Maryport Station ( CBC3 @ 0m 27ch) (Ref: 030270)
Built in 1860 to replace the original 1840 station used since the line's opening. The station building also housed the company's headquarters building.Maryport Station ( CBC3 @ 0m 27ch) (Ref: 030270)
Matlock Bath Station 1903. ( AJM1 @ 143m 73ch) (Ref: 030271)
Opened in 1849 this photograph shows the station on the 30 September 1903.Matlock Bath Station 1903. ( AJM1 @ 143m 73ch) (Ref: 030271)
Merrylees Original Station.1954 (KSL @ 106m 26ch) (Ref: 030272)
The original station building photographed in 1954. This station was built by the Leicester and Swannington Railway in 1832. The company was taken over by the Midland Railway which replaced the station further north in 1848 causing this one to be closed. The station has also been known as Mary Lees and Merry Lees.Merrylees Original Station.1954 (KSL @ 106m 26ch) (Ref: 030272)
Merstham (Old) Station (RED2 c. 21m) (Ref: 030273)
Originally built by London & Brighton Rly 1841 and handed over to SER under agreement in 1842. Closed, but shortly reopened in 1844 owing to a fuss made by Countess of Warwick of Gatton Park, the new station (about 1/2 mile north) not yet being ready; this was opened the following year. This building was severely damaged by a bomb in 1940 and pulled down.Merstham (Old) Station (RED2 c. 21m) (Ref: 030273)
Micheldever station. (BML1 @ 58m 4ch) (Ref: 030274)
Opened in 1840 as Andover Road to provide a rail link to Andover and Salisbury, the coming of the railway caused the settlement of Micheldever to develop. The station is pictured here in British Railway's days.Micheldever station. (BML1 @ 58m 4ch) (Ref: 030274)
Mill Hill (IoW) Station (IWC @ 13m 67ch) (Ref: 030275)
Opened by the Isle of Wight Central Railway in 1871 to serve the boatyards on the Medina. Cowes Station was situated just a short distance away at the other end of the tunnel. The station closed in 1966.Mill Hill (IoW) Station (IWC @ 13m 67ch) (Ref: 030275)
Millbrook Station (BML2 @ 80m 11ch) (Ref: 030276)
Opened on the outskirts of Southampton by the LSWR in 1861.Millbrook Station (BML2 @ 80m 11ch) (Ref: 030276)
Millers Dale (for Tideswell) Station. (AJM2 @ 159m 21ch)
Opened in 1863 by the Midland Railway and closed in 1967.It was the largest station on the route.Millers Dale (for Tideswell) Station. (AJM2 @ 159m 21ch)
Minshull Vernon Station - looking South (CGJ1 @ 162m 73ch) (Ref: 030278)
Opened in 1837 by the Grand Junction Railway and was situated on the LNWR's West Coast Main Line. It was closed by the LMS in 1942 as a wartime measure and never reopened.Minshull Vernon Station - looking South (CGJ1 @ 162m 73ch) (Ref: 030278)
Minshull Vernon Station - looking North (CGJ1 @ 162m 73ch) (Ref: 030279)
Minshull Vernon Station - looking North (CGJ1 @ 162m 73ch) (Ref: 030279)
Monks Lane Halt - Looking South 1948. (SCU1 @ 23m 35ch) (Ref: 030280)
Opened by the LBSCR in 1907 to be served by push-pull railmotors but the traffic did not materialise. It was closed to passengers in 1939 although services stopped here during war time to serve a nearby military camp. This photo dates from 1948 and shows the station looking intact apart from missing letters from the nameboard.Monks Lane Halt - Looking South 1948. (SCU1 @ 23m 35ch) (Ref: 030280)
Monks Lane Halt - Looking North 1948. (SCU1 @ 23m 35ch) (Ref: 030281)
Monks Lane Halt - Looking North 1948. (SCU1 @ 23m 35ch) (Ref: 030281)
Moorswater Station Site 1936 (LOO @ 7m 19ch) (Ref: 030282)
This station was the terminus of the Liskeard & Caradon Railway opened in 1879. The cottage behind the 'windmill' is believed to be the original station building. The station was closed when the line was diverted to serve Liskeard Station c. 1901.Moorswater Station Site 1936 (LOO @ 7m 19ch) (Ref: 030282)
Morecambe Northumberland Street Station 1890. (SKW2 c. 263m 47ch)
Opened in 1848, the MR closed this two platform station and replaced it with the larger Morecambe Promenade Station in 1907 which resulted in the loss of the roof. The photographer has the attention of the waiting passengers and it appears the train has been stopped for the picture to be taken..Morecambe Northumberland Street Station 1890. (SKW2 c. 263m 47ch)
Moreton-on-Lugg Station - Painting (SHL @ 46m 68ch) (Ref: 030284)
Moreton-on Lugg Station was opened by the Shrewsbury and Hereford Railway in 1853. At some point in its early history this hollow oak tree is reputed to have been used as the station office prior to the opening of a more permanent building.Moreton-on-Lugg Station - Painting (SHL @ 46m 68ch) (Ref: 030284)
Mundesley-on-Sea Station (RNW2 @ 5m 10ch) (Ref: 030285)
Opened by the Norfolk and Suffolk Joint Railway in 1898 which was administered jointly by the M&GNR and GER. The station closed in 1964.Mundesley-on-Sea Station (RNW2 @ 5m 10ch) (Ref: 030285)
Nailsworth Station 1873 (NAI @ 107m 13ch) (Ref: 030286)
Opened by the Stonehouse and Nailsworth Railway in 1867 which was shortly after taken over by the MR. Passenger services ceased in 1947.Nailsworth Station 1873 (NAI @ 107m 13ch) (Ref: 030286)
New Beckenham Station 1890s. (LCH @ 9m 44ch) (Ref: 030287)
Opened in the 1860s. Looking North this photo shows the large number of staff employed at a relatively minor station.Note the platform is built up from baulks of timber.
New Beckenham Station 1890s. (LCH @ 9m 44ch) (Ref: 030287)
New Romney Station 1948. (Ref: 030288)
Opened in 1927 as the original terminus of the 15 inch gauge Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch Railway it became a through station with the opening of the extension to Dungeness. At various time the station was also known as New Romney and Littlestone-on-Sea.New Romney Station 1948. (Ref: 030288)
Newick and Chailey Station 1886. (HGG2 @ 4m 42ch) (Ref: 030289)
Opened in 1882 as the next station South beyond Sheffield Park. The station was closed with the rest of the Bluebell Line in 1958.Newick and Chailey Station 1886. (HGG2 @ 4m 42ch) (Ref: 030289)
Newick and Chailey Station 1886. (HGG2 @ 4m 42ch) (Ref: 030290)
Detail under the footbridge.Newick and Chailey Station 1886. (HGG2 @ 4m 42ch) (Ref: 030290)
Newlay and Horsforth Station c. 1860. (TJC3 @ 199m 58ch)
Opened in 1846 by the Leeds and Bradford Railway the station was known as Newlay until 1889. The station was closed in 1965.Note the early semaphore signal.
Newlay and Horsforth Station c. 1860. (TJC3 @ 199m 58ch)
Newton Abbot Station - South Devon Atmospheric Railway 1846 - Illustration (MLN1 @ 214m 5ch) (Ref: 030292)
Illustration of the layout at Newton Abbot (then just Newton) showing the track layout, atmospheric pipes and engine house of Brunel's ill-fated atmospheric railway project. The atmospheric railway lassted a little over a year before the experiment was abandoned and traditional locomotive operation was adopted.Newton Abbot Station - South Devon Atmospheric Railway 1846 - Illustration (MLN1 @ 214m 5ch) (Ref: 030292)
Earlestown or Newton Junction Station - Tait engraving (DSE @ 14m 58ch) (Ref: 030293)
Opened by the Liverpool to Manchester Railway in 1830. The current name is Earlestown but it has also been known as Newton Junction and Warrington Junction. The junction at Newton claims to be the first junction on a steam operated railway.Earlestown or Newton Junction Station - Tait engraving (DSE @ 14m 58ch) (Ref: 030293)
Neyland or New Milford Station c. 1880. (SWM2 @ 285m 26ch) (Ref: 030294)
Opened by the South Wales Railway in 1856 the station has variously been known as New Milford, Milford Haven and Neyland. It bore this last name when closed in 1964. Pictured alongside the station is the extensive goods yard which handled the Ireland cattle traffic. On the far side of the estuary is Pembroke Dock.Neyland or New Milford Station c. 1880. (SWM2 @ 285m 26ch) (Ref: 030294)
Nine Elms Station (Nine Elms Goods Branch @ 0m 0ch) (Ref: 030295)
Branch off the Reading Line RDG1. The station was opened as the original terminus of the LSWR in 1838. It closed to passengers in 1848 when the extension to Waterloo was opened.Nine Elms Station (Nine Elms Goods Branch @ 0m 0ch) (Ref: 030295)
Nine Elms Station (Nine Elms Goods Branch @ 0m 0ch). Exterior Façade, circa 1890s (Ref: 030296)
The station became a goods depot, with the station building being used as offices. This photograph shows a selection of Goods Depot staff together with others outside Sir William Tite's neoclassical building.Nine Elms Station (Nine Elms Goods Branch @ 0m 0ch). Exterior Façade, circa 1890s (Ref: 030296)
Nine Elms Station (Nine Elms Goods Branch @ 0m 0ch). Interior, 1950s (Ref: 030297)
Interior of the original train shed in BR days when being used as a Goods Depot. This section was known as 'B' Shed.Nine Elms Station (Nine Elms Goods Branch @ 0m 0ch). Interior, 1950s (Ref: 030297)
Nine Elms Station (Nine Elms Goods Branch @ 0m 0ch). Interior, 1950s (Ref: 030298)
Interior of the original train shed in BR days when being used as a Goods Depot. This section was known as 'W' Shed.Nine Elms Station (Nine Elms Goods Branch @ 0m 0ch). Interior, 1950s (Ref: 030298)
Nine Elms Station (Nine Elms Goods Branch @ 0m 0ch). Interior, Column Detail, 1950s (Ref: 030298)
Detail of one of the original columns in 'B' Shed.Nine Elms Station (Nine Elms Goods Branch @ 0m 0ch). Interior, Column Detail, 1950s (Ref: 030298)
Norbury Station 1940. (VTB1 @ 7m 36ch) (Ref: 030300)
As well as the small Southern Railway roundel on the lamp post, note the wartime measures of: black and white banding on the posts, the cabbages growing in the station flower bed and the air raid warden heading out of the station.Norbury Station 1940. (VTB1 @ 7m 36ch) (Ref: 030300)
Norwich Station M&GN - Nameboard. (NSM @ 52m 64ch) (Ref: 030301)
Also known as Norwich City this station was the terminus M&GN railway from Melton Constable. It was opened in 1882 and closed to passengers in 1959. This picture depicts one of the station's concrete nameboards.Norwich Station M&GN - Nameboard. (NSM @ 52m 64ch) (Ref: 030301)
Norwich Thorpe Station 1908. (LTN2 @ 124m 9ch) (Ref: 030303)
The station building pictured is an 1886 replacement for the earlier station in Norwich. The station was known as Norwich Thorpe from 1849 to 1969.Norwich Thorpe Station 1908. (LTN2 @ 124m 9ch) (Ref: 030303)
Norwich Thorpe Station 1950s. (LTN2 @ 124m 9ch) (Ref: 030304)
This later photograph shows little change to the building, apart from a modified roof on the left hand end, but the forecourt has been taken over by the motor car.Norwich Thorpe Station 1950s. (LTN2 @ 124m 9ch) (Ref: 030304)
