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Milford Junction, West Yorkshire

Milford Junction remains an important link in the railways of the North East. When I lived here in the 1950's it was very busy serving as a relief to the East Coast Main Line and on Summer Saturdays Excursion trains (remember them?) passed through on their way to Bridlington, Scarborough and Whitby, carrying eager families for a weekend out at the seaside. The junction remains a confluence of lines to/from York, Selby, Sheffield and Wakefield. Whilst the junction has been radically modified and two stations (Milford Junction and Monk Fryston) have been completely removed, the routes have been retained. Freight traffic from Gascoigne Wood is the source of a considerable flow of coal traffic to the power stations. The old sidings and the site of the Junction station have been used to lay in many sidings for the coal trains. Passenger trains are restricted to Metro and Trans Penine multiple units from York and the occasional diversions. This junction is a favourite spot for railway enthusiasts who park on Inglethorpe Lane at the junction with Lumby Lane. Local residents are not too keen on the visitors and parking is limited to about 3 cars. If visiting the site, please park with care and respect the resident's right of access/egress from their property.
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Milford Junction Map (1930's Out of copyright OS Survey Map extract) The line running vertically leads to York. The line running diagonally is the Leeds to Selby Line. Suprisingly, the main running lines shown here remain in place. Quadruple track from the south and the remainder all double track. The station near Monk Fryston has closed and what was once the Junction station (between the divergence of the York and Selby lines) is not even shown. In the 1950's, when I lived there, a footbridge still existed across the tracks which originally served the Junction station - alas, this has been removed. All I have is the happy memories of rushing along the bridge to catch the smell of the smoke of a passing steam train. This love was not however shared by my mother. I found this <a href="http://www.ponies.me.uk/maps/osmap.html">website</a> very useful in providing old OS maps.
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Milford Junction Map (1930's Out of copyright OS Survey Map extract) The line running vertically leads to York. The line running diagonally is the Leeds to Selby Line. Suprisingly, the main running lines shown here remain in place. Quadruple track from the south and the remainder all double track. The station near Monk Fryston has closed and what was once the Junction station (between the divergence of the York and Selby lines) is not even shown. In the 1950's, when I lived there, a footbridge still existed across the tracks which originally served the Junction station - alas, this has been removed. All I have is the happy memories of rushing along the bridge to catch the smell of the smoke of a passing steam train. This love was not however shared by my mother. I found this website very useful in providing old OS maps.

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  • Milford Junction Map (1930's Out of copyright OS Survey Map extract) The line running vertically leads to York. The line running diagonally is the Leeds to Selby Line. Suprisingly, the main running lines shown here remain in place. Quadruple track from the south and the remainder all double track. The station near Monk Fryston has closed and what was once the Junction station (between the divergence of the York and Selby lines) is not even shown. In the 1950's, when I lived there, a footbridge still existed across the tracks which originally served the Junction station - alas, this has been removed. All I have is the happy memories of rushing along the bridge to catch the smell of the smoke of a passing steam train. This love was not however shared by my mother. I found this <a href="http://www.ponies.me.uk/maps/osmap.html">website</a> very useful in providing old OS maps.
  • Milford Junction Track layout (North)<br /> The pair of lines on the left lead to York. The other pair of lines on the right lead to Selby. The bridge in the distance, behind the signals showing a red aspect, carries the Leeds - Selby lines. The pair of lines on the right join these. Behind the signal box on the left is a lay-by siding leading into the engineers siding where Wagon maintainance is carried out. The sidings in the centre of the image are used to store coal trains awaiting loading or despatch. A number of locomotives are usually seen here attached to their trains. Today, these are usually Class 66.
  • Sidings and Loops between Selby and York Lines.<br /> There are six arrival/departure loop lines.and several single ended sidings. The Selby lines sweep off to the right.
  • Wagon Repair Sidings adjacent to York Main Lines.<br /> This view shows the entrance to the sidingdjust behind the signal box. The first set of tracks is the lay-by loop line in the York direction with the entrance to the wagon repair facility leading from the loop. Exit back to the main lines is controlled by the signals in the distance.
  • Wagon Repair Sidings adjacent to York Main Lines.<br /> A zoomed in view of the lay-by loop and wagon repair facility. Wagons awaiting repair can be seen to the left of the locomotive in the sidings.
  • Wagon Repair Sidings adjacent to York Main Lines.<br /> Wagons in the repair facility. These include the old HAA hoppers (4 wheel) which were used on the first 'Merry go round' coal trains to the power station. The hard standing in the foreground is used to change wagon wheel sets.
  • Wagon Repair Sidings adjacent to York Main Lines.<br /> Wagon spares compound. Spare wheelsets can be seen behind the fence.
  • Grand central HST set (43084 leading) on diversion through Milford junction.<br /> The train is seen here using the ladder junction to switch to the Sheffield line from the York line. The pair of tracks it is leaving are freight only from this point.
  • Grand central HST set (43084 leading) on diversion through Milford Junction.<br /> The train is now heading south. At this point, the railway is four track with both routes remaining separated but running parralel until they diverge at Burton Salmon. Burton Salmon station has now also been closed.
  • Local Service - York to Sheffield.<br /> Pacer 144010 on the quad track section just south of Milford Junction.
  • Loaded Coal Train from Gascoigne Wood.<br /> 66163 approaches the junction with a train on the Selby line. Three of the loop sidings behind the train with another loaded train awaiting departure on the left and 2 empty rakes to the right. Each rake has a class 66 locomotive attached.
  • Loaded Coal Train from Gascoigne Wood.<br /> The loaded coal train has taken the Sheffield line and is probably going to nearby Ferrybridge power station.
  • Milford Junction - York Line. Copyright Peter Drury 2010
  • Milford Junction - Class 142 Pacer. Copyright Peter Drury 2010
  • Milford Junction - Track Gang. Copyright Peter Drury 2010<br /> The Up/Down crossover common crossing are having the ballast adjusted.
  • Milford Junction - Track Gang. Copyright Peter Drury 2010<br /> The man at the extreme right is the lookout for the track gang. Another man had walked up the line, under the bridge, to act as another lookout. This method of working provides safety and security for the gang allowing them to concentrate on the work in-hand.
  • Milford Junction - Class 142 Pacer. Copyright Peter Drury 2010<br /> The York - Sheffield service is crossing over to join the Sheffield route.
  • Milford Junction. Copyright Peter Drury 2010<br /> The York lines are immediately in front of the signal box and the sidings to the right are a combination of loop lines and sidings. A fuel tanker has been dropped off in the sidings (just behind the road vehicles) to form a fueling point for the numerous diesel locomotives working in the area.
  • Milford Junction - Track Gang. Copyright Peter Drury 2010<br /> The Network Rail group have assembled at the junction and are preparing for work.
  • Freightliner Class 66 on coal empties. Copyright Peter Drury 2010<br /> 66 546 arrives at the junction from the Sheffield line. It will be routed across the crossovers to reach the York bound line.

  • Simon Wilson

    on November 7, 2011

    I am currently rennovating the house at Milford Junction and would love to see any old photos you have.

  • supra shoes

    on January 14, 2011

    Happy New Year to you and yours.

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