was a nice station to visit even back in the 70's as it was a signing on point so lots of station activity (peoplewise) even though the only trains stopping there were locals.

 

I think even if the Woodhead route had remained open by now Dewsnap, the stabling point and the 4 tracks would still be gone - once industry left Manchester the railways were no longer needed in the form that they were.

 

Guide Bridge still has some of that old infrastructure hanging around and it needs to be cleared and the land around developed then it will look better no doubt although still sad that was once there has gone.

 

Found this new link today: http://www.table38.s.../dukinfield.htm

Yeah theres still a lot of junk lying around on the car park side of the station. Its my local station and I use it 2 or 3 times a week, its interesting to see the old platforms just filled in with dirt and used as overgrown waste land. I dont know what they could do with the land other than enlarge the carpark or create a bigger Network Rail depot. Although moving and increasing the size of the ballast stockpile area could be a realistic option.

Its such a shame to see the state of this station now, I would love to have visited it in its hey day when it was bursting with trains and passengers. It has been great reading all the information people have provided. I dont look at it the same when im there now

Nice to see your progres mate, ive been following your layout on Youtube for quite a while now. Never knew you had lots more detail and updates on here