It’s amazing to think that a little place like Killamarsh alone once had three railway stations! Here in pictures are 13 Sheffield rail stations that we have lost – some are gone forever, while clues to the existence of the others remain if you know where to look.
. A general view of the platform and first electric train at the inauguration of electric railway from Sheffield Victoria Station, September 14, 1954
Excitement at Sheffield Victoria Station as the first electric train arrives at the inauguration of the electric rail line on September 14, 1954 Photo: Sheffield Newspapers
. Victoria Station Sheffield
Victoria Station Sheffield in its heyday, when it was the city's main rail station, linking the city to Manchester and London. It closed in January 1970. Recently, there have been discussions linking it to both HS2 and a Supertram extension Photo: Copied By Sheffield Newspapers
. Heeley Station
Heeley Station and Heeley Bridge in London Road, Sheffield. It opened in 1870 and was part of the Midland Main Line. It losed in June 1968, at the same time as Millhouses station, further along the same line Photo: Submitted
. Tinsley Station
Tinsley Station, Sheffield on the Great Central Railway. It opened in March 1869 to serve the growing local population and steelworks. It closed in October 1951 and Supertram now runs on part of the line nearby Photo: Submitted by Ted Evans, Tinsley, Sheffield
. Brightside Station
Brightside Railway Station, Sheffield lay on the Midland Main Line. It opened in November 1838 and closed in 1995, when services transferred to Meadowhall station, built five years earlier Photo: Peter Tuffrey
1. Millhouses and Ecclesall Station
Millhouses and Ecclesall Station, pictured in 1979. It was called Ecclesall Station when it opened in 1870 and was part of the Midland Main Line, lying between Heeley and Beauchief stations. Entrance was via an overbridge on Archer Road. It closed in June 1968, remaining derelict until the buildings were removed a year after this picture was taken Photo: Sheffield Newspapers
2. Neepsend Station
Neepsend Station in Sheffield opened in July 1888 and was on the Woodhead Line which connected Sheffield Victoria and Manchester London Road stations. Passenger numbers eventually declined and it closed in October 1940 Photo: Submitted
3. tramrh, Oughtibridge Tram 7. Oughtibridge Station buildings
Oughtibridge Station buildings Photo: Barry Richardson (Staff)
4. Broughton Lane Station
Broughton Lane Railway Station, pictured on April 23, 1961, five years after it closed. The station served the communities of Darnall, Attercliffe and Carbrook and was opened in August 1864. The sign for Broughton Lane Junction is visible from the Supertram tracks Photo: Peter Tuffrey