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Below is a list of the pictures currently stored in our archive.  This list is available for reference only as there is insufficient space to store the image files on this website.  If you are interested in a particular picture, please email your request and, depending on any copyright restrictions, we will email the file to you.
If you have pictures of our area that you would be willing to add to our archive we would be very interested in hearing from you
The images are grouped by the locations listed below.
BAWTRY BECKINGHAM BOUGHTON CHEQUER HOUSE CLIPSTONE
COTTAM FLEDBOROUGH HARWORTH HIGH MARNHAM LEVERTON
MANSFIELD MISTERTON OLLERTON RANSKILL RETFORD
SCROOBY SHEFFIELD SHIREOAKS STURTON THORESBY
TUXFORD WALKERINGHAM WOODHOUSE WOODEND WORKSOP

Reference  

Date

Description

Baw 001

16 June 1959

61433 on an up freight around Bawtry

Baw 002

16 June 1959

61961 on a down freight around Bawtry

Baw 003

16 June 1959

A4 60011 speeds the down 'Elizabethan' around Bawtry

Baw 004

16 June 1959

A3 60110 on the up 'White Rose' around Bawtry

Baw 005

16 June 1959

B1 61225 heads a down mixed freight around Bawtry

Baw 006

16 June 1959

A1 60127 WILSON WORSDELL on a Kings Cross to Newcastle express around Bawtry

Baw 007

16 June 1959

A1 60153 FLAMBOYANT on a Newcastle to Kings Cross express around Bawtry

Baw 008

16 June 1959

A1 60142 EDWARD FLETCHER on the up 'Tees Tyne' Pullman around Bawtry

Baw 009

16 June 1959

A1 60118 ARCHIBALD STURROCK on the up 'Yorkshire Pullman' around Bawtry

Baw 010

16 June 1959

A1 60139 SEA EAGLE on a Kings Cross to Leeds service around Bawtry

Baw 011

16 June 1959

61120 on an up freight around Bawtry

Baw 012

16 June 1959

A4 60023 GOLDEN EAGLE on a Newcastle to Kings Cross passenger service around Bawtry

Baw 013

16 June 1959

A2 60506 EARL MARISCHAL on the down 'Heart of Midlothian' around Bawtry

Baw 014

16 June 1959

A4 60006 HERRING GULL on a Glasgow to Kings Cross express around Bawtry

Baw 015

 

Bawtry station on a midsummer day c.1905 with passengers awaiting the 10.35am 'Parliamentary' from Grantham to Doncaster, along with Station Master, George Porter.

Baw 016

 

New Dining Set, a 'posed' picture in June 1900. GNR 4-4-2 948 built in June 1900 and BTO712, RFO275, RFK2838, RTO2839, BTO unidentified and BG1829 are on the up shunt road north of Bawtry station facing 'wrong' direction

Baw 017

 

An ambulance party on the up platform of Bawtry station in 1915. Dr Ward is carrying the stick, Lady Galway, wearing the large flat hat, is at the side of the nurse by the waiting room door.

Baw 018

 

Bawtry station with the arrival of the Royal Train in September 1949. King George VI and Queen Elizabeth met by Lord Scarborough (foreground), note the LMS crest on the Royal coach.

Baw 019

01 July 1955

A4 60009 UNION OF SOUTH AFRICA, slowed by a speed restriction, approached Bawtry station with the up 'Elizabethan'.

Baw 020

 

May 1974: Bawtry signal box. The Up sidings have been reduced to a single spur from the loop.

Baw 021

 

August 1984: Bawtry station site, the down side waiting room is in use as a Permanent Way men's mess room.

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Bec 001

 

An undated view of Beckingham station

Bec 002   An early but undated view of Beckingham station (courtesy of Beckingham History Group)
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Bou 001

06 November 1983

Boughton Signal Box

Bou 002

06 November 1983

Boughton Signal Box

Bou 003

18 May 1984

Cutting from Retford Times following fire at Boughton Signal Box

Bou 004

06 November 1983

Boughton Junction looking toward Ollerton. The branch to Bevercotes Colliery in on the Right.

Bou 005

06 November 1983

Boughton Junction looking toward Ollerton. Retired lineman Eric Standley revisits the line after 10 years.

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Che 001

02 July 1962

WD 90583 hauls a westbound coke train at Chequer House

Che 002

02 July 1962

63926 hauls a westbound freight under the A1 road bridge at Chequer House

Che 003

02 July 1962

B1 61211 on an eastbound passenger passes Chequer House

Che 004

02 July 1962

2-8-0 63808 hauls a westbound freight under the A1 road bridge at Chequer House

Che 005

02 July 1962

63708 heads light engine toward Retford at Chequer House

Che 006

02 July 1962

63678 approaches Chequer House with an eastbound freight train

Che 007

02 July 1962

62054 heads light engine toward Retford at Chequer House

Che 008

02 July 1962

B1 61249 at Chequer House with an up passenger train

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Cli 001

06 November 1983

Clipstone West Junction Signal Box

Cli 002

06 November 1983

Clipstone West Junction

Cli 003

06 November 1983

Clipstone West Junction

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Cot 001

 

Cottam station on the direct GC route between Retford and Lincoln.

Cot 002

 

Cottam station on the direct GC route between Retford and Lincoln.

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Fle 001

 

An undated view of Fledborough station

Fle 002

06 November 1983

Fledborough Station, view taken from road overbridge looking toward Lincoln.

Fle 003

06 November 1983

Fledborough Station, view taken from goods yard approach road.

Fle 004 05 October 1955 Fledborough Station
Fle 005 05 October 1955 View of Fledborough Station buildings from Goods Yard
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Har 001

 

April 1965: A view of the Harworth branch with O4/8 63785 climbing from Scrooby sidings with a train of empties. The branch closed in 1967.

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Hig 001

06 November 1983

High Marnham Signal Box. The mainline on the left to Fledborough is no longer used, the right hand tracks lead to the power station.

Hig 002

06 November 1983

High Marnham Signal Box

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Lev 001

 

An undated view of Leverton station looking toward the windmill

Lev 002

 

An undated view of Leverton station

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Man 001

02 August 1959

A Nottingham based Ex LMS Crab on a Sunday special to Mablethorpe passes thro Mansfield's Great Central station.

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Mis 001

 

An undated view of Misterton station

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Oll 001

01 June 1983

Ollerton Goods Shed

Oll 002

 

An undated view of Ollerton MS&L station

Oll 003

01 June 1983

Ollerton Goods Shed

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Ran 001

28 July 1957

Departmental Locomotive No 3, Class Y3 (ex 68181) at Ranskill Wagon Works

Ran 002

28 July 1957

Departmental Locomotive No 3 alongside the coal stage at Ranskill Wagon Repair Shops. As 68181, the Sentinel had arrived in 1951, its small LNER cast 8181 number plate is still evident on the cab.

Ran 003

 

Ranskill Station looking south with an Ivatt Small Atlantic (LNER Class C2) with No 2 Express Goods headcode approaching on a strangely composed 'mixed' train. The train may have been the 07.00 'Q' Wood Green to Doncaster HC empty stock and van train.

Ran 004

 

An undated view of Ranskill station

Ran 005

 

HL3949 of 1939 vintage at ROF Ranskill, the loco was withdrawn and sold for scrap in 1967

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Ret 001

25 January 1958

A1 60126 SIR VINCENT RAVEN on an up express at the north end of Retford station

Ret 002

24 March 1958

V2 60849 on a freight passes Babworth goods depot

Ret 003

25 January 1958

B1 61126 stands at north end of platform 1 at Retford between duties

Ret 004

21 March 1958

A2 60503 on the down Queen of Scots Pullman heads past Babworth goods shed

Ret 005

 

B1 61406 awaits departure from south end of platform one at Retford

Ret 006

20 April 1961

K3 61883 speeds through centre road of Retford station with a southbound freight

Ret 007

20 April 1961

Various O1's trundle over the GN/GC flat crossing at Retford

Ret 008

21 March 1958

A4 60033 SEAGULL on a Master Cutlers Special working approaches platform 2 at Retford from the south

Ret 009

20 April 1961

A1 60114 W. P. ALLEN approaches platform 2 at Retford station passing over the flat crossing and south box with a Kings Cross to Hull train

Ret 010

20 April 1961

A1 60114 W. P. ALLEN awaits departure from platform 1 at Retford on a Leeds to Kings Cross service

Ret 011

 

A4 60029 WOODCOCK storms through Retford station with an up express

Ret 012

20 April 1961

A1 60151 MIDLOTHIAN drifts over the flat crossing at Retford with a down Kings Cross to Saltburn train

Ret 013

31 August 1961

B1 61006 approaching platform 3 at Retford with a Lincoln to Sheffield train

Ret 014

20 April 1961

J11 64324 of Retford shed approaches platform 3

Ret 015

20 April 1961

9F 92176 passes through Retford station on a southbound freight

Ret 016

31 August 1961

B1 61006 on a passenger train is about to rejoin the GC mainline to Worksop after stopping at platform 3 at Retford

Ret 017

24 March 1958

64252 stands alongside Babworth goods depot between duties

Ret 018

21 March 1958

68508 shunts at Babworth goods depot

Ret 019

13 August 1961

B1 61223 on passenger train approaches West Carr Road bridge as it heads for platform 1 at Retford

Ret 020

01 July 1964

62005 heads north over Retford flat crossing with an oil tank train

Ret 021

 

A1 60149 pulls into platform 2 at Retford

Ret 022

13 August 1961

A4 60010 DOMINION OF CANADA approaches Babworth road bridge with a southbound passenger train

Ret 023

13 August 1962

A3 60044 MELTON pulls away from a stop at platform 1 at Retford with an up passenger train from Hull to Kings Cross

Ret 024

13 August 1962

A3 60106 draws into platform 2 at Retford with a down passenger train

Ret 025

 

Unidentified K3 heads a northbound freight adjacent to West Carr Road

Ret 026

 

EE Type 4, later class 40 heads north from Babworth Road bridge

Ret 027

01 July 1964

EE Type 3 D6810, later class 37 approaches platform 3 at Retford with a Sheffield bound passenger train

Ret 028

 

EE Type 4, later class 40 heads out of platform 3 at Retford with a Sheffield bound Pullman train

Ret 029

01 July 1964

EE Type 5 D9009 ALYCIDON, later class 55 pulls into platform 1 at Retford with the 1A49 Newcastle to Kings Cross

Ret 030

01 July 1964

EE Type 5 D9018, later class 55 55018 BALLYMOSS passes below the iron bridge as it heads for Retford station with an up 1B15 Doncaster to Kings Cross

Ret 031

 

Sulzer Type 4, later class 45 heads north past Retford north signal box

Ret 032

01 July 1964

BRCW Type 3 D6545, later class 33 heads a southbound cement train through Retford station

Ret 033

13 August 1961

An as yet unnamed Deltic EE Type 5 D9010, later class 55 storms past Babworth goods shed with the 1A35 Edinburgh to Kings Cross 'Flying Scotsman'

Ret 034

 

WD 2-8-0 90551 clanks towards Retford station with a northbound freight

Ret 035

16 January 1961

B1 61379 rounds the curve below West Carr road bridge with a westbound passenger train from Retford station

Ret 036

11 August 1962

Taken from a train approaching platform 1, A3 60056 awaits departure from Retford's platform 2 with a down passenger

Ret 037

 

A4 60017 SILVER FOX about to depart from the north end of platform 2 at Retford

Ret 038

16 January 1961

A4 60025 FALCON storms north from Retford on a Kings Cross to Hull train

Ret 039

 

62054 trundles a coal train eastbound over the flat crossing at Retford

Ret 040

 

A4 60017 SILVER FOX about to depart from the north end of platform 2 at Retford, the late Ken Linton talks to the driver.

Ret 041

11 August 1962

A3 60056 awaits departure from platform 2 at Retford as the photographer's class 20 (D8051) hauled train crosses it into platform 1

Ret 042

 

WD 90537 eases a heavy coke train over the flat crossing, past Retford south signal box

Ret 043

21 March 1958

WD 90088 passes below the iron bridge with a northbound freight

Ret 044

13 August 1962

A3 60044 MELTON waits at the south end of platform 1 at Retford on a Hull to Kings Cross service

Ret 045

21 March 1958

The pioneer EE Type 4 D200, later class 40 on a down express passing Babworth goods shed

Ret 046

13 August 1962

EE Type 4, D277, later class 40 heads north from Retford station with a Glasgow bound train

Ret 047

 

EE Type 4, later class 40 approaches Retford on a northbound Pullman

Ret 048

Summer 1962

EE Type 5 D9009, later class 55 55009 ALYCIDON at speed on the up 1A21 Newcastle to Kings Cross express south of Retford

Ret 049

18 March 1966

EE Type 5 D9003, later class 55 55003 MELD heads the 'Flying Scotsman' train on Gamston Bank south of Retford

Ret 050

18 March 1966

Brush Type 2, later class 31 heads a northbound empties south of Retford

Ret 051

13 August 1962

A3 60047 speeds through Retford station with a Kings Cross to Hull passenger

Ret 052

 

B1 61379 heads out of Retford with a Sheffield bound train

Rett 053

 

O2 63927 draws a freight train around the south end of platform 1 at Retford

Ret 054

 

V2 60862 drifts into platform 3 at Retford

Ret 055

 

A1 60120 KITTIWAKE heads a northbound express through Retford

Ret 056

 

WD 2-8-0 heads a northbound freight south of Retford

Ret 057

 

Sulzer Type 4, later class 45 heads north out of Retford station

Ret 058

 

An A2 approaches Retford station from the south

Ret 059

18 March 1966

EE Type 4 D247, later class 40 approaches on Gamston curve

Ret 060

01 July 1964

Brush Type 4 D1546, later class 47 departs Retford station with a Kings Cross to Leeds passenger

Ret 061

09 June 1963

LMS Coronation 4-6-2 46245 passes Grove Road crossing on a special from Kings Cross to Doncaster

Ret 062

01 June 1932

Plan of Retford GN Locomotive Depot

Ret 063

19 May 1957

The remodeled Retford GN shed seen from the shed yard

Ret 064

01 June 1958

The southerly aspect of Retford GN shed

Ret 065

22 July 1960

Close up of re-roofed Retford GN engine shed

Ret 066

01 June 1958

Panoramic view of Retford GN shed

Ret 067

22 July 1960

Retford GN shed from Ollerton Road bridge the young cyclist on the right is BRS club member Mick Ryves

Ret 068

 

The water softening plant at Retford GN shed

Ret 069

19 August 2000

Babworth Goods Shed taken from the new pedestrian overbridge which replaced the original 'Iron Bridge' during the 80's

Ret 070

19 August 2000

The former GN shed at Retford taken from Ollerton Road. The two buildings on the right date back to steam days.

Ret 071

19 August 2000

General view of Retford Station taken from Ollerton Road bridge. The now singled line to Sheffield is in the foreground.

Ret 072

01 July 1959

An unidentified A1 speeds past Retford North Box with a down express, good detail shot of the north end of the station

Ret 073

 

Barnby Moor Station with a J11 on a freight train

Ret 074

 

General view of the former GC station building taken from the footbridge at Thrumpton

Ret 075

 

A4 60006 speeds south through Retford station

Ret 076

 

J11 64321 trundles south through platform one of Retford station

Ret 077

 

B1 61212 stands in platform one of Retford station on a rake of ex LMS stock

Ret 078

 

61848 departs Retford platform one with an eastbound passenger train.

Ret 079

 

A4 60033 SEAGULL heads north into Retford station with a mixed freight

Ret 080

 

9F 92186 eases a northbound passenger train into platform two of Retford station

Ret 081

 

General view of the Thrumpton shed yard taken from London Rd with 63795 and O2 63937 among the many locos in view

Ret 082

 

General view of the Thrumpton shed yard looking toward London Rd with O2 63926 and 63736 among the many locos in view

Ret 083

 

B1 61211 heads east past Thrumpton signal box on a passenger train

Ret 084

 

General view of Retford station looking north from the southern end of platform one, a DMU stands halfway along the platform.

Ret 085

 

Ex GC Director 62663 heads a westbound train into Retford station, note the spotters on the end of platform one

Ret 086

 

General view of the North end of Retford station. A green liveried class 114 DMU is passing North Box and is just about to enter platform 1 with a Lincoln bound service.

Ret 087

26 October 2000

IC225 in GNER blue livery speeds south through Retford station on a rainy afternoon with DVT leading

Ret 088

29 October 2000

Platform one of Retford station from the north end of platform two

Ret 089

29 October 2000

A general view looking north from the northern end of platform two at Retford station

Ret 090

29 October 2000

A down HST departs from platform two of Retford station at 11.25, during operation of the nation-wide emergency timetable following the Hatfield derailment.

Ret 091

29 October 2000

Platform one of Retford station from the middle of platform two

Ret 092

29 October 2000

View from platform two towards the original buildings associated with the GN locomotive depot at Retford

Ret 093

29 October 2000

General view of the southern end of platform one of Retford station

Ret 094

29 October 2000

General view from the southern end of platform two of Retford station looking toward London

Ret 095

29 October 2000

The platform buildings on platform two of Retford station

Ret 096

29 October 2000

General view from platform two looking toward the former GN locomotive depot

Ret 097

29 October 2000

A GNER liveried HST pulls into platform one of Retford station with the 11.50 departure for London, during operation of the nation-wide emergency timetable following the Hatfield derailment

Ret 098

29 October 2000

A GNER liveried HST stands in platform one of Retford station with the 11.50 departure for London, during operation of the nation-wide emergency timetable following the Hatfield derailment.

Ret 099

 

The crew of J39 64898 take a break from their duties at Babworth goods shed Retford. The loco has BRITISH RAILWAYS on the tender

Ret 100

 

O2 2-8-0 63987 trundles through platform one at Retford in the late 50's

Ret 101

 

9F 92193 approaches Babworth road bridge with a southbound mixed freight

Ret 102

 

An unidentified pacific storms away from Retford with a northbound express, photograph taken from the iron bridge near to Babworth goods shed

Ret 103

 

An unidentified A3 passes A4 60027 MERLIN at Retford, the A4 has BRITISH RAILWAYS on its tender

Ret 104

 

A4 60025 FALCON draws into platform two of Retford station with a mixed rake of passenger stock

Ret 105

 

An unidentified A2 at speed

Ret 106

 

A4 60017 SILVER FOX speeds through Retford station with an up express in 1959

Ret 107

20 July 1963

B1 61042 draws its train into platform three of Retford station with its eastbound train from the GC line

Ret 108

 

A4 60022 MALLARD speeds toward Retford with an up express, the area on the left is now home to a football ground

Ret 109

 

B1 60327?? eases its train around the curve from Retford station past the dairy as it heads for Sheffield

Ret 110

 

Ex works 61763 speeds through Retford light engine, probably on a 'running in' trip from Doncaster works

Ret 111

 

A3 60062 MINORU with smoke deflectors and coal rail tender drifts past Retford South signal box as it approaches platform two

Ret 112

 

A1 60134 FOXHUNTER passes Retford South signal box with a down express

Ret 113

20 July 1963

V2 60853 runs 'light engine' through platform two of Retford station heading north

Ret 114

 

A3 60039 SANDWICH speeds through Retford station with an up Pullman train

Ret 115

 

B1 61087 stands adjacent to the water column at the south end of platform one of Retford station

Ret 116

 

A1 60148 ABOYEUR speeds through Retford station with an up express, passing a B1 standing at the south end of platform one

Ret 117

 

A1 60146 PEREGRINE attracts the attention of spotters as it speeds through Retford station on a southbound express

Ret 118

 

A4 60022 MALLARD stands at the head of a rake of MK1 coaches in platform one of Retford station

Ret 119

 

Peppercorn A1 60119 PATRICK STIRLING has just passed over the flat crossing as it heads a down express through Retford station, a large crowd of spotters watch the action from the south end of platform one

Ret 120

 

A4 60028 SEA EAGLE speeds into Retford station with an up express, B1 61126 awaits its next duty in the headshunt at the north end of platform one

Ret 121

 

Original A1 (later A3 60054) 2553 PRINCE OF WALES in LNER livery at speed around Retford

Ret 122

 

A3 60059 TRACERY Heads north over the flat crossing at Retford

Ret 123

 

A 9F heads a down passenger train past Retford South signal box

Ret 124

 

Thomson A2 60520 OWEN TUDOR speeds a northbound express past Retford South signal box into platform two

Ret 125

 

A1 60139 SEA EAGLE speeds into Retford station with a down express

Ret 126

 

B1 61055 stands outside Retford GN shed awaiting its next turn of duty

Ret 127

 

B1 61211 stands outside its home shed of Retford (36E)

Ret 128

 

Original A1 2559 (later A3 60060) THE TETRARCH speeds an express on the Great Northern mainline around Retford c.1928

Ret 129

 

The north end of Retford station during the remodeling of the early 70's. A Brush type 2 waits in the foreground with an engineers train.

Ret 130

 

Babworth signal box taken shortly before demolition in 1976

Ret 131

18 June 1965

The new Retford diveunder with Brush 4 D1548 on an eastbound freight. The platforms were renumbered following the demolition of platform 3 in the 70's

Ret 132

24 April 1962

First contender for BR's standard type 4 diesel order: the Maybach-engined Brush 2800hp prototype, No D0280 FALCON takes the curve out of Retford for Sheffield with the 11.20 Pullman from Kings Cross.

Ret 133

23 March 1961

O2 63972 approaches the photographer on a southbound freight on Gamston Bank south of Retford

Ret 134

23 March 1961

O2 63972 passes the photographer on a southbound freight on Gamston Bank south of Retford

Ret 135

22 July 1968

Brush type 4 D1788 passes under Ordsall Road bridge with the Sheffield to Kings Cross Mid Day Pullman (see also Ret 136 & 195)

Ret 136

22 July 1968

Brush type 4 D1788 heads toward West Carr road bridge at Retford with the Sheffield to Kings Cross Mid Day Pullman (see also Ret 135 & 195)

Ret 137

18 May 1968

Deltic D9002 St THE KING'S OWN YORKSHIRE LIGHT INFANTRY in BR Blue livery at Gamston Bank on a down Kings Cross to Harrogate service

Ret 138

18 March 1966

Deltic D9018 BALLYMOSS in BR Green livery at Gamston Bank on the 1B14 Doncaster to Kings Cross train.

Ret 139

18 March 1966

Deltic D9011 THE ROYAL NORTHUMBERLAND FUSILIERS in BR Green livery on Gamston Bank on a Newcastle to Kings Cross train

Ret 140

18 March 1966

Deltic D9006 THE FIFE AND FORFAR YEOMANRY in BR Green livery on Gamston Bank on a Kings Cross to Leeds train

Ret 141

18 March 1966

Brush type 4 D1509 in BR Green livery on Gamston Bank on a Kings Cross to Sheffield Pullman train

Ret 142

18 March 1966

D6561 on an up Cement train on Gamston Bank

Ret 143

18 March 1966

Deltic D9021 ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDER in BR Green livery on Gamston Bank on the 11:55 1E10 Bradford to Kings Cross service.

Ret 144

18 March 1966

EE type 4 D257 on Gamston Bank on a Newcastle to Kings Cross service

Ret 145

18 March 1966

Brush type 4 D1509 heads north around London Rd in Retford on a Sheffield to Kings Cross Pullman train

Ret 146

06 April 1964

Derby built type 4 D189 heads a southbound passenger train past Babworth Goods depot

Ret 147

20 July 1963

Brush type 4 D1507 approaches platform 1 at Retford with a southbound passenger train, interesting view of the north of the station

Ret 148

01 July 1964

Western class 52 diesel hydraulic locomotive on 'The Western Talisman' special train heads north out of Retford station

Ret 149

1976

55016 GORDON HIGHLANDER BR Blue passes the disused by still intact Babworth goods depot with a rake of air conditioned mk2 coaching stock

Ret 150

 

Brush type 4 heads a rake of 'Merry-go-round' wagons out of Retford

Ret 151

 

A Class 56 heads an eastbound empty coal train through the dive under at Retford

Ret 152

 

A Class 56 hauled coal train heads toward Retford on the dive under. The two elevated lines connect the Lincoln - Sheffield to platform 2 at the mainline station

Ret 153

18 March 1966

Brush type 4 D1508 on Gamston Bank on a Newcastle to Kings Cross express

Ret 154

18 May 1968

Deltic D9007 PINZA in BR blue livery hauls the down 'Talisman' at Gamston Bank.  This loco was the only ETH fitted Deltic at the time

Ret 155

06 April 1964

EE type 4 D361 heads north out of Retford station on a freight

Ret 156

06 April 1964

B1 61348 rounds the tight curve past the maltings as it approaches West Carr road bridge on its way into Retford station

Ret 157

09 June 1963

Ex LMS pacific 46245 approaches Grove Road crossing as it heads north on a special

Ret 158

23 January 1961

WD 90223 on Gamston Bank with a down freight

Ret 159

23 March 1961

Ex LMS 8f 48422 on Gamston Bank with an up freight

Ret 160

23 March 1961

Peppercorn A1 pacific 60140 BALMORAL on Gamston Bank with a Glasgow to Kings Cross express

Ret 161

 

A1 60134 FOXHUNTER is about to depart from platform 1 at Retford with a southbound service

Ret 162

 

B1 61126 stands at the southern end of platform 1

Ret 163

 

63928 and O4 63962 stand in the yard at Retford GC shed

Ret 164

20 July 1963

Ex LMS Black 5 45444 stands at the south end of platform 1 at Retford

Ret 165

13 December 1964

O4 63651 stands alongside Retford GC shed

Ret 166

20 July 1963

B1 61367 enters Retford station from the south with a short freight

Ret 167

20 July 1963

Ex LMS Black 5 45444 stands at the south end of Retford station as a Peak diesel enters the station with a northbound passenger

Ret 168

17 October 1964

B1 61208 is under repair at Retford GC shed, note the left hand cylinder end plate on the buffer beam

Ret 169

20 July 1963

O4 63688 ambles toward Babworth Road bridge on a freight train, the area behind the locomotives was used as allotments.

Ret 170

20 July 1963

The crew of B1 61225 pose for the photographer between their duties as Retford station pilot

Ret 171

 

69257 at Retford GN depot

Ret 172

03 July 1932

L1 5272 stands outside Retford GN shed

Ret 173

03 July 1932

LNER D9 4-4-0 5106(b1904, w1947) stands outside Retford GN shed

Ret 174

 

An unidentified J11 emerges from Babworth road bridge heading north, in the late 50's

Ret 175

 

A3 60103 FLYING SCOTSMAN draws into platform 1 at Retford with a southbound service, the loco has double chimney but has not yet acquired its German smoke deflectors

Ret 176

 

An unidentified A2 speeds a southbound through the middle road at Retford station

Ret 177

 

A1 (later A10 and A3) 2543 MELTON stands at the southern end of platform 1 at Retford

Ret 178

 

Un unidentified 2-6-0 stands in front of the shearlegs at Retford GC shed

Ret 179

 

A busy yard scene at Retford GC shed

Ret 180

 

O1 63690 and others in Retford GC yard

Ret 181

 

The penultimate O4 63913 and 64324 stand in the yard at Retford GC shed

Ret 182

 

A very dirty O4 63878 Stands in the yard at Retford GC shed

Ret 183

 

General view of a crowded yard at Retford GC shed

Ret 184

01 May 1964

WD 90454 and B1 61213 are nearest the camera in this general view of Retford GC shed yard from London Road

Ret 185

 

A very dirty O4 63878 Stands in the yard at Retford GC shed

Ret 186

 

An almost new Cravens DMU passes Retford GC shed with a working to Sheffield

Ret 187

20 July 1963

63980 and 63935 pass over the flat crossing on their way to Retford GC shed

Ret 188

 

North of Babworth road bridge A1 60134 FOXHUNTER heads for Retford with the up Yorkshire Pullman in 1956

Ret 189

01 April 1952

Ex works A1 60138 BOSWELL approaches Grove road level crossing south of Retford

Ret 190

01 July 1952

Immaculate A1 60123 H. A. IVATT speeds through Retford with the 'Queen of Scots' express

Ret 191

 

63928 and 68962 stand in the yard outside Retford GN loco shed

Ret 192

 

J69 68502 and J11 64245 stand in the yard outside Retford GN loco shed

Ret 193

13 December 1964

62054 stands in the yard at Retford GC shed

Ret 194

09 June 1963

A4 60023 GOLDEN EAGLE passes Grove with an up passenger train

Ret 195

22 July 1968

Brush type 4 D1788 on the up Mid Day Pullman from Sheffield to London approaches Retford from the west (see also Ret 135 & 136)

Ret 196

 

63927 passes the south end of platform one as it heads for Retford GC shed

Ret 197

23 March 1961

V2 60936 at Gamston Bank with a down freight

Ret 198

23 March 1961

A3 60107 ROYAL LANCER on the down 'Queen of Scots' approaches Grove Road level crossing south of Retford

Ret 199

23 March 1961

Peppercorn A1 pacific 60124 KENILWORTH speeds along Gamston Bank on a Kings Cross to York express

Ret 200

23 March 1961

A3 60046 DIAMOND JUBILEE on Gamston Bank with the down 'Northumbrian'

Ret 201

23 March 1961

Ex Works 60136 runs along Gamston Bank on a light engine' running in' turn from Doncaster Works

Ret 202

23 March 1961

A3 60078 NIGHT HAWK heads the down 'Heart of Midlothian' express along Gamston Bank

Ret 203

23 March 1961

A4 60014 SILVER LINK on a Kings Cross to Hull service storms along Gamston Bank

Ret 204

23 March 1961

A3 60066 MERRY HAMPTON speeds the up 'White Rose' along Gamston Bank

Ret 205

01 July 1964

Deltic 55008 THE GREEN HOWARDS speeds north out of Retford station with a down express, in the background, a passenger train negotiates the curve below West Carr Road bridge

Ret 206

29 August 1999

Series of pictures taken adjacent to the former goods shed north of the Retford station during the installation of the new turnout and track leading into platform 1

Ret 207

29 August 1999

Series of pictures taken adjacent to the former goods shed north of the Retford station during the installation of the new turnout and track leading into platform 1

Ret 208

29 August 1999

Series of pictures taken adjacent to the former goods shed north of the Retford station during the installation of the new turnout and track leading into platform 1

Ret 209

29 August 1999

Series of pictures taken adjacent to the former goods shed north of the Retford station during the installation of the new turnout and track leading into platform 1

Ret 210

29 August 1999

Series of pictures taken adjacent to the former goods shed north of the Retford station during the installation of the new turnout and track leading into platform 1

Ret 211

29 August 1999

Series of pictures taken adjacent to the former goods shed north of the Retford station during the installation of the new turnout and track leading into platform 1

Ret 212

29 August 1999

Series of pictures taken adjacent to the former goods shed north of the Retford station during the installation of the new turnout and track leading into platform 1

Ret 213

29 August 1999

Series of pictures taken adjacent to the former goods shed north of the Retford station during the installation of the new turnout and track leading into platform 1

Ret 214

29 August 1999

Series of pictures taken adjacent to the former goods shed north of the Retford station during the installation of the new turnout and track leading into platform 1

Ret 215

29 August 1999

Series of pictures taken adjacent to the former goods shed north of the Retford station during the installation of the new turnout and track leading into platform 1

Ret 216

29 August 1999

Series of pictures taken adjacent to the former goods shed north of the Retford station during the installation of the new turnout and track leading into platform 1

Ret 217

29 August 1999

Series of pictures taken adjacent to the former goods shed north of the Retford station during the installation of the new turnout and track leading into platform 1

Ret 218

09 April 1964

B1 61107 on shed at Retford

Ret 219

09 April 1964

B1 61058 at Rushey Sidings

Ret 220

01 April 1965

Ex GC ROD 63586 on shed at Retford

Ret 221

01 April 1965

Ex GC ROD 63706 on shed at Retford

Ret 222

09 April 1964

B1 61127 passes Retford South Box on its way east. The locomotive is carrying water for isolated signalmen and crossing keepers

Ret 223

09 April 1964

Ex GC ROD 63785 heads south toward Retford station

Ret 224

04 June 1962

63986 passes Babworth goods depot as it heads south light engine on the GN mainline

Ret 225

04 June 1962

WD 90272 heads north past West Carr Road north of Retford station

Ret 226

27 May 1962

60107 'ROYAL LANCER' speeds south through Retford station on the up 'WHITE ROSE'

Ret 227

31 March 1962

D9004 speeds south through Retford station on the up 'FLYING SCOTSMAN'

Ret 228

17 March 1962

B1 61130 arrives at platform 1 of Retford station with a train from Sheffield

Ret 229

31 March 1962

61047 arrives at platform 1 of Retford station with the 3.20pm train for Cleethorpes

Ret 230

10 August 1959

Eastern end of platform 1 of Retford station

Ret 231

01 February 1964

B1 61212 awaits its next duty at the northern end of Retford's platform 1

Ret 232

01 February 1964

63632 stands alongside Retford GN shed

Ret 233

12 October 1963

B1 61208 stands at the northern end of platform 1 of Retford station

Ret 234

04 June 1962

WD 90449 heads north past West Carr Road north of Retford station on a Tuxford - Uphall freight

Ret 235

12 October 1963

WD 90583 heads north out of platform 3 of Retford station

Ret 236

04 June 1962

D6468 and D6484 head north on the Cliffe - Uddington sand train

Ret 237

10 August 1959

Retford South signal box

Ret 238

01 February 1964

B1 61055 stands under the coaler at Retford GN shed

Ret 239

01 February 1964

B1 61213 heads north away from platform 3 of Retford station

Ret 240

01 April 1959

View from train approaching Retford station from the south

Ret 241

 

Prototype Deltic stands at the south end of Retford's platform 1

Ret 242

 

Class 91 in Intercity livery speeds through Retford station on a down express

Ret 243

 

DVT in Intercity livery heads a IC225 stopping service into platform 1 of Retford station

Ret 244

 

GNER livered Eurostar on Gamston Bank south of Retford

Ret 245

01 July 1963

Thrumpton footbridge and Signal Box

Ret 246

 

66036 on Gamston Bank with a south bound freight

Ret 247

 

Blue Class 37 heads an oil tank train

Ret 248

 

Blue Class 47 heads an empty MGR train

Ret 249

 

Original liveried HST set on the GN mainline

Ret 250

 

Regional Railways (Red) liveried DMU approaches the low level platforms of Retford station with a Sheffield bound service

Ret 251

 

Regional Railways (Blue) liveried DMU stands adjacent to platform 2 as it awaits its next duty

Ret 252

 

Blue/Grey liveried class 114 DMU departs Retford low level with a Sheffield bound service

Ret 253

 

GW livered three car DMU stands in the low level of Retford station on a Sheffield service

Ret 254

 

Regional Railways (Blue) approaches Retford low level on a Sheffield bound service

Ret 255

 

56096 on a MGR train passes the site of Retford GC shed

Ret 256

 

Workmen get to grips with the massive task of constructing Barnby Moor railway bridge in 1928

Ret 257

01 July 1963

Thrumpton footbridge with shed behind, view taken form signal box

Ret 258

 

Babworth signal box and goods depot, view taken from Babworth road bridge, looking south.

Ret 259

 

View taken from Babworth road bridge, looking south.

Ret 260

30 April 2001

Eurostar set heads north away from a stop at Retford station with the 09.50 service to York

Ret 261

06 May 2001

Platform 1 of Retford railway station (looking south)

Ret 262

06 May 2001

Platform 1 of Retford railway station (looking north)

Ret 263

06 May 2001

Thunderbirds 47 737 and 47 746 arrive at Retford hauling a IC225 set. Leeds trains being loco hauled on this date due to extensive work being undertaken at Doncaster. The 47's will be detached here and the train will continue with electric haulage.

Ret 264

06 May 2001

A southbound IC225 set slows to a stop in the centre road of Retford station to allow the service train in platform 1 to proceed ahead of it

Ret 265

06 May 2001

A southbound IC225 set slows to a stop in the centre road of Retford station to allow the service train in platform 1 to proceed.

Ret 266

06 May 2001

Class 91, 91029 'QUEEN ELIZABETH II' stands in platform 1 of Retford station waiting to propel its IC225 set south.

Ret 267

06 May 2001

Res liveried 47's 47 737 RESOLUTION and 47 746 THE BOBBY stand adjacent to platform 2 at Retford, waiting to pilot Leeds bound service trains through the Doncaster engineering work.

Ret 268

06 May 2001

Passengers greet the arrival of a late running IC225 train to London at Retford's platform 1

Ret 269

06 May 2001

Res liveried 47 746 THE BOBBY stands adjacent to platform 2 at Retford as it waits to pilot the next Leeds bound service train

Ret 270

06 May 2001

General view of Retford's platform 1, looking south from platform 2

Ret 271

06 May 2001

General view of Retford's platform 1, looking north from platform 2

Ret 272

06 May 2001

Res liveried 47 746 THE BOBBY stands adjacent to platform 2 at Retford as it waits to pilot the next Leeds bound service train during engineering work at Doncaster station.

Ret 273

06 May 2001

The DVT of a London bound IC225 set leads its train as it slows for a stop at platform 1 at Retford

Ret 274

06 May 2001

The DVT of a London bound IC225 set leads its train as it waits at platform 1 at Retford

Ret 275

06 May 2001

91013 THE COUNTY OF NORTH YORKSHIRE pushes its train away from its stop at Retford with a south bound service

Ret 276

06 May 2001

Retford's platform 2 taken from the northern end of platform 1

Ret 277

06 May 2001

47 746 THE BOBBY pilots newly refurbished 91 130 CITY OF NEWCASTLE away from its stop at Retford with a Leeds bound service.

Ret 278

06 May 2001

47 746 THE BOBBY pilots newly refurbished 91 130 CITY OF NEWCASTLE away from its stop at Retford with a Leeds bound service during engineering work at Doncaster station.

Ret 279

07 May 2001

General view from middle of platform 1 at Retford, looking towards northern end of platform 2

Ret 280

07 May 2001

General view from middle of platform 1 at Retford, looking towards southern end of platform 2

Ret 281

07 May 2001

A DVT heads an up IC225 express through Retford station at 10.44

Ret 282

07 May 2001

The former buffet on platform 1 of Retford station, during an open day and model railway exhibition held by the B(NN)RS who leased the rooms from GNER

Ret 283

07 May 2001

The former buffet on platform 1 of Retford station, during an open day and model railway exhibition held by the B(NN)RS who leased the rooms from GNER

Ret 284

07 May 2001

A GNER liveried IC225 approaches platform 1 at Retford with the up 14.50 service to London Kings Cross, the former Queens Hotel is in the background.

Ret 285

07 May 2001

A Class 91 named BERWICK ON TWEED eases the 14.50 up service to a stop at platform 1 at Retford

Ret 286

07 May 2001

Class 91 named BERWICK ON TWEED accelerates the 14.50 up service away from a stop at platform 1 at Retford

Ret 287

08 May 2001

Class 91 departs from platform 2 of Retford station with a north bound service

Ret 288

08 May 2001

Entrance / Exit to platform 1 of Retford station

Ret 289

29 May 2001

View from Babworth Road bridge north of Retford station, looking north.

Ret 290

29 May 2001

View from Babworth Road bridge north of Retford station, looking north.

Ret 291

29 May 2001

View from Babworth Road bridge north of Retford station, looking south.

Ret 292

29 May 2001

The former GN goods shed at Retford, now used as offices

Ret 293

29 May 2001

The north end of Retford station, taken from the pedestrian overbridge

Ret 294

29 May 2001

A northbound class 91 hauled express speeds through Retford while a freightliner train waits in platform 1 for a parcels EMU to pass

Ret 295

29 May 2001

A class 91 hauled train passes the site of the long demolished Babworth Signal Box, north of Retford station.

Ret 296

31 May 2001

GNER Eurostar set approaches Retford from the north on the down slow line. View taken from Babworth road bridge.

Ret 297

31 May 2001

GNER Eurostar set approaches Retford from the north on the down slow line. View taken from Babworth road bridge.

Ret 298

31 May 2001

Close up view of the rear power car of GNER liveried Eurostar set as it awaits the right away through Retford station. The train is standing on the former down slow line below Babworth road bridge now used for bi-directional workings..

Ret 299

31 May 2001

A GNER liveried HST set speeds north under Babworth road bridge

Ret 300

31 May 2001

DB Red liveried class 90 approaches Retford from the north with a special working consisting of a complete rake of green mk1 coaches. The train is heading for platform 2 of the station on the former down slow line.

Ret 301

09 June 2001

Res liveried 47 780 heads the VSOE Pullmans south through platform 2 of Retford station on the 15.30 York to Kings Cross special. The class 47 is deputising for the failed A3 FLYING SCOTSMAN which also failed on the northbound working two weeks earlier.

Ret 302

10 May 1936

LNER liveried J11 5980 at Retford GC shed

Ret 303

 

BR livered K2 2-6-0 at the north end of Retford station

Ret 304

 

Ex GC ROD emerges from below West Carr Road bridge as it approaches Retford station from the west with a freight train

Ret 305

 

B17 61673 THORPE HALL (b1933, w1959) on shed at Retford

Ret 306

 

A GN Atlantic 1334 picks up mail

Ret 307

 

LNER D9 4-4-0 6014 (later BR no 62301, b1901, w1950) stands close to the coaler at Retford GC shed

Ret 308

 

A4 60003 ANDREW K McCOSH heads south through Retford station

Ret 309

 

A1 speeds north past Babworth Goods shed on a freight train

Ret 310

 

K3 61894 emerges from West Carr Road bridge as it approaches Retford station

Ret 311

01 April 1953

J6 64140 stands in the yard at Retford GC shed

Ret 312

 

V2 on a freight train adjacent to West Carr road north of Retford station

Ret 313

 

J6 64251 near Babworth road bridge north of Retford

Ret 314

10 May 1936

LNER liveried Ex GC ROD 6230 stands in the yard at Retford GC shed

Ret 315

 

LNER liveried Ex GC B7 4-6-0 5462 (later BR no 61370, b1921, w1948) stands at the southern end of Retford's platform 1

Ret 316

27 August 1954

A3 60105 VICTOR WILD with coal rail tender passes through Retford with an up express

Ret 317

 

LNER liveried Ex GC B7 4-6-0 5034 (later BR no 61708, b1922, w1949) passes over the pedestrian tunnel as it heads south from Retford station

Ret 318

 

LNER liveried J26 0-6-0 1013 in the yard of Retford's GN shed

Ret 319

 

N5 0-6-2T 69277 built around 1892 shunts in the area of Babworth goods depot

Ret 320

 

D11/1 62666 ZEEBRUGGE in BR livery stands alongside platform 1 of Retford station

Ret 321

 

J6 64141 in the yard of Retford GC shed

Ret 322

26 August 1954

Ex GN Atlantic 251 in the yard of Retford GN shed

Ret 323

26 August 1954

Ex GN Atlantic 251 in the yard of Retford GN shed

Ret 324

11 April 1954

WD 2-8-0 90418 stands alongside the shed in Retford's GC shed, the coaler is in the background

Ret 325

 

J39 0-6-0 64828 north of Retford station

Ret 326

26 August 1954

Ex NE B16 61451 alongside Babworth goods depot, the locomotive was built at Darlington in 1923 and withdrawn during 1961

Ret 327

 

O2 63976 on a freight heading west on the GC line

Ret 328

 

O4 2-8-0 63785 emerges from West Carr road bridge on its way to Sheffield

Ret 329

 

J11 0-6-0 in the yard at Retford GC shed

Ret 330

19 April 1954

B12 61553 stands alongside platform 1 of Retford station

Ret 331

 

O4 63905 alongside platform 1 of Retford station

Ret 332

19 April 1955

J11 64283 in the yard of Retford GN shed

Ret 333

27 May 1955

Q6 0-8-0 63378 adjacent to Babworth goods depot north of Retford station

Ret 334

 

Pioneer V2 60800 GREEN ARROW speeds north on its way out of Retford station

Ret 335

 

Ex Midland 0-4-4 58065 at Retford's GN shed

Ret 336

31 August 1954

B1 61150 waits to cross the GN mainline as it heads west on the GC line to Sheffield

Ret 337

04 September 1954

K1 mogul 62021 in very clean condition stands in the yard at Retford GN shed

Ret 338

 

An unidentified A2 pacific heads north out of Retford, light engine, on a 'running in' trip to Doncaster

Ret 339

 

An unidentified B1 heads west out of Retford with a passenger service to Sheffield

Ret 340

 

A B1 stands at the south end of Retford's platform 1 on a passenger train

Ret 341

 

An A4 speeds past Retford North signal box

Ret 342

02 September 1954

D11 62663 PRINCE ALBERT stands in the yard of Retford GN shed, the locomotive was withdrawn during May 1960

Ret 343

 

J11 and J39 around Babworth goods depot

Ret 344

19 April 1954

B12 61553 alongside platform 1 of Retford station

Ret 345

17 April 1954

A1 60119 PATRICK STIRLING waits to leave platform 2 of Retford station with the 1.25pm service to Leeds

Ret 346

 

D10 5438 WORSLEY TAYLOR of 1913 vintage, later BR No 62659 in Retford's GN shed yard, the loco was withdrawn in November 1954

Ret 347

 

O2 2-8-0 63937 stands in the yard of Retford's GN shed

Ret 348

02 September 1950

J52 68766 waits its next duty at the north end of Retford's platform 1

Ret 349

02 September 1950

Thompson A2 Pacific 60516 HYCILLA speeds into Retford station from the north, Retford North signal box is on the left, J52 68766 is on the right of the picture

Ret 350

 

A3 60061 PRETTY POLLY stands at the southern end of platform 1 at Retford

Ret 351

 

K3 2-6-0 2459 approaches West Carr road bridge from the West

Ret 352

 

LNER liveried D2 4-4-0 4392 built April 1903 and withdrawn in October 1948 as 62187 stands in the yard of Retford's GN shed

Ret 353

 

Thompson A1 60113 GREAT NORTHERN stands at the southern end of platform 1 of Retford station

Ret 354

 

Q6 63382 trundles past the southern end of platform 1 at Retford on its way to the GC shed, three spotters are standing on the wall

Ret 355

20 July 1963

Ex LMS Black 5 45444 stands at the south end of platform 1 at Retford

Ret 356

 

The now preserved Ex LNER A3 4472 FLYING SCOTSMAN passes through Retford as it heads north on one its few visits the ECML

Ret 357

 

The now preserved Ex LNER A3 4472 FLYING SCOTSMAN passes through Retford as it heads north on one its few visits the ECML

Ret 358

 

The now preserved Ex LNER A3 4472 FLYING SCOTSMAN passes through Retford as it heads north on one its few visits the ECML

Ret 359

 

Peppercorn A1 60149 AMADIS speeds north over Retford's flat crossing with a passenger train containing Gresley and Thompson coaches

Ret 360

 

O2 2-8-0 63615 leads an unidentified B1 east over Retford's flat crossing toward the GC shed

Ret 361

 

V2 60855 speeds a freight over Grove Road level crossing heading south

Ret 362

 

An unidentified WD 2-8-0 heads a freight train south past Gamston

Ret 363

 

An unidentified 9F 2-10-0 heads a freight train south past Gamston

Ret 364

 

An unidentified 9F 2-10-0 heads a freight train south past Gamston

Ret 365

 

An unidentified Deltic speeds the up 'Flying Scotsman' past Gamston

Ret 366

 

An unidentified O4 stands in the yard of Retford's GC shed

Ret 367

 

General view of Retford's GC shed yard looking toward London road bridge

Ret 368

 

O2 2-8-0 63927 stands in the yards of Retford's GC shed, nice detail in background

Ret 369

 

Line up of locomotives in the yard of Retford GC shed including Ex LMS mogul 43127

Ret 370

 

EE type 4 later class 40 speeds a passenger train south past Gamston

Ret 371

13 February 1923

Aftermath of accident on Great Northern mainline just south of iron bridge at Retford

Ret 372

13 February 1923

Aftermath of accident on Great Northern mainline just south of iron bridge at Retford

Ret 373

October 1965

Deltic D9011 THE ROYAL NORTHUMBERLAND FUSILIERS speeds the 1A19 Newcastle to Kings Cross through Retford station.

Ret 374

 

View from Retford South signal box looking west towards Worksop, 63785 heads toward the flat crossing

Ret 375

 

A train of light engines head towards Retford's GC shed after passing over the flat crossing

Ret 376

20 June 1953

Trainspotters gather to admire the immaculate Peppercorn Pacific 60139 SEA EAGLE as it waits at Retford station on 20th June 1953 with the up 'White Rose' Leeds to Kings Cross express.

Ret 377

29 April 1963

Picture taken from the footplate of A4 60029 WOODCOCK as it approaches Retford with a train form Kings Cross to Doncaster and Hull.

Ret 378

24 June 1963

Ex GC 'Tiny' 63702 pauses between maneuvers at Retford's Thrumpton engine shed before moving off to the North Notts coalfield and some hard work.

Ret 379

05 January 1961

The now preserved A3 60103 FLYING SCOTSMAN newly fitted with Kylchap double chimney snakes its train, the 10.00am from Leeds to Kings Cross, back onto the mainline and prepares to negotiate the flat crossing.

Ret 380

05 January 1961

A photograph taken from Retford South signal box finds O4/8 63647 heading a short westbound train of empties across the East Coast mainline.

Ret 381

05 January 1961

Having concluded their duties hauling coal trains in the Worksop district a string of consolidations comprising two O2's 63937 and 63926 and O4 63655 clatter over the crossing at Retford on their way home to Thrumpton.

Ret 382

29 April 1963

A Thompson K1 Mogul 62039 passes Thrumpton shed with a long train of house coal.

Ret 383

05 January 1961

A shortage of diesel units B1 61208 leaving the sharply curved southern of Retford's platform 1 with the 2.05pm local to Lincoln

Ret 384

05 January 1961

Traveling at a speed that seemed distinctly in excess of the regulation 65mph A4 60010 DOMINION OF CANADA hurtles over Retford's flat crossing with a Newcastle express

Ret 385

05 January 1961

A sharp still frost coats the sleepers as a Kings Cross A3 60108 GAY CRUSADER leaves the north end of Retford station with the down 'West Riding' from Kings Cross to Leeds

Ret 386

05 January 1961

A4 60029 WOODCOCK hurries a non stop past Retford North signal box on a Newcastle bound express

Ret 387

05 January 1961

During a fleeting break in the cloud and the glimpse of a weak sun, a Doncaster A1 60158 ABERDONIAN moves out of Retford with the 10.20am from Kings Cross to Leeds

Ret 388

29 April 1963

A4 60029 WOODCOCK pauses at Retford with the 8.10am from Kings Cross to Doncaster and Hull and the fireman puts on some extra coal, not for more steam but for the camera

Ret 389

05 January 1961

With a full head of steam another woebegone K3 61979 heaves a heavy freight round the curve at the north end of Retford station that leads to Whisker Hill Junction and the line to Sheffield

Ret 390

29 April 1963

A4 60029 WOODCOCK pulls out of Retford with the 8.10am from Kings Cross to Doncaster and Hull. Doncaster fireman Don Rogers looks out for the camera.

Ret 391

27 May 1960

A3 60065 'KNIGHT OF THISTLE' at Grove Road Crossing near Retford

Ret 392

 

A3 60059 'TRACERY' speeds through Retford station with an up express

Ret 393

 

A3 60109 'HERMIT' has just passed over the flat crossing as it approaches Retford station from the south on a stopping train.

Ret 394

 

61982 approaches Retford station on a down passenger service

Ret 395

 

A3 60067 'LADAS' hurries its train through Retford station with a London bound express

Ret 396

 

A4 60013 'DOMINION OF NEW ZEALAND' and an unidentified A1 are about to pass each other in the area of Retford's flat crossing

Ret 397

 

63764 trundles light engine over Retford's flat crossing as it heads west.

Ret 398

 

A4 60003 'OSPREY' heads for London over Retford's flat crossing.

Ret 399

 

A 2-8-0 trundles over the flat crossing at Retford on its way to its home shed at Thrumpton

Ret 400

 

A busy scene at Retford's GC shed with the coaler being used to fill the tender of a resident 2-8-0

Ret 401

 

2-8-0 63824 stands in the yard of Retford's GC shed, the plating shop of W J Jenkins & Co is in the background

Ret 402

 

9F 92202 heads a westbound freight over Retford's flat crossing

Ret 403

 

An unidentified 9F is just about to pass over Retford's flat crossing as it heads a short freight north on the ECML

Ret 404

 

A panoramic view from the south end of Retford's platform 2 shows south box and a few spotters on the wall on platform 1

Ret 405

 

An almost new EE type 3 (later class 37) speeds a passenger train eastbound over Retford's flat crossing.

Ret 406

 

A3 60046 'DIAMOND JUBILEE' speeds through Retford station on an up express

Ret 407

 

63728 trundles over Retford's flat crossing on its way east.

Ret 408

 

2-6-0 62019 is in the yard of Retford's GN shed

Ret 409

 

9F 9214? heads a northbound freight out of Retford station, north box is on the right.

Ret 410

 

An usual visitor, Ex LMS Royal Scot 46151 'THE ROYAL HORSE GUARDSMAN' rounds the curve and is about to pass below West Carr Road bridge on its way into Retford's platform 1 with an excursion..

Ret 411

 

A4 60015 'QUICKSILVER' speeds its train into platform 2 at Retford station

Ret 412

 

A3 60108 'GAY CRUSADER' draws its train to a stop at Retford's platform 1, the A3 is fitted with a coal rail tender and has no smoke deflectors.

Ret 413

 

V2 60843 pulls into platform 1 at Retford with a service heading for London (c1958)

Ret 414

 

V2 60817 is at speed on the up ELIZABETHAN express (c1958)

Ret 415

02 August 1958

Ex GC Director 62661 is watered as it stands at the south end of Retford's platform one

Ret 416

 

63934 is on shed at Retford

Ret 417

01 July 1962

V2 60881 is on the ECML close to Grove Road crossing

Ret 418

 

Ordsall Crossing, Retford looking west toward Worksop with an original Robinson O4

Ret 419

26 June 1959

Retford's GC shed yard with B16 61448 alongside the conveyor belt operated coaling stage

Ret 420

 

One for the popular Robinson O4, 2-8-0s of 1911 passes a pair of stored O2's at it heads towards the flat crossing.

Ret 421

18 August 1959

Retford's GN engine shed with a pack of small boys racing across the shed yard toward resident B1 61211 in the foreground.

Ret 422

26 June 1959

Retford's GC shed shows Pom Pom J11 under the shear legs.

Ret 423

 

The low canopy building of Retford station is host to V2 60850 intently being watched by three boys.

Ret 424

 

Babworth Signal Box

Ret 425

 

Whisker Hill Signal Box with Harold Pulford leaning out of the side window.

Ret 426

 

Grove Road Signal Box

Ret 427

 

Gamston Signal Box

Ret 428

 

Cutting from local newspaper showing the line-up of retiring staff from Retford's locomotive shed when it closed in June 1965

Ret 429

18 May 1959

Thrumpton GC locomotive shed showing the unique veranda which was once part of the long closed station

Ret 430

21 August 1964

Thrumpton GC locomotive shed taken from the footbridge above the level crossing.

Ret 431

09 September 1963

Thrumpton GC locomotive shed taken from the footbridge above the level crossing.

Ret 432

09 September 1963

WD 2-8-0 90522 passes Thrumpton signal box with an eastbound freight train.

Ret 433

 

64450 stands in the line of locomotives at Retford's Thrumpton shed

Ret 434

 

The yard of the shed at Thrumpton is full of locomotives awaiting their next turn of duty.

Ret 435

 

The yard of the shed at Thrumpton is full of locomotives awaiting their next turn of duty.

Ret 436

 

A1Pacific 60119 PATRICK STIRLING heads north through Retford station

Ret 437

 

EE type 4 diesel D346 heads a Pullman train south through Retford station

Ret 438

 

B1 61225 is on station pilot duties at the north end of Retford station

Ret 439

 

Map of Retford showing Thrumpton shed and surrounding area

Ret 440

 

B1 61120 stands at the North end of Retford station between pilot duties (c1963)

Ret 441

 

O2 63982 in the yard of Retford's GC shed at Thrumpton (c1961)

Ret 442

 

An unidentified A4 speeds toward Retford at Gamston

Ret 443

 

An unidentified A3 speeds south at Gamston

Ret 444

 

Brush type 2 D5582 heads towards Retford's flat crossing with a Sheffield bound passenger train. The locomotive is in 'as built condition' with no yellow warning panel

Ret 445

 

B1 61208 stands in the yard of Retford's GN shed (early 60's)

Ret 446

 

A3 60039 SANDWICH speeds an up express through Retford station

Ret 447

 

A1 60149 AMADIS is about to pass over Retford's flat crossing with a northbound passenger train

Ret 448

 

A4 60029 WOODCOCK is approaching Retford from the south with a passenger train

Ret 449

06 June 1980

Romanian built 56 016 hurries it train of empty MGR wagons through the deserted platforms of Retford's low level station.

Ret 450

20 September 1978

Deltic 55 005 passes through Retford on a morning northbound express.

Ret 451

20 September 1978

HST 254010 with power car 43075 leading speeds north with the 8.00am Kings Cross to Newcastle service.

Ret 452

02 August 1958

English Electric Type '4' (later class 40) D206 passes Babworth Goods Depot at it approaches Retford with a Hull to King's Cross train

Ret 453

 

Retford's O4 63651 stands outside its home at Thrumpton shed while Immingham's WD 90129 awaits its next duty, c1963

Ret 454

 

Retford's Thrumpton Shed is being demolished in 1965 as part of BR's modernisation program

Ret 455

 

The back of Thrumpton's Ex GC shed in 1951 showing the Coaler and the modus operandi for the removal of ash from the pits

Ret 456

28 February 1959

J11/3 64395 and its eastbound freight train is about to pass over Retford's flat crossing

Ret 457

21 July 1970

Class 37 6962 calls at Retford's low level station with the Harwich to Manchester Piccadilly boat train

Ret 458

01 July 1969

Class 47 1995 is passing through Retford station with the 11.25 Kings Cross to Scarborough service

Ret 459

15 March 1952

The up 'Northumbrian' is nearing Retford as it passes Canal Signal Box with A4 60014 SILVER LINK in charge

Ret 460

30 January 1968

Brush type 2 D5678 in lined green livery with yellow ends, on an up freight heads towards Retford station in this view taken from West Carr Road

Ret 461

30 January 1968

Brush type 4 D1532 in corporate blue livery on a down passenger train emerges from Babworth Road bridge as it heads north out of Retford

Ret 462

30 January 1968

English Electric type 4 D275 approaches Retford from the north with a Leeds to Kings Cross service

Ret 463

30 January 1968

Brush type 4 D1984 passes the allotments north of Retford on a Lings Cross to Newcastle train

Ret 464

30 January 1968

Brush type 4 D1761 on the up cement train north of Retford

Ret 465

30 January 1968

Brush type 4 D1761 on the up cement train north of Retford

Ret 466

30 January 1968

Brush type 4 D1870 on a down freight is about to pass over the canal bridge north of Retford

Ret 467

30 January 1968

Derby type 4 D181 in BR blue livery on a Newcastle to Kings Cross passenger has just passed over the canal bridge north of Retford, the backs of the houses on Galway Crescent are in the background.

Ret 468

30 January 1968

Derby type 4 D181 in BR blue livery on a Newcastle to Kings Cross passenger north of Retford

Ret 469

30 January 1968

Brush type 4 D1103 on a down parcels train north of Retford

Ret 470

30 January 1968

Deltic D9006 is on the 1A36 Kings Cross to Edinburgh 'Heart of Midlothian' express as it speeds north out of Retford under Babworth Road bridge.

Ret 471

06 April 1964

Brush type 4 D1526 is about to pass under Babworth Road bridge on a up passenger service

Ret 472

21 March 1958

9F 92186 is passing Babworth Goods shed as it heads north with a freight train

Ret 473

13 August 1962

Deltic D9015 TULYAR heads the down 'Flying Scotsman'' express south of Retford

Ret 474

13 August 1962

Deltic D9004 heads the 1A14 09:40 Kings Cross to Newcastle express south of Retford

Ret 475

13 August 1962

Derby built Sulzer type 4 D175 on an up Pullman train south of Retford

Ret 476

13 August 1962

63939 heads a mixed down freight train as it approached Retford

Ret 477

13 August 1962

Peppercorn A1 60144 KING'S COURIER heads a Leeds to Kings Cross Pullman south of Retford. The locomotive was withdrawn less than on year later in April 1963.

Ret 478

03 January 2002

GNER liveried class 91 speeds a down express through Retford station

Ret 479

03 January 2002

Preserved Deltic D9000 ROYAL SCOTS GREY storms north through Retford with a Kings Cross to York special.

Ret 480

03 January 2002

Preserved Deltic D9000 ROYAL SCOTS GREY storms north through Retford with a Kings Cross to York special.

Ret 481

30 August 1954

O1 class 63773 stands in the yard at Retford's Thrumpton shed

Ret 482

30 August 1964

O4/8 63651 stands in the yard at Retford's Thrumpton Shed

Ret 483

30 August 1964

O4/3 63702 stands in the yard at Retford's Thrumpton Shed. The Plating Shop of Jenkins of Retford is in the background.

Ret 484

30 August 1964

K1 62054 stands in the yard at Retford's Thrumpton Shed

Ret 485

 

Class A1 Pacific 60119 PATRICK STIRLING south of Retford with an express from Leeds to Kings Cross

Ret 486

04 April 1970

Redford Thrumpton Signal Box with the now demolished Malthouses in the background

Ret 487

 

Retford's GC Engine Shed c1930's

Ret 488

 

Retford's station staff during the 70's: Inside the Buffet

Ret 489

 

Retford's station staff during the 70's: On platform one

Ret 490

 

Retford's station staff during the 70's: Josie in the booking hall

Ret 491

 

Retford's station staff during the 70's: At the ticket booth

Ret 492

14 June 1973

Brush type 4 1546 with a loaded iron ore train from Colsterworth bound for Appleby Frodingham stops to detach a defective wagon at Retford

Ret 493

14 June 1973

Deltic 9018 BALLYMOSS on a Kings Cross to Aberdeen service overtakes Brush type 4 1546 on an iron ore train in the loop at Babworth.

Ret 494

30 September 1981

Repainted into BR Green livery prior to withdrawal and handing over to the NRM, 55 002 THE KING'S OWN YORKSHIRE LIGHT INFANTRY heads the 15.50 York to Kings Cross north to Babworth Bridge.

Ret 495

03 June 1973

Class 25's 25 195 and 25 136 head the 09.19 Manchester to Great Yarmouth (SO) train into Retford's low level platform 4

Ret 496

14 June 1973

An Aberdeen to Kings Cross train approaches Retford from the north headed by Deltic 9011 THE ROYAL NORTHUMBERLAND FUSILIERS.

Ret 497

14 June 1973

An empty MGR train powered by Romanian built 56 005 passes the site of Retford's GC shed as it heads west.

Ret 498

14 June 1973

In the last days of green livered Brush type 4's on the MGR's, 1896 (later 47 377) powers through Retford's low level platform 5.

Ret 499

15 November 1985

Although by the mid 80's, all of the semaphore signals had been swept away, the signal box at Thrumpton was retained to control the level crossing, 58 031 heads east with a loaded MGR train.

Ret 500

26 September 1985

Whisker Hill on the former GC line west of Retford is the setting for this shot of 31 298 with the high speed recording train.

Ret 501

01 November 1960

The afternoon Pullman from Sheffield to Kings Cross hauled by EE Type 4 D209 heads around the curve past Retford North signal box on its way to platform 1

Ret 502

01 November 1960

The afternoon Pullman from Sheffield to Kings Cross hauled by EE Type 4 D209 pauses in platform 1 of Retford station

Ret 503

01 November 1960

The afternoon Pullman from Sheffield to Kings Cross hauled by EE Type 4 D209 passes over Retford's flat crossing on its way south

Ret 504

 

EE Type 4 is about to pass over Retford's flat crossing on its way north (c1965)

Ret 505

 

The new three level bridge at Ordsall Road as part of Retford's dive-under construction (c1965)

Ret 506

 

Retford's low level platforms are almost complete as construction work on the dive-under continues (c1965)

Ret 507

14 June 1965

The Deltic hauled 'Flying Scotsman' passes the site of the old flat crossing and over the new dive-under lines

Ret 508

 

The demolition of Retford's platforms 2 and 3 prior to the re-alignment of the mainline through the station.

Ret 509

 

The demolition of Retford's platforms 2 and 3 prior to the re-alignment of the mainline through the station.

Ret 510

 

The demolition of Retford's platforms 2 and 3 prior to the re-alignment of the mainline through the station.

Ret 511

 

DP2 on a Sheffield to Kings Cross Pullman, eases around the curve as it enters Retford's platform 1

Ret 512

02 August 1965

August 1965: A Green liveried Deltic storms south through Retford with the 1A23 'Talisman'  express for Kings Cross.

Ret 513

02 August 1965

August 1965: A Brush type 2 (later class 31) approaches Retford's platform 2 with a north bound passenger service

Ret 514

02 August 1965

August 1965: Green liveried Deltic D9011 THE ROYAL NORTHUMBERLAND FUSILIERS heads north into Retford's platform 2 on the 1A28 13:00 Kings Cross to Newcastle service

Ret 515

02 August 1965

August 1965: BRCW Type 2 trundles south through Retford station with a train of cement wagons

Ret 516

 

Interesting shot of Retford's platform 2 as its demolition gets underway

Ret 517

 

Retford's J69 68561 trundles through platform 1 on a very sunny summer afternoon

Ret 518

 

9F 92092 heads an express freight north through Retford's platform 2 on a sunny afternoon

Ret 519

 

Detail picture of wooden building on Retford's platform 2

Ret 520

 

Detail picture of building on Retford's platform 3

Ret 521

 

The world speed record holder A4 60022 MALLARD lies crippled in Retford's GN shed yard (c1957)

Ret 522

 

LNER J69 7339 stands adjacent to the coaler at Retford's GN shed

Ret 523

 

An 0-6-0 is undergoing a rear wheel change as it is suspended from the shearlegs at Retford's GN shed

Ret 524

 

General view from the south end of Retford's platform 2 taken as two trains pass on the mainline

Ret 525

01 August 1965

Two Green liveried Deltics pass at the north end of Retford station. D9019 is on the 1A21 10:15 Newcastle to Kings Cross (pass Retford 12:42) the only un-named member of the class at that time and D9013 is very likely to be on the 1N10 10:20 Kings Cross to Bradford (due stop at Retford at 12:46/50)

Ret 526

 

A panoramic shot of the north end of Retford station, taken from West Carr Road bridge

Ret 527

20 July 1963

Ex LMS Black 5 45444 passes Retford North signal box as it heads towards platform 1

Ret 528

 

A panoramic shot of the south end of Retford station as V2 60808 storms through with a London bound express (c1960)

Ret 529

10 July 1962

63908 trundles a short freight along Retford's platform 3

Ret 530

01 August 1959

B1 61312 heads the 9.30am Manchester London Road to Cleethorpes express at Retford

Ret 531

 

B1 61208 and K3 61830 in the yard of Retford's GN shed (c1957)

Ret 532

 

J52 shunts V2 60914 in the yard of Retford's GN shed, note the piston rod on the V2's running plate (c1957)

Ret 533

 

O4/1 63692 stands adjacent to the level crossing at Retford's GC shed

Ret 534

 

Thrumpton Signal Box

Ret 535

05 September 1944

Retford's flat crossing from the south east corner

Ret 536

13 June 1965

The last remnants of the old crossing are lifted out in the small hours, just before the laying of the new high speed track

Ret 537

13 June 1965

Workmen are removing the flat crossing during the night

Ret 538

15 March 1959

Immingham allocated B1 61190 sets out from Retford towards Lincoln past the site of the old GC station. The B1 was withdrawn from Colwick on 20th June 1965.

Ret 539

01 February 1959

O4/7 63772 has drawn forward from the fine GC signal gantry, to Whisker Hill signal box with a westbound freight.

Ret 540

29 September 1962

A Smart K1 62054 stands in platform 1 of Retford station with a southbound freight train, allocated to Retford at the time it was withdrawn from there on 20th December 1964.

Ret 541

01 May 1961

Not long out of the works, and still looking smart, K1 62020 rolls through the centre road at Retford with an up block train.

Ret 542

28 July 1962

Peppercorn A1 60136 ALCAZAR restarts its northbound train from a stop at Retford

Ret 543

24 April 1962

O4/8 63688 shunts in the yard north of Retford station

Ret 544

 

The up Elizabethan Express approaches Retford from the north in this view taken from Babworth road bridge (c1956/7)

Ret 545

 

Streamlined A4 Pacific 4468 MALLARD speeds through Retford on a down express

Ret 546

 

An unidentified A3 Pacific heads south through Retford station on a rainy day

Ret 547

12 May 1962

V2 60902 storms past Babworth Goods shed on its way south on a freight train

Ret 548

 

Peppercorn A1 60156 GREAT CENTRAL is about to restart its northbound train after a stop at Retford's platform 2

Ret 549

 

The 'Iron Bridge' north of Retford station following its rebuilding in the mid 70's to accommodate the revised track alignment

Ret 550

 

Preserved Gresley A3 FLYING SCOTSMAN pauses at Retford's platform 2 with a Gainsborough Model Railway Society special to the Isle of Wight

Ret 551

 

EE Type 4 Approaches Retford with the down 'Master Cutler' test train on timing trials.

Ret 552

28 July 1962

Green liveried Class 114 DMU approaches Retford's platform 2 with a Lincoln to Sheffield service

Ret 553

07 August 1962

An unidentified A3 passes Retford South signal box on its way north with a passenger train

Ret 554

07 August 1962

Deltic D9010 speeds through Retford with the1A39 09:30 Glasgow Queen St to Kings Cross service

Ret 555

07 August 1962

A3 60103 FLYING SCOTSMAN pauses at the south end of Retford's platform 1 on a rainy afternoon

Ret 556

28 July 1962

The crowd of local train spotters watch A4 60030 GOLDEN FLEECE through Retford with a down passenger train

Ret 557

07 August 1962

EE type 4 D243 approaches Retford station with the down 'Queen of Scots'

Ret 558

07 August 1962

A1 60157 GREAT EASTERN departs from Retford with the 12.45 Hull to Kings Cross service

Ret 559

28 July 1962

Thompson A2 60523 SUN CASTLE departs Retford with the up 'White Rose' to London's Kings Cross

Ret 560

28 July 1962

The crew of B1 61126 pause between duties as station pilot at Retford

Ret 561

20 September 1961

A4 60030 GOLDEN FLEECE storms through Retford station with an up express

Ret 562

28 July 1962

A2 60136 ALCAZAR passes Retford South signal box on its way north

Ret 563

28 July 1962

EE type 4 (later class 40) passes over Retford's flat crossing on its way south with a car transporter train

Ret 564

07 August 1962

Thompson A2 60514 CHAMOSSAIRE enters Retford station with a southbound service

Ret 565

01 June 1962

The southbound 'Sheffield Pullman' departs Retford behind Brush prototype diesel D0280 FALCON

Ret 566

20 September 1961

The up 'Master Cutler' headed by EE type 4 D208 stands at Retford's platform 1

Ret 567

 

V2 60905 near Retford's GC shed during AWS trials (c1957)

Ret 568

 

Class D11 62666 ZEEBRUGGE heads east towards Retford's GC shed (c1957)

Ret 569

 

WD 2-8-0 90490 heads a hopper wagon train towards Retford's flat crossing on its way west

Ret 570

28 September 1962

Ex GC 2-8-0 trundles light engine over Retford's flat crossing

Ret 571

 

Peppercorn A1 60141 ABBOTSFORD approaches Retford's platform 1 with a northbound passenger train

Ret 572

 

Gresley A3 60058 BLAIR ATHOL draws its train to a stop at Retford's platform 1

Ret 573

 

Brush type 4 D1501 pulls away from Retford's platform 1 on a passenger service (c1963)

Ret 574

15 June 1963

Deltic D9015 TULYAR powers the up 1A47 'Heart of Midlothian' express through Retford station.

Ret 575

15 June 1963

Deltic D9013 BLACK WATCH speeds the up 'Queen of Scots' Pullman through Retford station.

Ret 576

08 September 1959

63965 heads a train of sludge carrier ex tenders adjacent to Station Road, Retford

Ret 577

 

WD 2-8-0 90146 (40E) trundles north over Retford's flat crossing with a mixed freight train

Ret 578

01 April 1952

60147 NORTH EASTERN with an up express at Grove Rd crossing Nr Retford

Ret 579

 

A3 60085 MANNA blows off at it passes Retford South signal box with a northbound passenger service

Ret 580

 

A sorry looking Gresley A3 Pacific 60054 without its PRINCE OF WALES nameplates is at Retford's GN shed

Ret 581

 

A sorry looking Gresley A3 Pacific 60054 without its PRINCE OF WALES nameplates is at Retford's GN shed

Ret 582

 

General view of the remaining buildings around the by now closed GN loco shed at Retford

Ret 583

 

General view of the remaining buildings around the by now closed GN loco shed at Retford

Ret 584

 

General view of the west side of Retford's platform 3

Ret 585

 

General view of the west side of Retford's platform 3

Ret 586

 

General view of the west side of Retford's platform 3

Ret 587

 

Exterior of Buffet on platform 1 of Retford station (c1989)

Ret 588

 

Platform side view of Main Entrance at Retford station (c1989)

Ret 589

 

Driver's eye view of West Carr Road bridge (c1989)

Ret 590

 

Babworth Road bridge from the former Babworth goods depot (c1989)

Ret 591

 

Entrance to the subway and adjacent building at the south end of Retford station (c1989)

Ret 592

 

Babworth Goods Shed following its conversion into offices (c1989)

Ret 593

 

Babworth Goods Shed following its conversion into offices (c1989)

Ret 594

 

Babworth Goods Shed following its conversion into offices (c1989)

Ret 595

 

Southerly aspect of Retford railway station buildings on platform 1 (c1989)

Ret 596

 

Some of the remaining railway buildings adjacent to the GN loco shed (c1989)

Ret 597

01 June 1963

BRCW type 3 D6578 heads south through Retford station with the Uddingston to Cliffe cement train while a Lincoln bound class 114 DMU waits in platform 1

Ret 598

01 August 1963

Two class 114 DMU's meet in Retford's new low level station.

Ret 599

15 June 1959

Prototype Deltic tackles Gamston Bank on its way south.

Ret 600

17 February 1996

Class 47 47 525 in Railfreight Distribution livery powers Hertfordshire Railtours 'Friar Tuck' out of Retford's platform 2 on its way west. to Rossington Colliery, Eggborough and Drax.

Ret 601

01 September 1943

V2 3655 heads south from Retford with a train of Churchill tanks

Ret 602

 

Ex GN Striling Single No 3 and GN Atlantic pause in Retford's platform 1 as they are hauled south

Ret 603

 

Ex GN Striling Single No 3 and GN Atlantic pause in Retford's platform 1 as they are hauled south

Ret 604

 

Retford driver Baron Houchen at the controls of his loco

Ret 605

 

Retford driver Baron Houchen at the controls of his loco

Ret 606

 

Retford driver Baron Houchen in the cab of B1 61154

Ret 607

 

Ex GC Director 62662 rounds the curve out of Retford's platform 3 on its way west

Ret 608

 

Pom Pom 64450

Ret 609

 

2-8-0 63437 is heading west away from Retford's flat crossing

Ret 610

 

2-8-0 63637 at rest alongside Retford's GC shed at Thrumpton

Ret 611

 

Ex works Gresley A3 60089 FELSTEAD stands at Retford's platform 1

Ret 612

 

A4 60006 HERRING GULL storms through Retford station with an up express

Ret 613

01 April 1993

Exterior Views of the main station buildings at Retford

Ret 614

01 April 1993

Exterior Views of the main station buildings at Retford

Ret 615

01 April 1993

Exterior Views of the main station buildings at Retford

Ret 616

01 April 1993

Exterior Views of the main station buildings at Retford

Ret 617

01 April 1993

Exterior Views of the main station buildings at Retford

Ret 618

01 April 1993

Exterior Views of the main station buildings at Retford

Ret 619

01 April 1993

Exterior Views of the main station buildings at Retford

Ret 620

01 April 1993

Exterior Views of the main station buildings at Retford

Ret 621

01 April 1993

Exterior Views of the main station buildings at Retford

Ret 622

01 April 1993

Exterior Views of the main station buildings at Retford

Ret 623

01 April 1993

Exterior Views of the main station buildings at Retford

Ret 624

01 August 1969

Retford station taken from West Carr road bridge

Ret 625

01 August 1969

Retford station taken from West Carr road bridge

Ret 626

01 August 1969

Retford North signal box from the north end of platform 1

Ret 627

01 August 1969

Lamp cabin next to Babworth Signal box

Ret 628

01 August 1969

View looking south from Retford's Babworth road bridge

Ret 629

01 August 1969

The north end of Retford station from West Carr road

Ret 630

01 August 1969

Retford North signal box from West Carr road bridge

Ret 631

01 August 1969

The northern end of Retford station

Ret 632

01 August 1969

The former relief cabin adjacent to platform 3 at Retford station

Ret 633

01 August 1969

Retford's GN loco shed following closure

Ret 634

01 August 1969

Retford's GN loco shed following closure

Ret 635

01 August 1969

General view of the northern end of Retford's platforms 2 and 3 following the removal of the canopy, a Deltic speeds north along platform 2.

Ret 636

01 August 1969

The northern end of Babworth Goods Depot

Ret 637

01 August 1969

Babworth Goods Depot

Ret 638

01 August 1969

General view looking south from Babworth road bridge

Ret 639

01 August 1969

Looking north from West Carr road towards Babworth road bridge

Ret 640

01 August 1969

Babworth Signal Box

Ret 641

01 August 1969

The roadside loading area of Babworth Goods Depot

Ret 642

01 April 1993

Retford's Babworth Road bridge is being strengthened by infilling the open void below

Ret 643

01 April 1993

Retford's Babworth Road bridge is being strengthened by infilling the open void below

Ret 644

01 April 1993

Retford's Babworth Road bridge is being strengthened by infilling the open void below

Ret 645

01 April 1993

Retford's Babworth Road bridge is being strengthened by infilling the open void below

Ret 646

01 April 1993

Retford's Babworth Road bridge is being strengthened by infilling the open void below

Ret 647

01 April 1993

Retford's Babworth Road bridge is being strengthened by infilling the open void below

Ret 648

01 April 1993

The former crossing keepers house at Babworth

Ret 649

01 April 1993

The former crossing keepers house at Babworth

Ret 650

01 April 1993

Entrance gate into the former Babworth Goods Depot

Ret 651

01 April 1993

View looking south from the new bridge between West Carr road and Westfield road

Ret 652

 

The southern end of Retford station with an A4 speeding south

Ret 653

04 May 2002

47 736 CAMBRIDGE hauls a GNER 225 set into Retford's platform 1 during engineering works between Doncaster and Leeds

Ret 654

04 May 2002

Following uncoupling, 47 736 CAMBRIDGE trundles light engine through Retford's platform 2 ready for its return trip to Leeds, its former charge is about depart from platform 1 behind Class 91.

Ret 655

07 May 2002

Ex LNER A3 4472 FLYING SCOTSMAN storms south through Retford station with the late running return 'Wine and Dine' special

Ret 656

 

B1 61208 stands at the north end of Retford's platform 1 awaiting its next turn of duty.

Ret 657

30 March 1970

General view of the north end of Retford's platforms 2 and 3

Ret 658

 

61838 enters Retford's platform 1 with empty stock

Ret 659

 

Whisker Hill Junction from Ordsall Road bridge, a short freight train is about to join the CG route west.

Ret 660

16 June 1988

Modified HST power car 43014 heads the very first class 91 powered test train south at Gamston, 91 001 is at the rear.

Ret 661

16 June 1988

91001 Propels the very first class 91 powered test train south at Gamston

Ret 662

07 December 1989

91003 starts its train away from Retford's platform 1 with the 10.10 Leeds to Kings Cross

Ret 663

07 December 1989

91009 is on the 09.10 Kings Cross to Leeds service

Ret 664

15 January 1987

Retford station during a period of heavy snow

Ret 665

15 January 1987

31 433 heads west through Retford's low level platform 4 on a snowy morning

Ret 666

01 March 1986

47 631 powers 'The Capital Jointliner' Kings Cross to Doncaster via the South Yorkshire Joint west out of Retford

Ret 667

01 March 1986

Class 114 DMU (53041+54009) is heading west out of Retford with the 11.14 Retford to Sheffield service

Ret 668

10 February 1981

55017 THE DURHAM LIGHT INFANTRY passes Babworth Goods Depot with a Kings Cross to Hull train of MK2D air conditioned stock

Ret 669

10 February 1981

55016 GORDON HIGHLANDER approaches Retford with the 12.33 Hull to Kings Cross service

Ret 670

30 September 1981

55002 THE KING'S OWN YORKSHIRE LIGHT INFANTRY heads north out of Retford with the 12.05 Kings Cross to York.

Ret 671

30 September 1981

55016 GORDON HIGHLANDER is passing Babworth Good Depot with the 14.15 York to Kings Cross

Ret 672

30 September 1981

55002 THE KING'S OWN YORKSHIRE LIGHT INFANTRY is about to pass below Babworth Road bridge at it heads the 15.50 York to Kings Cross

Ret 673

10 February 1981

55021 ARGYLL AND SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDER heads north out of Retford with the 12.20 Kings Cross to York

Ret 674

13 June 1981

55010 THE KING'S OWN SCOTTISH BORDERER passes Botany Bay on the 16.05 Kings Cross to York

Ret 675

08 March 1981

55005 THE PRINCE OF WALES'S OWN REGIMENT OF YORKSHIRE and 55006 THE FIFE AND FORFAR YEOMANRY are heading North out of Retford

Ret 676

06 September 1980

55008 THE GREEN HOWARDS leaves Retford at the head of the 11.12 Kings Cross to Scarborough service.

Ret 677

27 August 1958

Class J39 64906 finds itself in charge of the down 'Fair Maid' at Retford following A4 60026 MILES BEEVOR had suffered a brakepipe failure.

Ret 678

 

Great Central 4-6-0 1165 VALOUR is in charge of the up 'Harrogate Pullman' as it passes Retford North signal box

Ret 679

15 June 2020

Sir Sam Fay class 4-6-0 427 'CITY OF LONDON' enters Retford with a Manchester to Grimsby train.

Ret 680

16 February 1979

Swindon Cross Country DMU departs from Retford's low level platform with a Sheffield bound service.

Ret 681

16 February 1979

Deltic 55014 THE DUKE OF WELLINGTON'S REGIMENT powers its northbound train over the site of the flat crossing as it enters Retford station.  This was the severely delayed 1S17 09:00 Kings Cross to Edinburgh – it was 116 mins late at one point due to the weather.

Ret 682

16 February 1979

The snowbound platforms of Retford station

Ret 683

 

WD 2-8-0 90687 and an unidentified sister stand outside the shed at Retford

Ret 684

21 May 1964

Brush type '4' D1546 heading the up 'Yorkshire Pullman' passes Brush type '2' D5586 at the north end of Retford station

Ret 685

10 June 1965

A few days before the opening of Retford's new diveunder, a view looking west illustrates the new cutting alongside the original GC alignment.

Ret 686

10 June 1965

A few days before the opening of the new diveunder, class 114 DMU rounds the sharp curve as it leaves Retford's platform 3 with a Sheffield bound service.

Ret 687

10 June 1965

A few days before the opening of the new diveunder, the 16.51 semi-fast to King's Cross departs Retford behind a EE type '4' diesel.

Ret 688

08 June 2002

A Class 142 Pacer unit passes the site of the former GC locomotive depot as it approaches Retford's low level station from the east.

Ret 689

08 June 2002

EWS liveried Class 66, 66014 heads a train of empty MGR wagons over Thrumpton Road level crossing as it approaches Retford's low level station.

Ret 690

08 June 2002

A Class 142 Pacer unit passes Thrumpton signal box following a stop at Retford's low level station.

Ret 691

08 June 2002

Preserved A4 60009 UNION OF SOUTH AFRICA heads the 'Robin Hood Express' over Thrumpton Road level crossing after passing through Retford's low level station

Ret 692

01 October 1959

Retford's B1 61211 is heading east along the former GC mainline following its departure from Retford station.

Ret 693

02 August 1958

A3 60066 MERRY HAMPTON heads the up 'Norseman' past Babworth goods depot north of Retford station.

Ret 694

28 February 1958

B1 61126 passes over the river idle as it heads north toward Retford station

Ret 695

28 February 1958

B1 61056 heads an excursion train past the Northern Rubber Co factory at Retford. This was a special working for an FA Cup tie between Sheffield United and Norwich.

Ret 696

20 July 2002

Preserved A4 60009 UNION OF SOUTH AFRICA speeds the rerouted Lincolnshire Coast Express north out of Retford on its way to Scarborough via York.

Ret 697

20 July 2002

Preserved A4 60009 UNION OF SOUTH AFRICA speeds the rerouted Lincolnshire Coast Express north out of Retford on its way to Scarborough via York.

Ret 698

29 July 1981

Soon to be preserved Deltic 55002 THE KING'S OWN YORKSHIRE LIGHT INFANTRY heads north out of Retford station with the 16.06 Kings Cross to York service.

Ret 699

29 July 1981

Deltic 55016 GORDON HIGHLANDER speeds north over the canal bridge north of Retford

Ret 700

01 August 1981

Deltic 55017 THE DURHAM LIGHT INFANTRY speeds the 1A13 Hull to Kings Cross train over the canal bridge north of Retford station.

Ret 701

29 December 1981

55009 ALYCIDON races north adjacent to Retford's Galway Crescent with the last Deltic hauled service to Leeds

Ret 702

02 January 1982

The final day of Deltic operations on the ECML finds 55009 ALYCIDON standing at Retford's platform two during its role as standby locomotive.

Ret 703

01 May 1981

'The Flying Scotsman' formed by HST set 254 003 speeds north adjacent to West Carr Road, Retford.

Ret 704

 

56 079 emerges from below the ECML bridge at Retford station on its way east with a load of British coal for the power stations in the Trent valley.

Ret 705

29 December 1981

56 010 hauls brand new sister 56 102 past Galway Crescent, north of Retford on its way to its new home of Tinsley MPD.

Ret 706

19 February 1982

Peak 45 014 THE CHESHIRE REGIMENT hauls a train of empties through Retford's low level station while a class 114 DMU waits with a Lincoln bound service.

Ret 707

13 February 1982

A Cravens DMU set comprising E56472 and E51278 approaches Retford's platform 3 with a Sheffield bound service.

Ret 708

 

A York to Kings Cross stopping train arrives at Retford's platform 1 at 16.09 on this occasion, motive power is Crewe's 47 439

Ret 709

19 February 1982

Cravens DMU passes Thrumpton level crossing on a Lincoln to Sheffield service.

Ret 710

19 February 1982

Large logo liveried 56 094 passes over Thrumpton level crossing with a train of MGR empties.

Ret 711

23 February 1982

40 006 heads a Parcels train over canal bridge north of Retford

Ret 712

16 March 1982

An HST set rejoins the mainline after a stop at Retford's platform 2 with a northbound service

Ret 713

27 July 1982

Cravens DMU comprising E56431 and E51288 approaches Retford's low level platform 3 with a Sheffield bound service.

Ret 714

26 April 1982

47 401 NORTH EASTERN stands at Retford's platform 1 with an up stopping service

Ret 715

 

47 557 powers the 'Nene Valley Rail Tour' special off the former GC line at Retford, on its way to the ECML and the south.

Ret 716

31 July 1983

Green liveried EE type 4, D200 (40 122) is north of Retford with a special train comprising of Metro Camel Pullman Cars

Ret 717

22 April 1983

40 047 approaches Botany Bay level crossing on a parcels train.

Ret 718

10 May 1983

47 531 heads an Inter City sleeper train south adjacent to Retford's Galway Crescent.

Ret 719

10 May 1983

47 311 stands at the northern end of Retford's platform 2 on a northbound service.

Ret 720

24 June 1983

20 021 and 20 131 haul a rake of mineral wagons east as it enters Retford's low level platforms

Ret 721

25 January 1984

Class 114 DMU approaches Clumber level crossing on its way to Sheffield

Ret 722

22 December 1987

58 040 COTTAM POWER STATION approaches Welham Bridge with a loaded MGR train

Ret 723

22 December 1987

58 019 on an empty MGR train at Welham Bridge

Ret 724

22 December 1987

58 033 on an empty MGR train at Welham Bridge

Ret 725

22 November 1988

56 011 on a loaded MGR train

Ret 726

 

58 002 in Mainline blue livery hauls a loaded MGR train through Retford's low level platforms on its way east.

Ret 727

 

2000: A pair of Fragonset liveried Class 31's 31 701 and 31 702 are at the head of a special train as it passes over Thrumpton level crossing on its way into Retford station.

Ret 728

01 March 2000

Loadhaul liveried class 56 hauls a short freight past Babworth Goods Shed as it approaches Retford station from the north.

Ret 729

01 May 2000

66 248 is entering Retford's low level platforms with a train of high density bogie coal wagons

Ret 730

01 May 2000

A Class 66 enters Retford station from the south with the empty block train

Ret 731

01 May 2000

66 218 hauls a single high density coal wagon through Retford's low level station.

Ret 732

01 May 2000

66 216 is the motive power for a train of empty coal wagons as it heads into Retford's low level station.

Ret 733

01 May 2000

56 115 hauls a rake of loaded MGR wagons through Retford's low level platform 4

Ret 734

01 May 2000

66 160 catches the late evening sun at it bursts out from the bridge carrying the ECML as it enters Retford's low level platform 4

Ret 735

01 June 2002

Grey liveried Euro Star Set speeds through Retford station on its way to London

Ret 736

05 May 2002

47 744 ROYAL MAIL CHELTENHAM is piloting a Leeds to Kings Cross 225 set into Retford's platform 1 during engineering works.

Ret 737

02 May 2002

GNER liveried Euro Star Set speeds north towards Retford station

Ret 738

02 May 2002

GNER liveried HST set at Eaton

Ret 739

07 September 2002

Preserved Deltic D9009 ALYCIDON powers a special along the former GC alignment between Whisker Hill Junction and Ordsall Road bridge on its way into Retford's platform 2

Ret 740

07 September 2002

Preserved Deltic D9009 ALYCIDON powers a special towards Redford's platform 2 after passing below Ordsall Road Bridge

Ret 741

07 September 2002

Preserved Deltic 55 019 ROYAL HIGHLAND FUSILIER in BR blue livery storms north alongside Retford's Galway Crescent on its way to York with a special

Ret 742

14 September 2002

A Class 91 passes the former crossing keeper's house at Babworth Road, Retford with a northbound service.

Ret 743

25 January 1984

31 232 Passes over the site of the Goosemoor Lane level crossing as it heads south

Ret 744

25 January 1984

56 014 approaches Mansfield Road level crossing with a empty MGR coal train

Ret 745

25 January 1984

North of Babworth Road bridge outside Retford and the driver of a stopped HST set is on the phone to the signalman as his train awaits the frozen points to be cleared.

Ret 746

25 January 1984

North of Babworth Road bridge outside Retford and snow delayed HST set is on move following its wait at the signal.

Ret 747

20 February 1984

56 115 speeds its loaded MGR train through Retford's low level station

Ret 748

14 May 1984

31 302 is heading south on a parcels train just north of Retford's Babworth Road bridge

Ret 749

14 May 1984

37 234 stands in the loop north of Babworth Road bridge with an oil train while 31 116 approaches on the up line.

Ret 750

16 March 1982

An unusual visitor on the ECML at Retford, Peak 45 149 is passing Babworth Goods Depot on its way south.

Ret 751

01 July 1986

31 431 heads a Sheffield to Skegness train past Retford Thrumpton Signal Box

Ret 752

 

Blue liveried class 90 hauls a failed postal EMU set north through Retford station

Ret 753

 

1981: General view of Retford's platform 1 from the south end of platform 2

Ret 754

 

1981: General view of the Buffet section on Retford's platform 1

Ret 755

 

1981: Close up detail of the cast ornate columns supporting the awning on Retford's platform 1

Ret 756

 

1981: Blue liveried class 47 speeds through Retford station with an up express.

Ret 757

 

1981: A train of MK2a stock including a Royal Mail coach speeds north through Retford station

Ret 758

 

1981: The driver of Deltic 55 011 THE ROYAL NORTHUMBERLAND FUSILIERS eagerly awaits the 'right-away' from Retford's station staff as his charge waits at the south end of platform 1ford

Ret 759

 

1981: A class 47 restarts an up service away from a stop at Retford

Ret 760

 

1981: A class 40 speeds through Retford station with an up express.

Ret 761

 

1981: Deltic 55 022 ROYAL SCOTS GREY approaches Retford's platform 2 with a down service

Ret 762

 

1981: Deltic 55 019 ROYAL HIGHLAND FUSILIER restarts its up train away from a stop at Retford's platform 1

Ret 763

 

1981:31 226 restarts its southbound train away from a stop at Retford's platform 2

Ret 764

 

1981: Deltic 55 009 ALYCIDON stands at Retford's platform 2 with a northbound train

Ret 765

 

1981: Deltic 55 015 TULYAR, bearing the plaque commemorating its appearance at the Rainhill Cavalcade the previous year, waits at Retford with an up service

Ret 766

 

1981: Soon to be preserved as part of the national collection, Deltic 55002 THE KING'S OWN YORKSHIRE LIGHT INFANTRY departs from Retford station.

Ret 767

 

1981: 47 150 bearing Stratford's trade mark gray roof speeds north into Retford station.

Ret 768

 

1981: Deltic 55 022 ROYAL SCOTS GREY passes alongside West Carr Road with a northbound train.

Ret 769

 

1981: An unidentified Deltic waits at the south end of Retford station.

Ret 770

 

1981: Deltic 55 004 QUEEN'S OWN HIGHLANDER bursts out from the iron bridge as it heads toward Retford station.

Ret 771

 

1981: 47 549 stands at the south end of Retford's platform 1.

Ret 772

 

1981: A Class 47 heads the Orient Express Pullman stock through Retford station.

Ret 773

 

1981: An HST set approaches Redford's platform 2 on a dismal evening

Ret 774

 

1981: Deltic 55 013 THE BLACK WATCH enters Retford's platform 2 from the south.

Ret 775

 

1981: Deltic 55 012 CREPELLO is about to depart from Retford with a northbound train. The loco, in common with the other Finsbury Park 'racehorses' was adorned with white window surrounds during 1979.

Ret 776

 

1981: Deltic 55 012 CREPELLO departs from Retford with a northbound service, this locomotive was withdrawn during the May of this year.

Ret 777

 

1981: An unidentified Peak class 45 speeds through Retford station.

Ret 778

 

1981: General view looking south from Babworth Road Bridge.

Ret 779

 

1981: General view from the iron bridge, looking north towards Babworth Road Bridge

Ret 780

 

1981: An HST set in original livery passes the former Babworth Goods Depot on its way south.

Ret 781

 

1981: An HST bursts out from below Babworth Road Bridge as its heads south.

Ret 782

 

1981: An HST set is approaching Retford from the north.

Ret 783

 

One of the modified HST power cars leads a class 91 powered set into Retford's platform 1 on a gloomy afternoon.

Ret 784

 

One of the then new class 91's in original livery waits at the north end of Retford's platform 1 with and up express.

Ret 785

 

A general view of the site of the former GC loco shed at Thrumpton now used as a stockyard for steel fabricator Jenkins of Retford.

Ret 786

16 June 1973

Prior to renumbering Deltic 9020 NIMBUS nears Retford with the 14:00 1S35 Kings Cross to  Aberdeen bound train. Bearing the name of the 1949 Derby winner NIMBUS was the shortest lived Deltic, entering service in February 1962, it was condemned of 5th January 1980

Ret 787

 

May 2002: Res 47 767 SAINT COLUMBA stands at the south end of Retford's platform 1 during its spell assisting electric hauled services between there and Leeds.

Ret 788

 

May 2002: Res 47 767 SAINT COLUMBA, EWS 47 744 ROYAL MAIL CHELTENHAM and a GNER HST set at Retford during engineering works.

Ret 789

 

May 2002: EWS 47 744 ROYAL MAIL CHELTENHAM draws away from its train at Retford's platform 1 prior to piloting a return working to Leeds during a power isolation.

Ret 790

 

January 2002: One of the Hull Trains class 170 DMU's in Anglian Railways livery speeds along Gamston Bank.

Ret 791

 

June 2002: A London bound class 170 DMU speeds through the deserted platforms of Retford station on a sunny summer afternoon.

Ret 792

 

2001: Freightliner branded 47 361 is stopped on the down fast line at Retford as a GNER liveried class 91 departs from platform 2 with a Leeds bound service.

Ret 793

07 May 1972

Babworth's down home signal gantry, taken from West Carr road.

Ret 794

01 July 1985

A pair of Class 20's head an engineers train north adjacent to Retford's Galway Crescent.

Ret 795

01 July 1985

Renewing and ballasting the up mainline north of Retford

Ret 796

01 July 1985

Renewing and ballasting the up mainline north of Retford

Ret 797

01 December 1985

ECML Electrification work north of Retford, workmen prepare the previously installed pipe foundation, prior to the fixing of the mast.

Ret 798

01 December 1985

ECML Electrification work north of Retford, the self propelled mast installation train is making its way south, fitting masts as it goes.

Ret 799

01 December 1985

ECML Electrification work north of Retford, an overhead mast is lowered onto its foundation pipe

Ret 800

01 December 1985

ECML Electrification work north of Retford, an overhead mast is lowered onto its foundation pipe

Ret 801

01 December 1985

ECML Electrification work north of Retford, the self propelled mast installation train is making its way south, fitting masts as it goes.

Ret 802

01 May 1986

ECML Electrification work north of Retford, work continues on the overhead masts

Ret 803

01 May 1986

ECML Electrification work north of Retford, 31 327 is on site as work continues on the overhead masts

Ret 804

01 May 1986

ECML Electrification work north of Retford, workmen of top of the Overhead Line Maintenance Train string the conductor wires.

Ret 805

01 May 1986

ECML Electrification work north of Retford, workmen of top of the Overhead Line Maintenance Train string the conductor wires.

Ret 806

04 July 1987

An intercity liveried HST set speeds north out of Retford station

Ret 807

04 July 1987

The 'Iron Bridge' over the ECML at Retford between West Carr Road and Westfield Road. The bridge was demolished a few weeks later, over the weekend of 25th and 26th July

Ret 808

04 July 1987

The 'Iron Bridge' over the ECML at Retford between West Carr Road and Westfield Road. The bridge was demolished a few weeks later, over the weekend of 25th and 26th July

Ret 809

02 November 2002

Preserved B1 61264 passes through Retford low level station on its way to Lincoln with a special

Ret 810

02 November 2002

Preserved B1 61264 passes through Retford low level station on its way to Lincoln with a special

Ret 811

02 November 2002

Preserved B1 61264 passes through Retford low level station on its way to Lincoln with a special

Ret 812

02 November 2002

Preserved B1 61264 passes through Retford low level station on its way to Lincoln with a special

Ret 813

02 November 2002

Preserved B1 61264 passes through Retford low level station on its way to Lincoln with a special

Ret 814

02 November 2002

Preserved B1 61264 passes through Retford low level station on its way to Lincoln with a special

Ret 815

02 November 2002

Preserved B1 61264 passes Retford's Thrumpton Signal Box on its way to Lincoln with a special

Ret 816

01 February 2003

Preserved V2 60800 GREEN ARROW storms into Retford station on return leg of the 'The Dick Turpin'

Ret 817

01 February 2003

Preserved V2 60800 GREEN ARROW storms up Gamston Bank on return leg of the 'The Dick Turpin'

Ret 818

01 February 2003

Preserved V2 60800 GREEN ARROW storms up Gamston Bank on return leg of the 'The Dick Turpin'

Ret 819

 

A grey liveried Eurostar set speeds through Retford station on its way south

Ret 820

 

A Pair of Class 33's head north through Retford on a special train named 'The Whitby Jet'

Ret 821

 

A Pair of Class 33's head north through Retford on a special train named 'The Whitby Jet'

Ret 822

 

Preserved A3 4472 FLYING SCOTSMAN pauses at Retford's platform 2 on a northbound special train.

Ret 823

 

Preserved A3 4472 FLYING SCOTSMAN pauses at Retford's platform 2 on a northbound special train.

Ret 824

 

Preserved A2 60532 BLUE PETER passes over the river idle bridge south of Retford station

Ret 825

 

Res liveried class 47 brings up the rear of the train behind Preserved A2 60532 BLUE PETER as it passes over the river idle bridge south of Retford station

Ret 826

 

Preserved A4 60007 UNION OF SOUTH AFRICA in BR experimental blue livery approaches Retford station on the southbound 'Yorkshire Pullman'

Ret 827

 

Prototype DELTIC spikes the interest of school children as it departs from Retford's platform one with a southbound service

Ret 828

08 June 2002

Preserved A4 60009 UNION OF SOUTH AFRICA approaches London Rd bridge with the 'Robin Hood Express' on its way east.

Ret 829

 

O2 63985 on an eastbound coal train on the GC Sheffield-Lincoln route crosses the East Coast main line at Retford. A 1959 scheme envisaged a flyover here; in fact a dive-under materialised in 1965.

Ret 830

05 May 2003

5th May 2003: A DVT heads its south bound IC225 train to a stop at Retford's platform 1

Ret 831

05 May 2003

5th May 2003: A DVT heads its south bound IC225 train to a stop at Retford's platform 1

Ret 832

05 May 2003

5th May 2003: On hire 90 039 propels its IC225 train away from a stop at Retford's platform 1

Ret 833

05 May 2003

5th May 2003: On hire 90 039 propels its IC225 train away from a stop at Retford's platform 1

Ret 834

05 May 2003

5th May 2003: Grey liveried Eurostar set, headed by power car 3310 draws to a stop at Retford's platform 1 with an up service

Ret 835

05 May 2003

A DVT speeds its south bound IC225 train through Retford station

Ret 836

05 May 2003

A GNER blue liveried Eurostar set is ready to depart from Retford's platform 1 with a London bound service.

Ret 837

05 May 2003

47772 THE QUEEN MOTHER leads the five hours late running Green Express Railtours special to Edinburgh via Carlisle as it approaches Retford's platform 2.

Ret 838

05 May 2003

Class 91 heads a IC225 set through Retford station on its way north.

Ret 839

 

During the early 60's DP2 speeds its southbound Pullman train past Gamston, south of Retford.

Ret 840

 

91005 in InterCity livery speeds a down express through Retford station

Ret 841

 

An InterCity liveried DVT leads its southbound IC225 train to a stop at Retford's platform 1.

Ret 842

 

A line up of 2-8-0's including 63690 at Retford's GC locomotive depot at Thrumpton

Ret 843

 

68878 is close to the shearlegs at Retford's GC locomotive depot

Ret 844

 

2-8-0 63726 is on shed at Retford

Ret 845

 

2-8-0 63585 is on shed at Retford

Ret 846

 

A pair of 2-8-0's including 63740 is on shed at Retford

Ret 847

 

General view of Retford's GC Locomotive Depot at Thrumpton from London Road bridge

Ret 848

29 April 1962

It is the end of the line for Ex GC 04/3 63798 as it stands lifeless and devoid of coal at the end of a dead road at Retford's GC shed.

Ret 849

 

General view of Retford's GC Locomotive storage sidings from London Road bridge.

Ret 850

06 May 1935

Ex GC 6167 is rounding the curve north of Retford station with a train bound for Sheffield

Ret 851

 

O4/1 63607 stands on the electrically driven turntable at Retford's GC locomotive depot flanked by an ancient belt conveyor elevator

Ret 852

 

O4/1 63633 is passing the former station buildings, now serving as part of Retford's GC locomotive depot

Ret 853

 

2-8-0 63946 is nearest the camera as it stands in the yard of Retford's GC depot

Ret 854

14 June 1964

O4/8 63726 shows signs of hard work whilst WD 90577 is ready for its next duty at Retford's GC depot. Sister O4/8 63914 and B1 61213 are stored, withdrawn.

Ret 855

 

63987 is heading for its home shed at Retford GC as a sister 2-8-0 heads west over the flat crossing.

Ret 856

 

63980 is being watered at Retford's GC locomotive depot

Ret 857

 

63939 has just passed over Thrumpton Road level crossing as it heads for Retford's GC locomotive shed

Ret 858

 

63942 is at home at Retford's GC locomotive depot

Ret 859

 

2-8-0 63772 heads a freight train past Retford's Whisker Hill Junction signal box on its way to Worksop

Ret 860

01 August 1959

J11/3 64395 is making its way south along Retford's platform 1

Ret 861

 

Work on the new dive under is progressing well as a couple of trains pass on the soon to be removed GC mainline.

Ret 862

14 September 1963

WD 2-8-0 passes Rushey Sidings Signal Box

Ret 863

 

Arthur Morris is on duty inside Retford North Signal Box

Ret 864

01 April 1959

April 1959: D209 with what looks to be The Master Cutler pauses at Retford's platform 2 before taking the sharp curve onto the GC line to Sheffield.

Ret 865

01 April 1959

April 1959: D201 passes over Retford's flat crossing with The Master Cutler

Ret 866

25 June 2003

The evening sunshine catches a London bound class 91 hauled 225 set as it speeds through Retford station. Unusually, the locomotive is on the south end of the train.

Ret 867

25 June 2003

Class 91 REVEREND W AUDREY propels its train south through Retford station.

Ret 868

25 June 2003

Class 91 REVEREND W AUDREY propels its train south through Retford station.

Ret 869

25 June 2003

Class 67 67002 speeds its mail train south through Retford station.

Ret 870

25 June 2003

Freightliner liveried 66536 draws its freight train into Retford's platform 1 to allow faster services to pass.

Ret 871

25 June 2003

Freightliner liveried 66536 draws its freight train into Retford's platform 1 to allow faster services to pass.

Ret 872

25 June 2003

Class 91 THE SAMARITANS speeds north through Retford station.

Ret 873

26 June 2003

An IC225 set passes the remains of the once complex sidings as it speeds north out of Retford station.

Ret 874

26 June 2003

A DVT leads an IC225 set on its way south past the former Babworth Goods Depot north of Retford.

Ret 875

26 June 2003

A southbound evening mail service formed of a class 321 EMU approaches Retford station

Ret 876

11 July 2003

A GNER liveried HST set speeds south toward Retford, the coach second from the rear is sporting red doors to assist those who are visually impaired.

Ret 877

11 July 2003

170 202 in Anglia Railways livery heads north out of Retford on a Hull Trains service to Hull.

Ret 878

11 July 2003

170 203 is approaching Retford as it speeds south on a Hull to Kings Cross service.

Ret 879

12 July 2003

A pair of Anglia liveried class 170 DMU's headed by 170 202 speed south through Retford station with a Hull to Kings Cross service

Ret 880

12 July 2003

A grey liveried Eurostar set speeds north through Retford station

Ret 881

12 July 2003

A grey liveried Eurostar set speeds north through Retford station

Ret 882

12 July 2003

An IC225 set heads south through Retford station

Ret 883

12 July 2003

Ex LNER A4 60009 UNION OF SOUTH AFRICA draws 'The Scarborough Flyer' over the River Idle bridge as it approaches Retford station on its way north to York and Scarborough.

Ret 884

12 July 2003

Ex LNER A4 60009 UNION OF SOUTH AFRICA draws 'The Scarborough Flyer' into Retford's platform 2 on its way north to York and Scarborough.

Ret 885

12 July 2003

66109 heads a special train from Barrow Hill Diesel Depot towards Retford station, the train is passing over the former GC formation on its approach to Ordsall Road bridge,

Ret 886

12 July 2003

56107 brings up the rear of the train from Barrow Hill Diesel Depot, the 56 will be dropped off at Retford station and then return 'light engine' to Toton.

Ret 887

12 July 2003

66109 leaves Retford's platform 2 with the special working from Barrow Hill Diesel Depot to the south.

Ret 888

12 July 2003

66109 leaves Retford's platform 2 with the special working from Barrow Hill Diesel Depot to the south.

Ret 889

 

Repositioning the Footbridge to Low-Level platform 4 at Retford during the late 70's

Ret 890

 

Repositioning the Footbridge to Low-Level platform 4 at Retford during the late 70's

Ret 891

 

Repositioning the Footbridge to Low-Level platform 4 at Retford during the late 70's

Ret 892

31 July 2003

66224 is on a southbound freight as it heads through Retford station

Ret 893

31 July 2003

Class 91 HOLYRUDE hauls its northbound IC225 train into Retford's platform 2

Ret 894

31 July 2003

A DVT brings up the rear of a northbound IC225 set as it departs Retford's platform 2

Ret 895

31 July 2003

A Grey liveried Eurostar set speeds north through Retford station

Ret 896

01 August 2003

A GNER liveried DVT heads an up express through Retford station

Ret 897

01 August 2003

A GNER liveried Eurostar 3201 speeds north through Retford station

Ret 898

01 August 2003

The evening sun catches a class 91 as it propels its train south through Retford station.

Ret 899

01 August 2003

A GNER liveried HST draws in to Retford's platform 1, the leading power car is named DONCASTER

Ret 900

01 August 2003

A GNER liveried HST stands in Retford's platform 1 with power car HARROGATE SPA trailing while 67019 on the evening loco hauled mail train passes on the mainline. Due to operational difficulties, both trains will be held in the station.

Ret 901

01 August 2003

A GNER liveried HST stands in Retford's platform 1 with power car HARROGATE SPA trailing while 67019 on the evening loco hauled mail train passes on the mainline. Due to operational difficulties, both trains will be held in the station.

Ret 902

01 August 2003

67019 on a mail train is held at a red signal in Retford station

Ret 903

01 August 2003

The evening sunset catches the vehicles comprising the loco hauled mail parcels train as it is held at Retford station

Ret 904

01 August 2003

The evening sunset catches the vehicles comprising the loco hauled mail parcels train as it is held at Retford station

Ret 905

01 August 2003

A GNER liveried HST stands in Retford's platform 1 while the mail train is held on the mainline.

Ret 906

02 January 1982

55015 TULAR heads the 'Deltic Scotsman Farewell' north out of Retford station

Ret 907

01 February 1982

55015 TULAR heads the 'Deltic Scotsman Farewell' north out of Retford station

Ret 908

23 July 2003

A sick 56100 struggles to make it into Retford station with its empty block train.

Ret 909

 

Having given up on the loco, the driver calls for assistance.

Ret 910

 

Rescue arrives in the shape of EWS liveried 56094 EGGBOROUGH POWER STATION.

Ret 911

 

Following coupling up, 56094 hauls 56100 and its train north out of Retford station.

Ret 912

 

c1900: The staff of Retford's GN loco shed pose in front of 2-4-0 263

Ret 913

13 February 2023

Aftermath of accident on Great Northern mainline just south of iron bridge at Retford

Ret 914

13 February 2023

Aftermath of accident on Great Northern mainline just south of iron bridge at Retford

Ret 915

13 February 2023

Aftermath of accident on Great Northern mainline just south of iron bridge at Retford

Ret 916

13 February 2023

Aftermath of accident on Great Northern mainline just south of iron bridge at Retford

Ret 917

15 November 1981

Derby Heavyweight, Class 114 (E50012) DMU in BR Blue/Grey livery, stands adjacent to Retford's platform two as it waits permission to move the platform in readiness for its next trip to Sheffield.

Ret 918

 

A clean 63975 has just passed under Retford's London Road bridge on its way east

Ret 919

 

c1962-3: B1 61232 eases its train into Retford's platform 1 with a service from Sheffield to the east.

Ret 920

 

63795 heads east toward Retford's flat crossing with a freight train.

Ret 921

 

B1 61135 is on westbound passenger train comprising of Gresley coaches

Ret 922

 

Peppercorn A1 60138 BOSWELL bursts through Retford station with a down express, the locomotive was withdrawn in October 1965.

Ret 923

 

2-8-0 63824 heads a mixed freight train west toward Retford's flat crossing

Ret 924

 

2-8-0 63571 heads east toward Retford's flat crossing

Ret 925

 

July 1963: 2-8-0 63914 stands in the yard of Retford's GC shed.

Ret 926

24 August 1961

2-8-0's 63914 and 63975 stand in the yard of Retford's GC shed

Ret 927

 

June 1963: 63727 waits clearance to proceed west over Retford's flat crossing to its home shed

Ret 928

 

July 1963: 42070 hauls a WD 2-8-0 and an O4 west toward Retford's flat crossing.

Ret 929

20 August 1961

63971 stand in the yard of its home shed at Retford, Thrumpton.

Ret 930

 

20th August 1961: Pom Pom 64332 stands in the yard at Retford's GC shed

Ret 931

 

J11/3 64395 trundles its mixed freight train around the south end of Retford's platform 1

Ret 932

 

Ex GC Director 4-4-0 62669 eases its west bound passenger train around the curve at the south of Retford station on its way to a stop at platform 3

Ret 933

24 May 1969

Peppercorn A1 60122 CURLEW is just about to pass over the flat crossing as its approaches Retford station from the south with a passenger train

Ret 934

05 January 1967

General view of the track layout at the north end of Retford station

Ret 935

05 January 1967

Retford North Signal Box taken from West Carr Road bridge

Ret 936

 

2-8-0 63702 is under the shearlegs at Retford's GC shed

Ret 937 23rd June 1959 A very fine picture of the impressive DELTIC prototype powering away from Retford at the head of the 12.20 Hull to King's Cross, which it would have taken over at Doncaster.
Ret 938 6th September 2003 A Grey liveried Eurostar Set slows as it approaches Retford from the north with a stopping service to London Kings Cross
Ret 939 6th September 2003 Preserved Class 40 Diesel 40 145, sporting a fresh coat of BR blue paint, passes the former Babworth goods depot on its way north with the Pathfinder Tours, 'Capital Whistler' rail tour.
Ret 940 c1960 Harold Pulford outside Grove Road Signal Box
Ret 941 c1960 Harold Pulford inside Grove Road Signal Box
Ret 942 25th October 2003 EWS 66086 heads a rake of EWS liveried coal wagons into Retford's dive-under on its way east.
Ret 943 25th October 2003 25th October 2003: EWS 66086 and its coal train pass a Regional Railways liveried Pacer Unit in Retford's dive-under.
Ret 944 25th October 2003 25th October 2003: Freightliner liveried 66530 heads a rake of Freightliner coal wagons into Retford's dive-under.
Ret 945 25th October 2003 An Arriva liveried class 156 DMU heads into Retford's dive-under on its way into the low level station.
Ret 946 25th October 2003 An Arriva liveried class 156 DMU heads into Retford's dive-under on its way into the low level station.
Ret 947 25th October 2003 A general view of the western end of the approaches to Retford station, the track on the lift is on the original alignment of the GC mainline.
Ret 948 25th October 2003 A class 142 Pacer unit is heading west away from Retford's low level platforms.
Ret 949 25th October 2003 A class 142 Pacer unit is heading west away from Retford's low level platforms.
Ret 950 6th April 1963 A3 60106 FLYING FOX on a down Iron Ore train at Retford
Ret 951 6th April 1963 Deltic D9012 CREPELLO speeds through Retford with an up express
Ret 952 6th April 1963 A3 60107 ROYAL LANCER at the head of an up Leeds to Kings Cross express at Retford
Ret 953 6th April 1963 A3 60046 DIAMOND JUBILEE brings a southbound stopping train into Retford's platform 1
Ret 954 6th April 1963 B1 61145 at Retford's platform 1 with a Lincoln bound stopping train
Ret 955   Preserved A3 4472 FLYING SCOTSMAN speeds south through Retford station 
Ret 956   Preserved A3 4472 FLYING SCOTSMAN speeds south through Retford station 
Ret 957

May 1957

A3 60051 BLINK BONNY speeds through Retford with a London to Leeds express
Ret 958

May 1957

World famous and now preserved A3 60103 FLYING SCOTSMAN leaves Retford on a Leeds to Kings Cross service
Ret 959   An A4 thunders over the famous flat crossing at Retford during steam's 11th hour on the East Coast mainline
Ret 960

c1880

Retford North signal box taken shortly after its construction
Ret 961 27th March 2004 Preserved B1 61264 (Renumbered 61001 ELAND) heads 'The Londoner' into Retford's platform 1 on its way from Cleethorpes to London via Doncaster
Ret 962 27th March 2004 Preserved B1 61264 (Renumbered 61001 ELAND) draws 'The Londoner' into Retford's platform 1 on its way from Cleethorpes to London via Doncaster
Ret 963 27th March 2004 Preserved B1 61264 (Renumbered 61001 ELAND) at the head of 'The Londoner' waits for a train to pass in Retford's platform 1
Ret 964 27th March 2004 Preserved B1 61264 (Renumbered 61001 ELAND) at the head of 'The Londoner' waits in Retford's platform 1 as a London bound HST set speeds south
Ret 969 27 March 2004 Preserved B1 61264 (Renumbered 61001 ELAND) heads 'The Londoner' south of Retford on its way from Cleethorpes to London via Doncaster
Ret 970
57601 heads the 'Settle Carlisle Thunderer' north after a stop at Retford's platform 2.
Ret 971
An unidentified class 56 brings up the rear of The 'Settle Carlisle Thunderer' as it heads north out of Retford
Ret 972
A general view of Retford's platform 1 taken in the early years of the 20th century
Ret 973 01 January 1965 January 1965: A view of the new Retford dive under, looking east, with the original GC alignment on the left
Ret 974 01 January 1965 January 1965: The new three-tier bridge structure at Ordsall Road seen from the east; the dive under lines will be at the lowest level.
Ret 975 01 January 1965 January 1965: A Brush Type 2 diesel takes the old line in Whisker Hill cutting, which has been widened to accommodate the new dive under lines.
Ret 976 01 January 1965 January 1965: An aerial view of the site of the new dive under looking towards Sheffield with Retford station at the extreme centre right.
Ret 977 18 June 1965 18th June 1965: A view of the new dive under bridge from the lower level with Deltic D9004 QUEENS OWN HIGHLANDER heading the up White Rose on the East Coast main line and Brush Type 2 D5861 with the 14.53 Mablethorpe-Sheffield below.
Ret 978
c mid to late 30's: Ex M&GN J3 3034 shunts between up and down yards on the GC line between Ollerton Road Crossing and Whisker Hill Box at Retford
Ret 979
A4 2509 SILVER LINK in Silver Grey livery heads the up Silver Jubilee just south of Retford's flat crossing, with a Manchester to Cleethorpes express standing in platform 1
Ret 980
P2 4-8-2 2001 COCK O' THE NORTH (b5/34)
Ret 981
A4 2510 QUICKSILVER (b9/35 w4/63) at the head of the LNER streamlined express
Ret 982
c1937, B17 2845 The Suffolk Regiment approaches Retford's flat crossing with the down Harwich boat train
Ret 983
B17 2840 Somerleyton Hall
Ret 984
A4 2511 SILVER KING (b11/35 w3/65) in Silver Grey livery passes Retford North Signal Box as is heads north light engine
Ret 985
c1937, B17 2845 The Suffolk Regiment with the down Harwich boat train, west of Retford having just passed under the 'forty foot' foot bridge with the golf course in the background
Ret 986
Ex GC D11 Director 5509 PRINCE ALBERT on a up semi fast approaches Retford from the west
Ret 987
LNER A1 2556 ORMONDE north of Retford
Ret 988 07 August 1956 Gateshead A1 No.60129 GUY MANNERING departing Retford for the south with an express
Ret 989 07 August 1956 Heaton's class A3 No.60088 BOOK LAW south of Retford with the 09.10 from Newcastle.
Ret 990 07 August 1956 The W1 No.60700, on her usual turn, 10.06 from Doncaster and 15.50 return from Kings Cross.
Ret 991 07 August 1956 Class A3 No.60088 BOOK LAW is returning home with the 15.00 Kings Cross-Newcastle, as her reporting number on the middle lamp iron confirms.
Ret 992 07 August 1956 One of Copley Hill's stud of A1s, No.60148 ABOYEUR, coasts downhill towards Grove Road and then Retford
Ret 993 07 August 1956 The 11.30 from Newcastle, hauled by York A2 No.60526 SUGAR PALM
Ret 994 07 August 1956 The 15.40 class 'C' fish from Hessle yard at Hull, No.581 up, became a lodging turn in 1954 for the Kings Cross new IA link, but weight restrictions on the Doncaster-Hull route required a B1
Ret 995 07 August 1956 The 16.45 Doncaster-Grantham stopper was the balancing duty for the Grantham engine on the 12.40 down. B12 No.61574 is climbing Gamston bank with a good load on 7 August 1956
Ret 996 07 August 1956 A heavy freight, hauled by a Gresley 02 2-8-0 No.63945, has been turned inside to let an express overtake on 7 August 1956.
Ret 997 07 August 1956 New England's solitary class A2/1 No.60508 DUKE OF ROTHESAY negotiates the infamous flat crossing at Retford on 7 August 1956
Ret 998
Specially cleaned J11 64354 of Retford shed, stands at the north end of Retford's platform 2 with the Gainsborough Model Railway Society J11 Farewell Special
Ret 999 23 January 2005 The Class 40 Preservation Society's three day 'Silver Jubilee' charter hauled by 40145 speeds south through Retford station.
Ret 1000
A very early picture taken around 1910 of the inside the Buffet on platform 1 of Retford railway station,
Ret 1001 23 April 2005 GNER Class 91 passes below the concrete footbridge following a stop at Retford on its way north
Ret 1002 23 April 2005 Preserved Deltic 55 019 ROYAL HIGHLAND FUSILIER in BR blue livery at Gamston, south of Retford on its way to York with a DPS special (Anthony McCormack)
Ret 1003 23 April 2005 Preserved Deltic 55 019 ROYAL HIGHLAND FUSILIER in BR blue livery storms north out of Retford on its way to York with a DPS special
Ret 1004
Early 1964: The new dive under is under construction as an unidentified 04 heads towards Retford light engine. View from Ordsall Road.
Ret 1005
Early 1964: The new dive under is under construction as 63725 heads a train west towards Retford. View from Ordsall Road.
Ret 1006
Early 1964: The cutting for the new dive under is under construction as an unidentified B1 trundles its freight train towards Worksop. In the far distance, a class 47 heads a London bound Pullman train around the sharp curve line into Retford's platform 3
Ret 1007
Gringley Road Level Crossing on the GC line east of Retford
Ret 1008 07 October 1986 56118 passing Retford's low level station
Ret 1009 06 September 2003 40145 approaches Eaton Lane Crossing, Gamston returning to Crewe from Kings Cross on a charter working.
Ret 1010 18 October 2003 50049 & 50031 pass through Retford on 1Z85 Ashford-Carlisle charter.
Ret 1011   Night time image of Retford station
Ret 1012   Night time image of Retford station
Ret 1013   Night time image of Retford station
Ret 1014   The refurbished Thrumpton Signal Box
Ret 1015   Freightliner green liveried 66519 passes Thrumpton Signal Box with an eastbound coal train
Ret 1016 23 July 2005 Preserved LMS class 8P Pacific 6233 DUCHESS OF SUTHERLAND storms north through Retford station with 'The Talisman' special from Kings Cross to Darlington
Ret 1017 23 July 2005 Preserved LMS class 8P Pacific 6233 DUCHESS OF SUTHERLAND storms north through Retford station with 'The Talisman' special from Kings Cross to Darlington
Ret 1018 23 July 2005 Preserved LMS class 8P Pacific 6233 DUCHESS OF SUTHERLAND storms south through Retford station with 'The Talisman' special from Darlington to Kings Cross
Ret 1019   Class 25 D7802 stands in Retford's low level station with the Manchester bound boat train
Ret1020 13 June 1965 Railway workers replacing track alongside Retford South signalbox, Nottinghamshire, A bulldozer is being used to prepare the ground, while in the background a rail-mounted steam crane is being used to position track. (NRM)
Ret1021   External views of the rooms at the south end of Retford's platform 1, used by Retford WVS to serve over 2 million meals to allied forces during the second world war.
Ret1022   External views of the rooms at the south end of Retford's platform 1, used by Retford WVS to serve over 2 million meals to allied forces during the second world war.
Ret1023   External views of the rooms at the south end of Retford's platform 1, used by Retford WVS to serve over 2 million meals to allied forces during the second world war.
Ret1024   63661 and 63702 bask in the sunshine outside Retford's Thrumpton locomotive shed
Ret1025   An unidentified blue liveried Class 31 pulls into Retford's low level platform 3
Ret1026   EWS liveried Class 56 56103 heads a rake of loaded MGR wagons over Thrumpton level crossing
Ret1027   A pair of Class 25's head a westbound passenger train toward Retford's low level platforms
Ret1028 15 April 1962 J11 64324 at Retford 36E
Ret1029 15 April 1962 K1 62037 at Retford 36E
Ret1030   63785 stands outrside Retford GN locomotive depot
Ret1031   Retford Railway Dive Under during construction. Taken by Mr Harry Wright, Signalman at Thrumpton in 1964 Photograph by Edgar Welchman and Son of Grove Street, Retford.
Ret1032 13 September 1954 Class V2 approaching the station with an express
Ret1033 13 September 1954 A4 60033 SEAGULL passing through on the fast line
Ret1034 13 September 1954 A1 60119 PATRICK STIRLING on the Yorkshire Pullman
Ret1035 13 September 1954 A4 60032 GANNET on the fast line
Ret1036 13 September 1954 60853 excites the spotters as it thunders through on the fast
Ret1037 7 May 1972 Babworth Signal Box
Ret1038 7 May 1972 Babworth Signal Box
Ret1039   B1 with headboard heads the British Railway Staff Association trip from Retford to Skegness
Ret1040   Grove Road Signal Box around 1910
Ret1041   Grove Road Signal Box around 1910
Ret1042 18 March 2006 Ex LNER A4 60009 UNION OF SOUTH AFRICA storms through Retford station with return 'White Rose' special from York to Kings Cross
Ret1043 18 March 2006 Ex LNER A4 60009 UNION OF SOUTH AFRICA storms through Retford station with return 'White Rose' special from York to Kings Cross
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Scr 001

 

October 1904: GNR 284 in immaculate condition, probably hauling the 12.40pm York-King's Cross through Scrooby station. The water troughs and bridge girders are in the far distance.

Scr 002

 

August 1923: Scrooby station, LNER A1 1476, later numbered 4476 and named ROYAL LANCER with station-master R H Tarver, wife and daughter, signalman H Penfold, platelayers T Taney, W Thorpe, C Pask, J Johnson and ? Taylor.

Scr 003

 

June 1904: GNR 4-4-2 284 picking up water on Scrooby troughs with a down express. The photographer would appear to be within a few seconds of receiving a soaking!

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She 001

 

EE type 4 later class 40 eases its Pullman train away from its stop at Sheffield Victoria heading for Retford and then London Kings Cross

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Shi 001

04 July 1962

EE type 3 (later class 37) D6723 approaches Shireoaks station on an up passenger service

Shi 002

 

J11/2 5304 (later 4419) enters Shireoaks station with an up coal train in 1927. The gas light has the station name painted at the top. Shireoaks lime quarry sidings diverges to the left.

Shi 003

 

Looking east along the up platform of Shireoaks station, shows that the station has altered little since being built. Shireoaks West box looms over the parapet of the colliery bridge.

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Stu 001

 

General view of Sturton station

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Tho 001

31 July 1994

Thoresby Colliery Signal Box, external view

Tho 002

31 July 1994

Thoresby Colliery Signal Box, external view

Tho 003

31 July 1994

Thoresby Colliery Signal Box, internal view

Tho 004

31 July 1994

Thoresby Colliery Signal Box, internal view

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Tux 001

 

General view of Tuxford North station

Tux 002

 

An undated view of Tuxford North station

Tux 003

 

An undated view of Tuxford Dukeries station

Tux 004

 

An undated view of Tuxford Central station

Tux 005

01 April 1952

A4 60030 GOLDEN FLEECE storms through Tuxford with the 'Flying Scotsman'

Tux 006

09 July 1968

Brush type 2's D5821 & D5824 on a westbound empties around Tuxford

Tux 007

09 July 1968

In the Tuxford area, HS4000 KESTRAL heads light engine towards High Marnham Power Station

Tux 008

 

An unidentified K3 approaches Dukeries Junction with a train of box vans, circa 1950

Tux 009

 

An unidentified A2 approaches Dukeries Junction with an express, circa 1950

Tux 010

 

Tuxford GN Station with former LD&EC line passing over the GN mainline (poor quality photograph)

Tux 011

26 January 1980

Tuxford West Junction Signal Box

Tux 012

26 January 1980

Tuxford West Junction

Tux 013

26 January 1980

Tuxford West Junction

Tux 014

23 May 1981

Tuxford Central Station

Tux 015

23 May 1981

Tuxford Central Station

Tux 016

23 May 1981

Tuxford Central Station

Tux 017

23 May 1981

Tuxford Central Station

Tux 018

23 May 1981

Tuxford Central Station

Tux 019

 

Tuxford Central, WD 90294 trundles past the signal box on a freight while a J11 shunts in the yard.

Tux 020

 

General view of Tuxford Central station

Tux 021

 

Tuxford Goods Shed

Tux 022

 

Tuxford Central Signal Box

Tux 023

 

Tuxford Central Station

Tux 024 24th February 1963 Deltic D9014 passes cautiously over the level crossing at Tuxford with the down 1A26 Kings Cross to Newcastle
Tux 025 1st June 1963:  9F 92148 on the East Coast Main Line with a petrol train at Tuxford just before taking the GC line 
Tux 026 1st June 1963 A1 60156 GREAT CENTRAL heads the up Scottish car carrier at Tuxford
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Wal 001

 

An undated view of Walkeringham station

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Woo 001

 

Ex GC Director 62664 heads through Woodhouse station

Woo 002

29 April 1964

English Electric prototype DP2 at Woodend on the down 'Sheffield Pullman'. The first vehicle, Pullman Car 79 is preserved on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway.

Woo 003

29 April 1964

English Electric prototype DP2 at Woodend on the down 'Sheffield Pullman'. The first vehicle, Pullman Car 79 is preserved on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway.

Woo 004

04 July 1962

Brush test bed D0280 FALCON at Woodend on the up Midday Pullman to London Kings Cross from Sheffield during its time shedded at Sheffield Darnall

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Wor 001

 

Class 40 in blue livery approaches Worksop station from the east

Wor 002

 

EE Type 3, later class 37 in green livery approaches Worksop station from the east

Wor 003

01 July 1964

A pair of Brush Type 2's D5842 & D5682 in green livery heads for the level crossing at Worksop

Wor 004

29 March 1959

B1 61158 stands in Worksop station with a Sheffield to Cleethorpes passenger train

Wor 005

 

B1 61641 passes Worksop East signal box with a westbound passenger train

Wor 006

18 May 1959

B1 61211 eases a train into Worksop heading east

Wor 007

18 May 1959

Stanier 3MT 40175 eases a train into Worksop heading east

Wor 008

19 July 1959

Ex GC Director 62662 4-4-0 heads an eastbound train out of Worksop

Wor 009

 

An unidentified K3 powers a train of Gresley stock into Worksop

Wor 010

24 April 1958

B1 61231 eases her train out of Worksop, note the wagon turntable in the foreground

Wor 011

 

BR Britannia 70001 LORD HURCOMB generates interest among the spotters at Worksop

Wor 012

 

B17?? Heads a eastbound train away from Worksop station

Wor 013

19 July 1959

Ex GC Director 4-4-0 62668 heads an eastbound train out of Worksop

Wor 014

18 May 1959

B1 61328 drifts into Worksop station with a westbound train from Cleethorpes

Wor 015

 

WD 2-8-0 90085 trundles out of Worksop station, note the wagon turntable in the foreground

Wor 016

 

K3 61912 eases into Worksop on an eastbound passenger train

Wor 017

09 June 1958

B17 61626 leaves Worksop on a eastbound passenger train

Wor 018

 

BR Britannia 70005 JOHN MILTON heads out of Worksop with an eastbound passenger train past the maltsters building

Wor 019

21 April 1961

Stanier 3MT 40146 drifts into Worksop from Nottingham

Wor 020

 

BR Britannia 70006 ROBERT BURNS around Worksop

Wor 021

31 August 1961

Stanier 3MT 40089 stands in Worksop on a very sunny afternoon with the 15.40 to Nottingham. WR Coach W219 is at the rear of the train.

Wor 022

14 June 1959

Ex GC D11/2 Director 4-4-0 62661 in Worksop station with an eastbound special train from Shirebrook to Skegness

Wor 023

 

Preserved A3 4472 'Flying Scotsman' arrives in Worksop from the east with a GMRS Isle of Wight Special

Wor 024

 

Ex LMS 4F 44252 enters Worksop over the level crossing

Wor 025

 

A Britannia at speed around Worksop

Wor 026

 

Freight trains around Worksop

Wor 027

 

O4 62655 waits for the road west of Worksop

Wor 028

 

General view of Worksop station with overall roof still in place

Wor 029

 

B1 61050 stands in Worksop station with a short eastbound passenger train

Wor 030

 

Stanier 3MT 40088 departs Worksop with a westbound passenger train

Wor 031

 

B1 61003 GAZELLE stands in Worksop station on an eastbound passenger train

Wor 032

 

O4 63606 trundles through Worksop station on an eastbound coal train

Wor 033

09 July 1968

EE Type 3 (later class 37) D6753 heads toward Worksop at Manton Wood

Wor 034

09 July 1968

EE Type 3 (later class 37) D6753 crosses the bridge at Manton Wood as it heads toward Worksop

Wor 035

12 July 1959

Ex LMS Black 5 45031 enters Worksop station with a Cleethorpes to Manchester service

Wor 036

19 July 1959

B1 61078 leaves Worksop with an eastbound passenger train

Wor 037

24 April 1958

J39 64855 at Worksop on a down freight

Wor 038

19 July 1959

Ex GC Director 62660 departs Worksop with an eastbound passenger train

Wor 039

16 May 1959

61816 approaches Worksop from the West with a Sheffield to Skegness passenger train

Wor 040

01 August 1959

Ex LMS Crab 42896 departs Worksop with a westbound excursion train

Wor 041

12 July 1959

Ex LMS Black 5 45031 departs Worksop with a Cleethorpes to Manchester service

Wor 042

19 July 1959

61920 makes an impressive exit from Worksop with an eastbound passenger

Wor 043

12 July 1959

Ex LMS Black 5 45031 waits for the all clear with Manchester bound service

Wor 044

 

A undated view of the still covered entrance to Worksop station.

Wor 045

 

63813 heads east out of Worksop

Wor 046

22 August 1964

Retford's 2-8-0 WD Austerity 90504 trundles through Worksop station with a loaded coal train.

Wor 047

05 May 1968

EE type 3 D6812, light engine at Worksop

Wor 048

05 May 1968

EE type 3 D6702 awaits its next turn of duty at Worksop

Wor 049

29 April 1964

WD 90285 heads a freight train westbound past Shireoaks East Junction signal box

Wor 050

29 April 1964

WD 90285 heads a freight train westbound towards Worksop

Wor 051

29 April 1964

63651 is light engine west of Worksop

Wor 052

29 April 1964

B1 61120 is on the up 'West Riding' west of Worksop

Wor 053

29 April 1964

46499 is approaching Worksop with a service from Nottingham

Wor 054

25 March 1958

B17 61626 departs Worksop with Horwich boat train

Wor 055

 

c1921: Lord Farringdon 4-6-0 1167 LLOYD GEORGE stands at Worksop station with a Manchester to Cleethorpes train.

Wor 056

08 June 2002

Preserved A4 60009 UNION OF SOUTH AFRICA at Worksop station at the head of 'The Robin Hood Express'

Wor 057

08 June 2002

Preserved A4 60009 UNION OF SOUTH AFRICA at Worksop station at the head of 'The Robin Hood Express'

Wor 058

08 June 2002

Preserved A4 60009 UNION OF SOUTH AFRICA at Worksop station at the head of 'The Robin Hood Express'

Wor 059

08 June 2002

Preserved A4 60009 UNION OF SOUTH AFRICA at Worksop station at the head of 'The Robin Hood Express'

Wor 060

08 June 2002

Preserved A4 60009 UNION OF SOUTH AFRICA at Worksop station at the head of 'The Robin Hood Express'

Wor 061

08 June 2002

Preserved A4 60009 UNION OF SOUTH AFRICA at Worksop station at the head of 'The Robin Hood Express'

Wor 062

08 June 2002

Preserved A4 60009 UNION OF SOUTH AFRICA at Worksop station at the head of 'The Robin Hood Express'

Wor 063

08 June 2002

Preserved A4 60009 UNION OF SOUTH AFRICA at Worksop station at the head of 'The Robin Hood Express'

Wor 064

08 June 2002

Preserved A4 60009 UNION OF SOUTH AFRICA at Worksop station at the head of 'The Robin Hood Express'

Wor 065

29 March 1994

Manton Colliery, general view of surface buildings from road bridge

Wor 066

29 March 1994

Manton Colliery, general view of surface buildings from road bridge

Wor 067

29 March 1994

Manton Colliery, general view of surface buildings from road bridge

Wor 068

29 March 1994

Manton Colliery, Manton Junction

Wor 069

29 March 1994

Manton Colliery, 58019 SHIREBROOK COLLIERY is one of the last diesel locomotives to visit the soon to be closed colliery.

Wor 070

29 March 1994

Manton Colliery, view from road bridge with 58019 SHIREBROOK COLLIERY waiting to depart with a loaded MGR train.

Wor 071

29 March 1994

Manton Colliery, view from road bridge with 58019 SHIREBROOK COLLIERY waiting to depart with a loaded MGR train.

Wor 072

29 March 1994

Manton Colliery, 58019 SHIREBROOK COLLIERY powers its MGR train over the road bridge.

Wor 073

 

A pair of Class 56's haul a special double length MGR load test train at Manton near Worksop

Wor 074

 

A pair of Class 56's haul a special double length MGR load test train at Manton near Worksop

Wor 075

 

Stannier 3MT 40088 waits at Worksop with an eastbound passenger train

Wor 076

 

LNER No 5423 SIR SAM FAY leaving Worksop with a Cleethorpes to Manchester train in 1926 during a period when it was fitted with oil-burning equipment due to labour troubles in the coal industry

Wor 077

6th June 1962

A westbound fish train is approaching Worksop with 61974 in charge
Wor 078 4th May 1963  62070 passes Worksop with a westbound empties train
Wor 079 18th May 1963 Preserved A3 4472 FLYING SCOTSMAN leaves Worksop with a flurry of steam on a GMRS special to the Isle of Wight
Wor 080 8th April 1964 8th April 1964: Brush Type 4 D1566 speeds the up Master Cutler into Worksop station
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