As well as the north staffordshire line service to crewe and derby, stokeontrent station provides frequent, direct services to birmingham, london euston, manchester, stafford, and the south and southwest. It is owned by network rail and managed by east midlands railway, although only crosscountry services call at the station. Locomotives of the north staffordshire railway youtube. In the late 1830s the railway station serving north staffordshire was at whitmore.
The nsrc is the source of volunteer support to the churnet valley railway as well as raising funds through its. Midway on the north staffordshire line is the city of stokeontrent, the world capital of ceramics. See more ideas about stoke on trent, old photos and unseen images. Numbers in brackets refer to specific references this company is commonly known as the knotty because of the staffordshire knot emblem painted on its stock. Look up times stokeontrent is a unique city affectionately known as the potteries. Bill hudson transport books extensive range of new and. Locomotives of the north staffordshire railway wikipedia. Both of the two aforementioned things are still in use, with the cauldon canal joining up with the trent and mersey canal at etruria. The north stafford hotel is a magnificent grade ii listed jacobean building, conveniently situated in the heart of stoke. Its astonishing to think that much of staffordshires railway structure, much of it less than a hundred years ago, has simply gone. The north staffordshire railway company was incorporated by act of parliament in. Until the company established stoke railway works at stokeupontrent in 1864, a variety of engineering firms supplied locomotives.
Both keele university and the university hospital of north staffordshire are accessible via bus with the number 25 running three times an hour from church street. North stafford hotel is the ideal choice for an affordable hotel in stokeontrent. You can learn more about the history of churnet valley railway and the north staffordshire railway company in our small museum based at cheddleton station, which houses a wealth of information and memorabilia. Uttoxeter was once the terminus of a branch of the caldon canal the uttoxeter canal, but most signs of this, apart from an area of uttoxeter called the wharf, have disappeared, as much of the canal bed was used in the 19th century for the north staffordshire railway main line from uttoxeter to macclesfield, which has now also disappeared. You must pay uk income tax equaling or exceeding this amount in any one tax year. The graham farish seven plank open wagon is an nsr loco coal wagon. Disruption to trains in staffordshire due to animals on. Here the line from stafford, to the south, divides with the west coast main line to crewe continuing north west and that to stone and stokeontrent continuing north east. Media in category north staffordshire railway the following files are in this category, out of total. It was built by the north staffordshire railway off its main line nowadays referred to as the manchester branch of the west coast main line via stoke.
North staffordshire railway b class tank 3ptbnq8fc by. This book is about the employees of the north staffordshire railway the knotty who lost their lives as a result of the first world war. It is situated in the very northwest of the city borough, with its north and west boundaries being the city limit. Further information regarding the north staffordshire railway can be found at uk which is the website for the north staffordshire railway study group. Order from our australian book shop for free shipping australia wide. North staffordshire railway 440 express locomotive no. Opened for traffic in may 1772, the canal was built by engineer james brindley as part of his grand cross, a farsighted scheme to link the ports of hull, liverpool and bristol by connecting the rivers mersey, trent and severn.
Picturesque staffordshire official illustrated guide north. Railway books and train books available in australia at 30% below the rrp. The line had opened in 1860 and was primarily concerned with mineral traffic, mostly coal and ironstone from the collieries and ironworks along the biddulph valley. Learn more before you buy, or discover other cool products in trains. The north staffordshire railway nsr was a british railway company formed in 1845 to promote a number of lines in the staffordshire potteries and. Tunstall is a constituent town in the area of stokeontrent, staffordshire, england. This is a very rare collection of two original manuscript handwritten plans dated 1844 for a proposed new railway line from the shelton area of stoke on trent to stafford, the first plan is a map of the proposed route, the second is a sectional in cross section showing the. More details view looking south to norton bridge junction, staffordshire, in april 2008. Audley station site geograph3243764bybenbrooksbank. The locomotive withdrawn by the lms in 1937, survived by passing into industrial use, working in the walkden collieries system. The line was named after the town of the same name as it ran via the staffordshire moorlands and covered areas of east staffordshire and cheshire external links. Avanti west coast say lines are blocked and train services diverted due. Trains to staffordshire allow you to discover this quaint county of natural beauty and charming market towns. This kit has a plastic body with white metal and etched brass fittings.
The station was opened in 1864 by the north staffordshire railway on the companys biddulph valley line. Stations, lines, halts, good yards and sidings were razed to. The north staffordshire railway company was incorporated by act of parliament in april, 1845 with a share capital of. Welcome to the north staffordshire railway rolling stock restoration trust the knotty coach trust. The sole surviving north staffordshire railway steam locomotive is a new l class locomotive, number 2. You will also find a selection of railway books new and secondhand,railway prints, railway dvds, and the north staffordshire railway companys nsrc. The north staffordshire railway was a british railway company which had its roots in an early scheme to build a small plateway from the base of the cauldon canal up to cauldon quarries. John spellers web pages north staffordshire railway. Located in the northwest of england, a little to the south of manchester, staffordshire is primarily rural but peppered with an array of attractive towns and. Passenger services were of a much lesser interest to the nsr so it was not until a few years later that a number of stations. We carry a huge range of books for the rail enthusiast, run by a lifelong enthusiast based in matlock, derbyshire together with our online shop, we offer one of the most comprehensive selections of books covering virtually every aspect of landbased transport and shipping. North staffordshire railway passenger services 19101999.
The south staffordshire railway ran from wychnor to dudley port via lichfield, hammerwich, brownhills and walsall. Ive always the quirkiness if the north staffordshire s loco roster, and with the release of the potteries loop line of trainz 2012 and up, it provided me with an opportunity to make some of these lovely little engines, the k class atlantic tanks, m class 044s and the new l class 062s, all tank engines. A short history of the north staffordshire railway company the following extract is taken from the 1908 edition of the official illustrated guide to the district adjacent to the north staffordshire railway. Stokeontrent railway station the website of the north. Both of the two aforementioned things are still in use, with the cauldon canal. To advance the education of the public in the history and development of railway locomotion, and in particular by the preservation and restoration of a section of the standard gauge railway system formerly operated by the north staffordshire railway company and, for the benefit of the public, to preserve, retain and restore cheddleton railway station as a museum and headquarters for the company. Burtonontrent railway station is a main line railway station located in the town of burton upon trent, staffordshire, england.
Motor lorries owned by the north staffordshire railway. All of our postcards will be shipped in a rigid mailer and a protective sleeve. Based in matlock, derbyshire, we sell an extensive range of transport books for the enthusiast. We are a registered charity which aims to restore and preserve railway rolling stock from the north staffordshire area. Provides a complete and detailed list of all known north staffordshire industrial railways and their locomotives dating to the beginning of such railways in 1848. North staffordshire railway b class tank 3ptbnq8fc by cdcdesign. Trains to staffordshire train tickets to staffordshire. Great value for money and a lovely shopping experience.
Woore is a village and civil parish in the north east of shropshire, england, of about 3,950 acres 1,600 hectares. The north staffordshire railway built, or had constructed for it, approximately 350 locomotives. Free to nsrc members, it contains news from the railway and historical features, both about the present day churnet valley railway and about the original north staffordshire railway company the owd knotty. Unpublished manuscript, north staffordshire railway, 1844. With its rich industrial heritage and history, stokeontrent has respectfully claimed the title of world capital of ceramics. North staffordshire railway preserved railway uk steam. Picturesque staffordshire official illustrated guide. In 1846 the newly formed north staffordshire railway company purchased part of the stoke church glebe land known as wintons wood.
Wagons pregrouping railways from furness railway wagon company. Takes the train from manchester piccadilly to crewe. North staffordshire railway company 1978 ltd churnet. North staffordshire railway company 1978 ltd contact. The north staffordshire railway study group nsrsg was formed in october 1995 to bring together people with an interest in the north staffordshire railway the nsr or the knotty in order to increase the knowledge of the railway, and to improve the understanding of the role of the railway within the community it served. Tunstall is the most northern, and fourth largest town of the potteries. North staffordshire railway enthusiasts public group facebook. The city boasts award winning museums, authentic factory tours, over 25 pottery factory shops and the exclusive staffordshire hoard.
The potteries loop line was a railway line that served several towns in stokeontrent. The signalling record society for everyone interested in railway signalling, from the very beginning of railways right through to the present day. If youre planning on travelling further afield, stokeontrent railway station is also only a 10minute walk from the properties. Bill hudson transport books extensive range of new and second. The staffordshire and worcestershire canal is depicted down the left side. North staffordshire railway company 1978 ltd contact us. The biddulph valley line was a double tracked line that ran from stokeontrent to congleton. North staffodshire railway passenger timetables 1910 1999. The st edwards hospital tramway was a tramway built for staffordshire county council for the construction of the st edwards county mental asylum at cheddleton, staffordshire. Increasingly though, the company became more selfreliant and, by the beginning of the 20th century, virtually all. Martin bott transport books at treasure chest books. We will be attending the model rail scotland on 21022020 until 2302. Published material on the north staffordshire railway. It is also the registered museum guardian of an extensive collection of original north staffordshire railway memorabilia and other items associated to railways in the.
With its rich industrial heritage and history, stokeontrent has respectfully claimed the title of. Chadwick, wild swan, 1993 isbn 1874103151 the first book on north staffs wagons, cover most of the standard types, carefully researched. A total of 146 employees of the north staffordshire railway who died in the great war are commemorated on two plaques mounted on the pillars which support the memorial arch at stoke station. Nsrc is the charitable trust registered charity no. Trains are regular and take approximately 37 minutes. North staffordshire railway enthusiasts has 1,096 members. These wagons would have been a familiar sight all over wales, scotland and england. Coronavirus covid19 update rail books is operating normally and we are currently able to dispatch orders to all uk addresses and most overseas destinations, although our delivery agents are advising that deliveries may take a little longer than usual.
Mar 11, 2017 a gathering of railway related items, either from or linked to north staffordshire. It was one of the original six towns that federated to form the city. History of the north staffordshire railway rudyard lake. Whether youre visiting stokeontrent for leisure or business, the north stafford hotel will be the perfect base for your stay. The north staffordshire railway study group seeks to bring together all those interested in. It had a population of 1,004 in the 2001 census, rising to 1,069 at the 2011 census, by which time the number of households has increased by about 20% according to shropshire council tax data. There is disruption to railway services in staffordshire this afternoon sunday february 23 due to animals on the line. Opened in 1899, the line ran until 1954 before being closed and scrapped. May 27, 2015 north staffordshire railway rudyard lake. The north staffordshire railway nsr was a british railway company formed in 1845 to promote a number of lines in the staffordshire potteries and surrounding areas in staffordshire, cheshire, derbyshire and shropshire the company was based in stokeontrent and was nicknamed the knotty. This is a group for sharing any photos or content related to the nsr, which is defined as the. North staffordshire railway b class tank 3ptbnq8fc by cdcdesign on shapeways.
The line was named after the town of the same name as it ran via the staffordshire moorlands and covered areas of east staffordshire and cheshire. Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. Pass through delightful countryside with riverside views and the cauldon canal. Plan your trip on the north staffordshire line, linking crewe, stoke and derby. Stoke railway station winton square, station road shelton, stoke. North staffordshire railway company 1978 ltd total giving. Media in category former north staffordshire railway stations this category contains only the following file. North staffordshire railway history and livery notes. The north staffordshire railway co 1978 ltd is able to reclaim 28p for every pound that you donate or pay in membership fees if you complete the gift aid part of the membership application form. North staffordshire railway study group home facebook. Built from 1911 to 1915 by the north staffordshire railway with some survived until 1950s.
Rare, secondhand and out of print books on railways, tramways, aviation, shipping, canals and industrial and commercial history. The first stretch opened in 184849 running via the potteries from colwich on the london line to macclesfield on the line to manchester. In his book out of steam robert adley mp commented thus. Trentham railway station was built by the north staffordshire railway nsr as part of the main line south from stoke towards stafford and served the village of trentham, staffordshire, england. Located in the northwest of england, a little to the south of manchester, staffordshire is primarily rural but peppered with an array of attractive towns and villages perfect for discovering authentic britain. But these included some 80 stations on the north staffordshire railway system. By 1999 there were just 14 former north staffordshire railway stations still open for passenger traffic. Oct 20, 2008 its astonishing to think that much of staffordshire s railway structure, much of it less than a hundred years ago, has simply gone.
Industrial locomotives of north staffordshire allan baker on. Churnet valley railway leek 2020 all you need to know. North staffordshire railway locomotives and rolling stock. The north staffordshire railway was one of the smaller companies inherited by the lms. Dec 16, 2014 now available are a pack of 3 types of former engines of the north staffordshire railway, made for use on the potteries loop line route but can also work for 2010. North staffordshire railway map i am often asked, due to my interest in local railways, where certain longgone rail tracks used to run, including both main line and industrial.
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