THIS VIEW FROM A CAB OF A DIESEL TRAIN travelling the Withernsea to Hull route is a nostalgic delight! Taken in 1957 the whole journey is speeded up to take just over 4 minutes. Expect to see Hedon about 1:45 in – but don’t blink! This video was found on YouTube by Justin Macartney of … Continue reading »
DID YOU KNOW? As well as its own railway station, Hedon also had a station at its Racecourse. Hedon Racecourse station opened 122 years ago today on the 24th August 1888 and was used on race days only. Horse racing ceased in 1909. However, the station was reopened almost exactly 60 years later as Hedon … Continue reading »
NORTHERN RAIL is offering a special flat fare of a £5 day-return ticket to over-55s who travel between any two stations on the Scarborough to Hull route after 9:30am. This offer runs until Friday 5th March 2010. To take advantage of the senior flat fare offer: Travel anywhere between the stations mentioned above Travel after … Continue reading »
