Lost History of Bath Green Park Station [Somerset and Dorset Railway]
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- In this video we take a heritage railway tour around the amazing Green Park station in Bath part of the Somerset and Dorset Railway and learn its history.
See the before and after photos and find out what the station is used for now. See where the Somerset and Dorset Joint Railway had their wooden goods shed.
This is a very unique station as it has wooden platforms that can still be seen today.
It was once a hive of activity as a vital link to the north and south and is soaked in rich history.
Sadly, the station closed in 1966, however, the building itself is being looked after by Ethical Properties today, enabling it's features and great space to be enjoyed by the people of Bath and visitors alike. There is plenty to see and do, including a large market and even a pub and cafe.
Green Park station was opened in 1870 as the terminus of Midland Railway's Mangotsfield and Bath Branch Line. The station buildings were designed by the Midland Railway architect John Holloway Sanders.
It was built in an elegant style which blends well with the Georgian buildings around it and includes a vaulted glass roof in a single-span wrought iron arch structure.
The platform accommodation in the station was modest, having an arrival platform and a departure platform, with two sidings between them. The siding adjacent to the arrival platform was equipped with ground frame points to release an arriving train engine.
The station is on the north bank of the River Avon. The locomotive shed was about half a mile from the station to the north side of the main tracks. The goods yard was on the opposite side of the tracks from this. Access to the goods yard from central Bath was via the newly constructed Midland Bridge.
The Midland Railway's Bath branch had opened in 1869, but the river Avon bridge and the new station were not ready, so for a year the terminus was at a temporary station to the west of the river.
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I visited the station a few times in the 1960’s,including the S&D last day special. The S&D and Bath Green Park held a special place in railway enthusiasts hearts.
steve brings back memories as my dad told me some lovely things bath green park as started work in 1944 at the age 14
Well done, Steve that was really informative. Love your enthusiasm.
Fantastic Steve, cheers.
Great video Steve - thanks!
Love your enthusiasm. I used to trainspot on GP Station platform.I would have been around 10-12 years old. I loved those old steam locomotives and used to often chat with the drivers as they were steaming up. They'd often let me on to the footplate too. Happy days. I was heartbroken when the Station closed.
Lovely locale and history one of my favourite parts of the world. Thanks for sharing 👍😊
The S&D, possibly the MSWJR - like several others - proves that Pareto's 80/20 theory was force fitted, by a useless, overpaid man (one of several from ICI who leeched from the railways and tax payers) who served several other masters and not BR nor the general public. Yes the railways needed reorganisation but to attend a busy station at its quietest time, once, then state that it needed closing is not scientific research nor good management practice! It's corrupt in fact. It's akin to modern planning departments and permissions they give to wealthy builders, and likewise planning/building inspectors who claim that they visit site, when they barely have even looked at such via Google maps - corrupt, serving other masters and not the tax paying public.
The S&D, the MSWJR and certain aspects of the Southern would have been well used routes even today, if continuous improvement was applied so as to meet modern needs.
Steve I remember all this so well when we lived at Keynsham. The two engine sheds (82F) and the last Pines Express hauled by 92220 in 1962. It was always good to see the Midland engines in wonderful condition when they came back from Derby. Happy days! David B now exiled in Kenilworth.
Iv been to Keynsham station many of times... its nice to try and figure out where the line came in from Cadburys factory.. i believe the old steam trains at Bitton now?
Thanks for sharing your experience! its nice to hear!
Cheers!
Hi Steve. I’ve lived in Bath 22 years and didn’t know the history of Green Park until I watched this! Great video! Thanks!
Hi thanks for your comment, it's a beautiful city with a fantastic history... It was also famous world with for cranes . And we'll know for printing....
You might find this video interesting....
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What a lovely little video, very well done and most enjoyable.
Hi thanks for you feedback! Cheers!
More interesting facts about disused railway stations 🚂👍
Hi thanks for watching.... I have got many planned to film.. I really appreciate you feedback... cheers!
This was great! So informative and I love your enthusiasm! Keep them coming mate!
Thanks Daft Monkey! Very motivating words! I am hoping to follow this line first,as its very intrsting and popular tourist attraction down here. Green Park stastion was a link to and from the north for holiday maker's. Maybe some of your relitives travelled to this station in the past?
Cheers. Steve
Steve's Industrial Adventures I agree mate it’s very interesting! They most possible did all those years ago. Fascinating to think👍🏼
I love this stuff I had boxes of railway magazines I brought at book fair and the history in those magazines was amazing , upon our return to the UK when this madness has gone I want to go and see these places.
Steve many memories of the shed(s) at 82F. Interesting that the Midland locos based there had to go all the way to Derby for overhaul. David
Steve forgot to say thanks so much for this! David
Thank you for watching! Cheers
Great video loved it thanks just subscribed to your channel, keep them coming please
Hi thanks for watching and your support. Currently researching for more videos around the railways ATM. All the best! Cheers!
Steve Keynsham was always an exciting station. The Frys train as it was known used to cross the road after accessing their line from the main line. David
I've never lived in Bath but went to school just round the corner from Green Park station and seem to know a lot more about it than Steve. I do wish people would get all their 'facts' right before they take to TH-cam!!
Great videos more on green park if possible Steve
Hi, Thanks for you message. I am glad you liked the video and i will look into another video at Green Park!
Cheers, Steve.
Even Homebase has gone - More flats!!
Weren't the railways nationalised in 1948?
Hi thanks for watching!
This station was renamed in 1951Becuse The railways where Nationalised and I think the railways where Nationalised in 1947...
The Transport Act of 1947 nationalized the railways, which were taken over by the British Transport Commission (BTC) in 1948 and given the name British Railways.
Hope That helps
@@stevesindustrialadventures799 Bath Green Park closed in 1966. My dad, older brother and myself were on the S&D's final train. The "big four" became British Railways on Jan 1st 1948.
@@christophernewman5027 hi yes bit confusing I ment the This station was renamed in 1951Becuse The railways where Nationalised... In my video I have said the right closing dates. Sorry for confusion hope that helps . All the best cheers.
@@christophernewman5027 also how amazing but in away sad, as it was the last train. I would have love to have see it in it hayday! I have only seen steam in its birthday suit . I bet in its day it was more of a industry to be excited about!. As a small boy I wanted to be a train driver untill I found out they where not Steam engines! But did apply for a network rail job witch I did not get. My career has followed different paths witch I have a huge interest in and dose exsite me! So win win! Cheers