This is a black and white view of Woodley Station in 2013. It was opened on 5 August 1862 by the Manchester, Sheffield and Lincolnshire Railway and later became a junction when a line from Stockport Tiviot Dale opened in 1865. The station subsequently became jointly owned and operated by the MS&L, Great Northern Railway and Midland Railway as part of the Cheshire Lines Committee system. The Stockport route closed to passengers in January 1967, although a short section at the eastern end remains in use for goods traffic (serving a Tarmac stone terminal and the waste recycling plant at Bredbury - the one that caught fire ten days ago! - see Fire behind McDonald's).
It was once a busy line that ran to Macclesfield and beyond but now there is just an half-hourly service from Manchester Piccadilly to Rosehill (Marple).
Compare it with scene below taken in 1989.
The old station buildings have been sold off and are private houses. Note how the windows on the station side have been blocked off. The train running today, a two coach diesel unit, is much the same as the one in 1989.
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Great contribution to the B&W theme. Nice edit!
ReplyDeleteFascinating photos and story. I wonder if the new house owners take a walk up those steps for a view of their world?
ReplyDeleteIt looks much more interesting in black and white. Just as well it is not a busy line if the buildings are now houses.
ReplyDeleteI love railways - I grew up with them and played on the embankments. It's such a shame they hardly exist any more. It's all so photogenic.
ReplyDeleteI have always thought living in an old railway station would be cool and I would never block off the access. Imagine being able to step out everyday and see that history
ReplyDeleteMollyxxx
Great post, the B&W shot is cool. But I also love the colored version. My family consists of some real train enthusiasts. They would love this scene! Have a great day!
ReplyDeletethe textures are amazing in the b&w...somehow it feels like winter,,,,
ReplyDeleteLove old rail road stations, and this looks like a great one. High contrast emphasizes the lines.
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