Manchester Sheffield & Lincoln Railway 1851 - 1863

[jaybelnz]

From Employment Records and census information I have ascertained that my great great grandfather was employed by the Manchester, Sheffield and Lincoln Railway between 1851 and 1863

1851 - census has him living (with his family) at Deansgate, Altrincham, Manchester - Rly Stn. Agent     
1856 - Empt record has him now living at Lincoln - clerk in Charge
1860 - Empt record has him now at Sheffield - Coal Traffic Superintendant
1861 - census still living at Sheffield (with family) & now Manager of Manchester Sheffield Railway
1862 - Empt. Record - Sheffield Station Accountant's Personal Staff List
1863 - Resigned

I'm really interested in the fact that the family was accommodated at the Railway Station, it was a big family, and the 1851 census show they had a servant as well!  Lucky them 

But I'm more interested in trying to locate old photos of those 3 stations at or around the time of the time frame he was working there?

I have seen a couple on the net, in later years, and with modifications. But keen to find the early ones.

I wonder does anyone have any knowledge where I might find early photos of these three stations? 

Done loads of searches, but might need a Railways enthusiasts help with this one.

Thanks if you can help!

Jeanne

[KGarrad]

The Sheffield station was probably Sheffield Victoria?
There were a total of 5 stations in Sheffield - Central Station was the last, and not built until 1870.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sheffield_Victoria_railway_station

Some info re the Manchester, Sheffield and Lincolnshire Railway here:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manchester,_Sheffield_and_Lincolnshire_Railway


Manchester Central could be where he was employed in Manchester?
The MSLR eventually became known as The Great Central Railway.

[Elwyn Soutter]

You could try this specialist rail site:

http://www.railforums.co.uk


They have a photography board and a nostalgia board. Perhaps an appeal on either of those might get you some photos?

[jaybelnz]

Thank You KGarrad and Elwyn, and I will certainly follow up on your suggestions. That's great.

Jeanne

[wyndham]

You could also try the 'Disused Stations' web-site; there are 2 Shefffield stations featured with photographs.

[a-l]

There is a newspaper called Lincolnshire Bygones that is sure to have what you need . If you google that name you should find something maybe in back issues.        Sue

[jaybelnz]

.A late Thank You Wyndham, sorry for the late reply, for some reasonI missed your post!

And thank you too Sue, I've just answered your other one! 

Jeanne 😄

[a-l]

Jeanne if you have any problems or find something you would like I can go to the office for you.

[jaybelnz]

Thanks  Sue, I'll let you know how it goes!  Much appreciated!

Jeanne