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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 - York Line. Copyright Peter Drury 2010
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Milford Junction - York Line. Copyright Peter Drury 2010

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  • Milford Junction - York Line. Copyright Peter Drury 2010
  • Milford Junction - York Line. Copyright Peter Drury 2010
  • Milford Junction - York Line. Copyright Peter Drury 2010
  • Leeds - Selby line. Copyright Peter Drury 2010<br />
Another view looking towards Selby.
  • Milford Junction - Selby Line. Copyright Peter Drury 2010<br />
The train approaches Milford Junction and will be routed through on the Sheffield Line.
  • Milford Junction - Selby Line. Copyright Peter Drury 2010<br />
A loaded Freightliner coal train approaches from the Selby line.
  • Milford Junction - Selby Line. Copyright Peter Drury 2010<br />
A loaded Freightliner coal train approaches from the Selby line.
  • Milford Junction - Selby Line. Copyright Peter Drury 2010<br />
Common Lane runs across the Junction approach lines in the York end of the Junction, paralel with the Leeds-Selby line. This bridge carries the lane over the Milford Junction- Selby line.
  • Leeds - Selby Line. Copyright Peter Drury 2010<br />
A Leeds bound DMU passes on the Leeds - Selby Line. This image was also taken from Bridge MGW/1.
  • Leeds- Selby Line. Copyright Peter Drury 2010<br />
Looking in the Selby direction from the crossing.<br />
The lead from the loop sidings to the main lines. A catch point can be seen which protects the main lines from any run-aways or unauthorised movements. Like Milford Junction, the switching is single leads between the main running lines. This arrangement cuts down the cost and reliability by not using diamond crossings or slips.
  • GBRF Class 66 routed on the Sheffield line. Copyright Peter Drury 2010
  • GBRF Class 66 routed on the Sheffield line. Copyright Peter Drury 2010<br />
The loaded coal train is seen coming off the York line.
  • Leeds - Selby Line. Copyright Peter Drury 2010<br />
Occupation crossing at the end of Common Lane. These gates are operated by the users of the crossing. A signal light (red/green aspects) is provided to inform users if it is safe to open the gates and cross the lines. If large or slow vehicles or animals are to cross, the signal box, just down the line to the left, must be informed first. For safety reasons, this crossing is montored by cameras.
  • Leeds - Selby line.. Copyright Peter Drury 2010<br />
Another view looking towards Leeds.
  • Friday 15th January 2010. A really murky day with constant drizzle. Copyright Peter Drury 2010<br />
The thaw has set in with the rain falling all night and through the morning. The temperature was +1C.
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