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Ex LM&SR Fowler 2-6-4T 42311 heads a SO Bradford-Manchester express past Castleton East Junction in 1960. The building visible above the loco was formerly a M&LR engine shed before conversion to a goods shed in the 1880's. Richard S. Greenwood
Former LM&SR 2-6-0 43114 in charge of the 9.05 a.m. Manchester Victoria-Wakefield stopping train at Castleton in 1959. Richard S. Greenwood
BR Standard 4MT 2-6-4T 80046 heads the 4.35 p.m. Rochdale-Blackpool express at Castleton in 1959. It appears that a schoolboy has hitched a lift on the engine. Richard S. Greenwood
46115 on Girl Guide special Storming through Sowerby Bridge at 12:09 on September 6th 2009. John Myddelton
The elusive, to some STORM members, return journey of the Girl Guide special train from York on 6 September 2009 as it passes Walsden viewed from hillside at Gauxholme. Alan Sugarman
On March 3rd 2008, 142012 stands at Rochdale Station forming the 1532 to Manchester Victoria via Oldham. Alwyn Smith
A Class 142 diesel multiple unit bound for Rochdale passes the construction of the viaduct that will take Metrolink trams over the Calder Valley main line at Thorpes Bridge Junction, Newton Heath, in April 2005. Tony Young
Metrolink tram 1020 heads down Lower Mosley Street in Manchester city centre on its way to Altrincham. In 2012 trams from Rochdale and in 2011 Oldham will follow this route as far as Trafford Bar and then run to Chorlton. Tony Young.
A guide dog and owner boards a Bury bound tram at Withy Grove. Photo courtesy GMPTE
The first of forty new Metrolink trams, number 3001, arrives after its journey from Vienna in July 2009. They will enter service on existing Metrolink routes towards the end of 2009 and will run to Oldham and Rochdale in 2011. Tony Young
On September 11th 2009, 55022/37901/40145 head east through Sowerby Bridge Station en route Bury-Leeds Neville Hill for Northern Rail's Open Day on September 13th. John Myddelton.
On July 29th 2009, 76079, the Pocket Rocket, passes Smithy Bridge returning for the last time to the ELR via Castleton East Junction, before it moves permanently to the NYMR. John Stanley
142033 forms the 1216 New Hey-Rochdale on 24.09.2009. John Myddelton
On 30.04.2007, 60036 arrives in Castleton Down Goods Loop with an infrastructure train bound for the adjacent yard. Alwyn Smith
Northern's Philip Mills and a colleague display train headboards at the naming ceremony for 156466 on October 3rd 2009. Tony Young
The Northern Rail Brass Ensemble playing on Victoria's Platform 1 before the departure of the final Oldham Loop train on October 3rd 2009. Tony Young.
STORM Chairman Richard Greenwood receives a replica train headboard from Northern's Lee Wasnidge at the naming ceremony for 156466 on October 3rd 2009. Alwyn Smith
Gracie's nephew Dougie Wakefield receives a replica nameplate from Northern's Lee Wasnidge after performing the naming ceremony on October 3rd 2009. Susan J. Smith.
Totems. Peter Dawson
The Mayor and Mayoress of Rochale with members of STORM Photographer: Laura Wild. Copyright: Rochdale Online
Crowds waiting on December 6th 2009 to join the Mince-Pie Special at Littleborough are entertained by the band and carol singers. Tony Young
Both units of the Mince-Pie Special on December 6th 2009 featured a brass section and carol singers. Tony Young.
At Manchester Victoria, Santa expresses satisfaction - whilst the musical director considers a Quality Street! December 6th 2009. Tony Young.
The returning Littleborough contingent from the Mince-Pie Special on December 6th 2009, heads off the station platform. Tony Young.
Santa waves goodbye to the Yorkshire-bound passengers on the Mince-Pie Special at Littleborough on December 6th 2009. Tony Young.
Site clearance works New Hey station Feb 2010 Derrick Armstrong
Site clearance works New Hey station Feb 2
New tram 3003 at St Peters Square D Armstrong
new tram 3002 at St Peters Square D Armstrong
Santa at Victoria station in 2009
Santa waving the train off at Littleborough station in 2009
The new Rochdale West signalbox. Photo Alwyn Smith
Metrolink construction at Werneth, 4 March 2012: viewed from Featherstall Road Metrolink's newly laid track heads (from left to right) towards the Werneth Tunnel. On the left the concrete track bed that will form a future tramway curves away northbound.
Metrolink construction at Werneth, 4 March 2012: viewed from Featherstall Road the newly laid track heads into the Werneth Tunnel towards Mumps. On the left the concrete track bed for a later tram route has been laid.
Tram 3016 on training duties leaves Werneth Tunnel and heads for Queens Road. (Photo courtesy R Clarke)
Tram 3021 stops at Freehold's outbound platform on its way to Oldham Mumps on Monday 14 May 2012. (Photo R Clarke)
Tram 3003 travels outbound from Freehold stop towards Oldham Mumps on Monday 14 May 2012. (Photo R Clarke)
Tram 3003 leaves Freehold for South Chadderton on Monday 14 May 2012 (Photo R Clarke).
The first tram on the old ‘Oldham Loop’ line boarding at Oldham Mumps stop at 05:57 to form the 06:00 departure on 13 June 2012. (Photo R Clarke.)
The Duchess of Sutherland, 46233, passes Smithy Bridge, at 0929 on 3rd August 2012 with the Scarborough Flyer. (Photo S Carmichael)
46233 at Belfield Mill Lane Rochdale 09:24 on 20 July2012. Photo A Smith.
46233 Scarborough to Crewe passes Littleborough Station at 20:27 on 20 July 2012. Photo A Smith.
46233 Crewe to Scarborough at Clegg Hall Rochdale at 09:33 on 27 0July 2012. Photo A Smith
46233 Scarborough to Crewe passes Smithy Bridge Station at 20:40 on 27 July 2012. Photo A Smith
46233 Crewe to Scarborough Summit East at 09:32 on 3 on 8 August2012. Photo A Smith.
46233 Crewe to Scarborough Belfield, Mill Lane, Rochdale at 09:32 on 17 August 2012. Photo A Smith.
46233 Crewe to Scarborough at Dobroyd Road, Rochdale at 09:38 on 24 August 2012. Photo A Smith
46233 Crewe to Scarborough passes Castleton East Junction (Rochdale) at 09:33 on 31 August 2012. Photo A Smith.
60009 Crewe to Scarborough passes Walsden Station (Yorkshire) at 09:4 on 07 September 2012. Photo A Smith.
60009 Crewe to Scarborough at Belfield Mill Lane, Rochdale, at 09:32 on 14 September 2012. Photo A Smith.
Units 3053 and 3057 at Milnrow 20 October 2012. Photo A Smith.
Test units 3053 and 3057 at Milnrow on 20 October 2012
3053 and 3057 stand at Newhey Tramstop up platform on 26.10.2012. Photo Alwyn Smith.
An unidentified series 3000 tram at the bay platform at Shaw and Crompton stop on Thursday 6th December 2012. Photo Tony Young
Festive passengers await the ‘Mince Pie Special’ on Sunday 9th December at Littleborough Station. Photo S Carmichael
Festive passengers await the ‘Mince Pie Special’ on Sunday 9th December at Littleborough Station. Photo S Carmichael
The choir entertain with carols at stations visited by the Mince Pie Special. Photo S Carmichael.
The first passengers arrive at Shaw and Crompton on Sunday 16th December 2012 at 07:00. Photo P Jones
Shaw Tramstop on First Day of Service. Photo D Armstrong
Shaw Tramstop bay platform on First Day of Service. Photo D. Arrnstrong
Shaw Tram Arriving at Victoria Station on the first Day of Service toShaw. Photo D Armstrong
Shaw Tramstop on First Day of Service. Photo D Armstrong
A view of Shaw Tramstop on First Day of Service. Photo D Armstrong
Shaw Tramstop view towards Oldham. Photo D Armstrong
Shaw Tramstop view towards Rochdale. Photo D Armstrong
At the Shaw stop trams 3059 coupled to 3056 are parked in the outbound platform (towards Rochdale). Photo T Young
Tram 3005 approaches Shaw stub end siding having come across the facing crossover from Oldham Mumps. Photo T Young
Four trams in Shaw stop! (see page for details) Photo T Young
Tram 3001 waits at Mumps traffic lights. Photo T Young
Tram 3029 crosses the busy road junction at Oldham Mumps heading for Shaw. Photo T Young
Tram 3033 arrives at Oldham Mumps (temporary stop) with 'Shaw via Oldham' on the destination display. Photo T Young
Castleton East Junction semaphore signals viewed from Castleton Station on 9 February 2013. Photo R S Greenwood
Metrolink Tram number 3016 at Rochdale Railway Station stop, the first arrival in service tram on Thursday 28 February 2013. Photo R S Greenwood
Tram 3016 formed the first ever passenger departure from Rochdale Railway Station stop at 0559 on Thursday 28 February 2013. Photo R S Greenwood
Tram 3032 at Rochdale Railway Station tram stop on the first day of the service 28/02/13, the temporary terminus of the Rochdale line until the town centre extension opens in 2014. Photo T Young.
Tram at the Rochdale Railway Station stop on 28 February 2013. Photo J Dillon
A Rochdale bound tram on High Level Road, this road leads to the section running alongside the main railway line then onto the single line over bridge crossing the Calder Valley line. Photo J Dillon
Tram 3032 heads towards Oldham and Manchester from Newbold stop, adjacent to Morrison's supermarket on 28/02/13. Photo T Young
Tram 3006 arrives at Kingsway Business Park from Rochdale en route to St Werburgh's Road in Chorlton on 28/02/13. Photo T Young
A high level view of Tram 3031 as it pauses at Milnrow on its way to Rochdale at 13.29 on 28/02/13. Photo T Young
Tram 3010 is seen from the Huddersfield Road bridge in Newhey heading towards Rochdale on 28/02/13. Photo T Young
A view from the Manchester Road bridge of the track work at Castleton East Junction on 31st March 2013. Photo R S Greenwood
A view from the Rochdale bound platform at Castleton station of the track work on 31st March 2013. Photo R S Greenwood
A Caprotti 5 on Walkden water troughs with Liverpool or Southport train in 1963. Photo M Riley.
Coronation class City of London on Camden bank after working Manchester -London train in March 1963. Photo M Riley
Jubilee Class MARS at Rochdale,1961. Photo M Riley
A standard mogul at Rochdale 1961. Photo M Riley
A Standard 4 at Rochdale 1961. Photo M Riley
Am Ivatt mogul shunting at Clegg Street, Oldham, circa 1963/5. Photo M Riley
A diesel Multiple Unit (DMU) heading to Rochdale at Shaw. Photo M Riley
A copy of the original closure notice.
An original, LNER-style, station lamp tablet name from Oldham Clegg Street.
An original ticket for the LMS railmotor service on the Delph branch.
Delph station in 1956 during an enthusiasts railtour after closure of the line.
Trams 3025 and 3032 working together at Freehold stop passinger service to East Didsbury on Tuesday 21st May 2013.
Driver training on Tuesday 21 May 2013 with double trams prior to opening of East Didsbury section on Thursday 23 May 2013. Photo R Clarke.
Driver training on Tuesday 21 May 2013 with double trams prior to opening of East Didsbury section on Thursday 23 May 2013. Photo R Clarke.
Tram 3071 and 3070 Stand at the new Mumps stop on test with Huddersfield Rd behind on Wednesday 21/08/2013. Photo R. Clarke
Tram 3070 stood at Oldham tram/bus interchange looking towards Union St with 3071 behind on 21/08/2013. Photo R. Clarke
Uk Railtours East Midland Trains HST to the East Lancs Railway on saturday 12 October 2013 passing the soon to go Castleton East box on the Bags Yard loop line waiting for a path into Castleton station. Photo R. Clarke
Power car 43083 waits to lead the way on to the East Lancs railway with its railtour from London St Pancras at Castleton, Rochdale, on 12/10/2013. Photo R. Clarke
UK Railtours HST from London St Pancras approaches Castleton Station on 12 October, the train then reversed via Castleton East Junction to become the first Inter City 125 to visit the East Lancashire Railway. Photo R S Greenwood
Photo 1 the celebratory plaque. Photo Tony Young
Photo 2. The Mayor of Oldham unveils the plaque. Photo Tony Young
Photo 3. Oldham Councillor, and STORM member, John Dillon. Photo Tony Young
Photo 4 the old and new Shaw and Crompton name boards. Photo Tony Young.
With these prominent, high-quality notices displayed on stations, Northern Rail is keeping its customers well-informed about alterations affecting their journeys. Photo A Smith
Another example of the prominent, high-quality notices displayed on stations by Northern Rail at local stations. Photo A Smith
Leaving Westwood stop for the end of the line at Featherstall road and turn back are trams 3069 and 3067 Photo F Doyle
Tram 3069 is on the approach to Manchester Street roundabout returning to Oldham town centre. Photo F. Doyle
Tram 3067 crossing the roundabout at Manchester Road on town centre testing on its way to Westwood. Photo F. Doyle.
Tram 3067 pictured at the end of the line Westwood before running back to Mumps on test.Photo F. Doyle.
Before. Smithy Bridge subway on 15 January 2014. Photo A Smith
After. the subway after treatment by RMBC. Photo A Smith
The Historic Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway crest. Photo R Clark
The new join at Werneth which will allow the trams to travel through Oldham town centre from Monday 27/01/2014. Photo R Clark
the Mayor of Oldham cuts the ribbon at Oldham Mumps stop. Photo J Dillon
The first ticket from Shaw and Crompton to Oldham Central for 40 years 27 January 2014. Photo J Dillon
Tram 3010 at the new Oldham Mumps stop. Photo J Dillon
Tram 3060 at the Westwood stop, not far from the old Werneth Station. Photo J Dillon
Tram 3060 calls at the Central stop, on Union Street in the centre of Oldham. Photo J Dillon
Tram 3060 the VIP Special at Oldham Mumps stop. Photo J Dillon
The Mayor of Oldham and the Leader of Oldham Council in front of tram 3060. Photo J Dillon
Tram 3003 stands at Central stop Oldham on the first day of operation with Sainsburys in the background. Photo R Clarke
Trams mix with cars on Union Street Oldham as 3009 heads for Rochdale next stop Oldham Central. Photo R Clarke
Tram 3018 arrives at King Street stop on a Didsbury bound service on the first day of town centre service 27/01/2014. Photo R Clarke
Tram 3030 Departs from the new Westwood stop on it's way to re-join the original route at Werneth towards Didsbury on 27/01/2014. Photo R Clarke
On the first day, rail workers look on as tram 3022 slowly rounds the new curve back onto the original route to Manchester and beyond 27/01/2014. Photo R Clarke
opening day tram Leaving Central Tram Stop for East Didsbury, 27 January 2014. Alwyn Smith
Central Tram Stop in Union Street 27.01.2014. Alwyn Smith
Tram in Union Street between Mumps and Oldham Central 27.01.2014. Alwyn Smith
One of the first day trams at Rhodes Bank between Oldham Central and Mumps 27.01.2014. Alwyn Smith
Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway No 752 at Heap Bridge, Heywood. R S Greenwood
Lancashir & Yorkshire Railway No 752 at Bold Colliery, St Helens. R S Greenwood
Lancashir & Yorkshire Railway No 51218 in the Cavalcade at Shildon. R S Greenwood
Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway Pug in Rochdale Fire Station yard February 1967. R S Greenwood
Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway Pug No 51218 at the former station at Shawclough and Healey. R S Greenwood
The trial Biomass train at Castleton on 1 February 2014 R Clarke
The Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway crest on the bridge over Yorkshire Street, Rochdale. R S Greenwood
2 x 3 car class 110 with original front whiskers at Hall Royd Junction, Todmorden on 17 July 1965. I Holt
3 x 3 car with yellow front panel eastbound above Towneley, Burnley, on 16 July 1966. I Holt
A 3 car Class 110 in original livery. Leeds-Manchester train at Summit West in the snow on 28 December 1962. I Holt.
An almost head-on shot of a class 110 at Mytholmroyd before the forest took over and when the signalbox was still in use, circa 1975. R S Greenwood
A class 110 at Summit East Junction, circa 1975. R S Greenwood
The First Public Tram At Rochdale Interchange. R S Greenwood
The newly opened Rochdale Metrolink stop on Monday 31 March 2014. J Dillon
An East Didsbury bound tram departs Rochdale Town Centre. J Dillon
An inbound tram crosses Drake Street in Rochdale on the first day of service into the Town Centre. J Dillon
An East Didsbury bound service climbs the steep gradient on Drake Street Rochdale. J Dillon
A Rochdale bound tram enters the Town Centre stop from East Didsbury on Monday 31st March 2014. J Dillon
Photo 1 T Young
Photo 2 T Young
Photo 3 T Young
Photo 4 T Young
Tram 2001 at Besses O'Th' Barn (Inbound). J Dillon
Tram 2001 at Abraham Moss (Outbound). J Dillon
Tram 2003 at Besses O' Th' Barn (Outbound). J Dillon
Tram 2003 at Abraham Moss (Inbound). J Dillon
Tram 2001 at Abraham Moss (Outbound). J Dillon
Tram 2001 at Abraham Moss (Inbound) J Dillon
61994
Inspection saloon
47805 hauling inspection car
Hydraulic Power At Rochdale Station . Photo Jim Peden
Map showing Rochdale East Junction 1908. HMSO?
Jubilee 4-6-0 45698 “Mars” departs Rochdale. R S Greenwood
4-6-0 45698 “Mars” at Rochdale. R S Greenwood
Photo 1 156421 crosses over at Stansfield Hall Junction 10 March 2015. Alwyn Smith
Photo 2 156421 leaving the Todmorden Curve at Stansfield Hall Junction 11th March 2015 Alwyn Smith
Before. Rochdale Station subway on the 1st September 2014. Richard Lysons
After. Rochdale Station subway on the 6th July 2015. Richard Lysons
the opening group. Richard Lysons
The beautifully restored old tilework. R S Greenwood
Miall Street as it was before work started. R S Greenwood
The first converted D train on test at Long Marsden 20 August 2015. R S Greenwood
A view of the D trains interior. R S Greenwood
Excursion at Newhey on 15 May 1985. R s Greenwood
Excursion at 2 Bridges Road Newhey on 15 May 1985. R s Greenwood
66514 passes through Castleton on an Immingham to Fiddlers Ferry coal train on 21 October 2015. R Clarke
Class 110 Calder Valley DMU approaching Rochdale from the east circa 1962. M Riley
Royal Scot 46130 Bradford-Southport stopping train at Gypsy Lane, Castleton on 16 September 1961 R S Greenwood
Royal Scot 46130 of Mirfield shed on Whit Monday 11 June 1962 at Mytholmroyd. R S Greenwood
a class 56 tanks train at Smithy Bridge 19 August 1985 RS Greenwood
A class 142 Pacer and 141 at Todmorden on 19 August 1985. RS Greenwood
Flying Scotsman at Rochdale Station 1 June 1969. RS Greenwood
66718 with the 1057 Drax Aes-Tuebrook 4M51. Belfield Mill Lane, 1346 19.02.2016. Alwyn Smith.
HEYWOOD 175. Rochdale's Mayor and Mayoress. ELR President Pete Waterman, Keith Whitmore, Councillor Billy Sheerin and Frank Salt of STORM at the unveiling of the commemorative plaque. Russ Clarke.
HEYWOOD 175. 34092 City of Wells about to depart with the special working to Bury. Russ Clarke
HEYWOOD 175. Heywood schoolchildren enthralled with the piper. John Dillon.
View looking down the steps from the East bound island platform at Rochdale station in 1968. R S Greenwood
Oldham Loop: Old and New Traction
A view of Rochdale Station in 1968 along the down main platform East bound. RS Greenwood
Rochdale Station in 1968 the up main West bound platform viewed from the down platform. RS Greenwood
photo 1 Castleton down loop. RS Greenwood
photo 2. double headed at Shaw. RS Greenwood
photo 3 Royal Scot at Dunlop Mill. RS Greenwood
photo 4. Bournemouth to Castleton double header. RS Greenwood
photo 5. A Metrovick CoBo on Oldham Loop. RS Greenwood
p1. LYR Pug in the Fire Station Yard at Rochdale on 10 February 1967. RS Greenwood
p2. LYR Pug enroute to Newton Heath shed on 13 February 1967 on Oldham Road Rochdale. RS Greenwood
P3. LYR Pug at Newton Heath shed on 13 February 1967. RS Greenwood
P4. Pug 51218 at Cronkeyshaw, Rochdale with a brake van trip to Whitworth on Sunday 19 February 1967. RS Greenwood
P 5. Pug 51218 on the famous Healey Dell Viaduct on the Rochdale to Bacup line Sunday 19 February 1967. RS Greenwood
P6. LYR Pug 51218 propels the brake van trip at Shawclough, Rochdale on Sunday 19 February 1967. RS Greenwood
P7. Pug 51218 shunting at Brown & Polson, cornflour millers Trafford Park, Manchester circa 10 April 1967. RS Greenwood
P8. Richard S Greenwood MBE STORM historian films the Flying Scotsman at Castleton Station 28 September 2016. S Perryman
The newly opened platform 4 at Rochdale seen from the West end, the Castleton end, towards Yorkshire, on 1st November 2016. RS Greenwood
A general view of the new bay platform 4 at Rochdale Station. RS Greenwood
Continuous Welded Rail laid on concrete sleepers at Castleton down mainline. RS Greenwood
An Expansion or Breathing Switch in the track in the down main line at Castleton on the 27th April 1960. RS Greenwood
Photo 1. number 42824 on a Sheffield to Blackpool excursion seen approaching Castleton station, Easter Monday 1960. RS Greenwood
Photo 2 B1 class number 61018 in charge of an excursion which started at Lightcliffe, at Castleton South Junction. RS Greenwood
Photo 3 B1 number 61366 from Bradford bound for Belle Vue, Manchester. RS Greenwood
Photo 4 Newton Heath Black Five number 44734 leaving the loop at Castleton South Junction towing the damaged DMU back to the shed. RS Greenwood
Do You Know This 1959 Schoolboy?
68024 'Centaur' hauling a TPE Longsight-Scarborough test train through Castleton at 1238/28.02.2019. Alwyn Smith
Driver's cab at the rear of the TPE Longsight-Scarborough test train which facilitates the train being operated in push-pull mode, passing Castleton at 1238/28.02.2019 and being pulled by 68024 'Centaur'. Alwyn Smith
Class 802 crossing the original Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway bridge over Gipsy Lane in Castleton on the 25th of July 2019. J Lord

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Meeting Place: Woolworths Social Club
Gipsy Lane
Castleton
Rochdale
OL11 3HA

Meeting times

7.30pm 
2nd Tuesday of each month at Woolworths Club, Gipsy Lane, Castleton, Rochdale OL11 3HA.