Stop!  by happypat

Stop!

On our way back from Lytham yesterday we passed through Moss Side where the railway line crosses the road. Lucky for me the lights went on red as we approached!
Just a slow passenger train that many moons ago I caught to travel into Preston.
I was doing my nursing training & was doing a stint at Moss Side hospital which was an old isolation hospital that Blackpool Victoria Hospital was using as a rehabilitation ward.
Sadly the site is all newish houses now & the hospital no more. I am going back over fifty years!

That’s the front of the train you can see.

Three good things:
1. A good cleaning up day...showers & all the stuff that doesn’t get done as often.
2. I sat in the garden all afternoon & read my book...finished it tonight ....called My Real Children by Jo Walton. I enjoyed it but it rambled on a bit at the end. A very different story line but easy to read...she writes well.
3. Cold grapes.
I traveled by train with my mother when I was young, it was a fun mode of travel.
August 6th, 2020  
Bep
Lovely memories...
August 6th, 2020  
Where does the time go?
August 6th, 2020  
Amazing what stirs up and creates memories Pat ! I am always so wary of this type of crossing -- heard of so many accidents !
August 6th, 2020  
Great shot
August 6th, 2020  
Nice shot
August 6th, 2020  
How very colorful!
August 6th, 2020  
Well captured Pat
August 6th, 2020  
Doesn't look like the front of a train here - no real engine look. It might be electric - no, no wires. Great photo opportunity!
August 6th, 2020  
How interesting it must have been to see your life pass before you!
August 7th, 2020  
The hospital may not be there any more but at least the rail line is.
August 7th, 2020  
Nice
August 7th, 2020  
Sounds like seeing this train has stirred up some memories.. dounds like a good afternoon..
August 7th, 2020  
@onewing Yes & lots of houses to use it too.....it must be great to have that on your doorstep although it was very slow!
August 7th, 2020  
@maggiemae No that’s why I had to add it was the front...I think it’s one of those that goes either way! Must be diesel maggie I think...it’s a very small country line with just a couple of trans a day I would think. Must check!
Just checked, this station is the Blackpool South to Preston line. Closed in 1961 & reopened in 1983 it has an hourly run surprisingly stopping at all times at MossSide. This is because it has to slow down as it crosses the road...I would think it’s used quite often for commuting. The NorthernLine.
August 7th, 2020  
Usually we curse when a train passes and we have to stop, but when we want a photo, it's a delight! Nice capture and it's so good to reminisce about days gone by!
August 7th, 2020  
I love a level crossing. Something thrilling about waiting for the train and then seeing something whizz by. You never know what's coming exactly.
August 7th, 2020  
This is a very clean, colorful train! Our’s are usually full of graffiti! Always try to read the books you’ve mentioned but this one isn’t available on my digital library card. Still reading the HUGE A Suitable Boy!!
August 7th, 2020  
good timing to be at the front of the queue and get this shot. Your afternoon reading sounds bliss.
August 7th, 2020  
I thought it was the rear of the train. Well timed capture and an interesting story to go with it.
August 7th, 2020  
@loweygrace So am I Lois....I had a break from it...it’s so hard to hold in bed! It will take me a while yet I’m only a third the way through it! The book I mentioned here was from the library.
August 7th, 2020  
@casablanca Yes I agree, I was a little disappointed when this one ambled past! I was all ready for a speedy action shot!
August 7th, 2020  
@jamibann I was quite thrilled when the red light went on & we were at the front too!
August 7th, 2020  
@dide @sangwann Thank you, yes perfect timing & the train was amazingly clean! Northern rail has lots of complaints but I thought this one looked very efficient!
August 7th, 2020  
@louannwarren We love trains....

@gijsje @mave @beryl @joansmor @samae @thewatersphotos @lyndamcg @allie912 @onewing @julzmaioro @pdulis

Sorry I started off replying to all but I was getting muddled but thank you all for your lovely comments! I appreciate every one!
August 7th, 2020  
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