York Railway Station by if1

York Railway Station

011 - without doubt, the finest Victorian building in York is it's magnificent railway station, with it's huge arched roof spanning both tracks and platforms, and the whole thing on a sharp curve in the tracks. Travellers have enjoyed this magnificent building for some 135 years. The only down side today is the presence of overhead wires for the electric services which operate through here. Perhaps one day an alternative form of power will allow the wires to be removed.
Good shot. Of course the South has 3rd Rail :-)
March 16th, 2012  
@godders

Thank you Paul - we have snow in the winter up here near the arctic circle, so third rail would give power collection problems then if it had been used in this area!
March 16th, 2012  
Cool shot, like the POV. That roof looks fab!
March 16th, 2012  
@lizzy_lu123

Thank's Lisa - it looks even better when there is a steam train drifting through! Perhaps in the summer when the Scarborough steam service runs I'll have another go.
March 16th, 2012  
My favourite railway station, it brings back many memories for me! Great shot!
March 16th, 2012  
@louisefrance

Thank you Louise - it's a marvellous building to photograph, and some of the detail in the architecture is fascinating
March 16th, 2012  
Nice shot of the interior. Have you taken a shot of the exterior I am sure it must be a great looking building
March 17th, 2012  
very cool lines cool shot
March 17th, 2012  
@bkbinthecity

Although I have a few shots of the exterior, it's nowhere near as impressive as the interior - I think it's the lovely curved interior roof that makes it so attractive
March 17th, 2012  
@steeler

Thank you Howard
March 19th, 2012  
Wow Ian. I'm so glad you sent the link for us to see this picture. it's amazing. fav.
like the curved tracks but that curved roof is definitely the focal point of this picture. thanks so much for sharing.
August 26th, 2012  
@bruni

Thank you bruni - I do love this building and it makes a great background for shots of steam trains!
September 4th, 2012  
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