tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3488915945983500085.post4472977931823652299..comments2023-11-05T10:59:37.824+00:00Comments on Ashton-under-Lyne.com Photo Blog: Stalybridge Saturday: Dreary ViewMartinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12729523557219015134noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3488915945983500085.post-30072689475414090562016-07-24T19:55:16.340+01:002016-07-24T19:55:16.340+01:00I used to work in that large mill on the left arou...I used to work in that large mill on the left around 1988, it was a very run down drafty place. The toilet was on the 5th floor which looked out over the station, whilst having a wee one day I realised I came from a railway family and applied to BR. Markhttp://www.hadiah.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3488915945983500085.post-60680554409682625382009-02-22T11:14:00.000+00:002009-02-22T11:14:00.000+00:00The tracks used to carry freight trains to and fro...The tracks used to carry freight trains to and from Stockport and the WCML (same route as the once-a-week 'Parliamentary') but perhaps this is no longer the case. A couple of years ago, I saw a steam-hauled special train waiting on the line for the service train to clear before heading along the Standedge route.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3488915945983500085.post-83616020230425833182009-02-21T23:48:00.000+00:002009-02-21T23:48:00.000+00:00When I have been waiting for a train at Stalybridg...When I have been waiting for a train at Stalybridge, the goods trains come through on the same tracks as the passenger trains. Perhaps these are just side loops where goods trains can wait if they need to let expresses pass them? I know there is a loop line like that at Marsden.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3488915945983500085.post-87235237513174060042009-02-21T19:39:00.000+00:002009-02-21T19:39:00.000+00:00Those two tracks were freight lines but judging by...Those two tracks were freight lines but judging by the apparent rust on them, they may be disused now. Can anyone confirm that?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3488915945983500085.post-60893652389613756292009-02-21T13:46:00.000+00:002009-02-21T13:46:00.000+00:00Cheers Martin - I am sad to say I lived in Stalybr...Cheers Martin - I am sad to say I lived in Stalybridge for almost 4 years and yet I really didn't get to know it. Most of my time was spent in Glossop and Hyde. I so wish I had spent more time getting to know Staly Vegas!!! It's always lovely to check your blog daily as it makes me feel a little closer to "home". Have a lovely weekend. LindaManchester Lass, Now and Thenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04946068658998389838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3488915945983500085.post-32265711921565798312009-02-21T11:09:00.000+00:002009-02-21T11:09:00.000+00:00High Street is out of sight off to the right of th...High Street is out of sight off to the right of this photo.<BR/>In the future I'll post some more photos from this location showing Stalybridge in the sunshine, which looks much nicer! I'll try to include a shot that looks towards High Street.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3488915945983500085.post-5804338606742296892009-02-21T04:24:00.000+00:002009-02-21T04:24:00.000+00:00I lived on High Street, Stalybridge for a few year...I lived on High Street, Stalybridge for a few years and I am trying to find my bearings in this photo - not an easy task. LindaManchester Lass, Now and Thenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04946068658998389838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3488915945983500085.post-19330301900716382122009-02-21T00:50:00.000+00:002009-02-21T00:50:00.000+00:00Yes, I have been to the very top of that hill!Why?...Yes, I have been to the very top of that hill!<BR/>Why? because it was there!Ashtonianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14669236045514900658noreply@blogger.com