Ashley 288 Posted September 11, 2012 Report Share Posted September 11, 2012 Can still trace a lot of the route of the line aided via some still there former crossing keepers houses and bridges over the dykes, believe it was always single track and station was a terminus? Went on train more than once to Mablethorpe, recall a bumpy ride and at on point a big "u turn" where it was possible to see the engine and first few coaches plus last ones from middle carriages at same time (are you bored yet? lol) In 1950's did trains go there solely via Victoria? seem to recall catching one at Midland, also going via Boston? or would the latter at least have been on a Skeggy day trip? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,033 Posted September 11, 2012 Report Share Posted September 11, 2012 I dont remember seeing a station when I last went Mid 60s. Probably because I was on a Skillie's bus. Would be interested in any images of the line. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,458 Posted September 11, 2012 Report Share Posted September 11, 2012 Have a look at this site.....there's a lot in it, but it includes photos of Mablethorpe, as well as the rest of Lincolnshire http://homepage.ntlw...lincs/lincs.htm Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ashley 288 Posted September 11, 2012 Report Share Posted September 11, 2012 quite a few station pics etc on google (images) search, my photobucket has thrown a wobbly and I can't copy them. will have to put what I have on disk before I "play with it" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beachbum 68 Posted September 11, 2012 Report Share Posted September 11, 2012 Ashleys right about the railway line being single track, a couple of hundred yards further on past the leisure centre (the former station ) is the site of the turntable. Now then Jimmy, get them solicitors sorted out, me and the seasidewalker are waiting to show you the delights of Mabo, mind you, you dont get to see much from the bars. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fynger 841 Posted September 11, 2012 Report Share Posted September 11, 2012 Anyone know of any cheap places to stay in Mablethorpe or surrounding areas for just a couple of nights.....b&b or caravan ( maybe...)?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
.... 23 Posted September 11, 2012 Report Share Posted September 11, 2012 Always worth checking Ebay. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
piggy and babs 544 Posted September 11, 2012 Report Share Posted September 11, 2012 do you want mablethorpe or will skeggy do.we stay in good band b skeggy 20pounds each per night give anyone etails if needed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fynger 841 Posted September 11, 2012 Report Share Posted September 11, 2012 That would be usefull please thanks Babs. keep checking e-bay stu....not a lotta luck tho. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
.... 23 Posted September 11, 2012 Report Share Posted September 11, 2012 Try this one, Kev. It's Trusville which is half way between Sutton on Sea and Mablethorpe. I passed by it the other day on a visit to Sutton and I always think it looks pleasant enough. It's not by the water but in a quiet spot walkable to either of the above and looks to have it's own club on site. http://www.springsholidayestates.co.uk/trusthorpesprings/holidayletting.html Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fynger 841 Posted September 11, 2012 Report Share Posted September 11, 2012 Thanks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
.... 23 Posted September 11, 2012 Report Share Posted September 11, 2012 If anyone knows of any other inexpensive places rentable by the night , particularly around Sutton/Sandilands/Mablethorpe I'd be pleased to know. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,033 Posted September 11, 2012 Report Share Posted September 11, 2012 Kev you will need... Superwarm 2 and 3 bedrooms per night 4th Sept to 20th Dec £70pn! Cheapest van is £45! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fynger 841 Posted September 11, 2012 Report Share Posted September 11, 2012 what would we use 2 and 3 bedrooms for when we just wanna be there for 1 or 2 nights max....theres only us 2. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
StephenFord 866 Posted September 11, 2012 Report Share Posted September 11, 2012 Ashley (post #101) - I wonder if it was going to Skeggy where you noticed that very sharp curve, which would likely have been the south link onto the Skegness branch just south of Firsby. In the 1950s MOST trains to Skeggy (and Mablethorpe) went from Victoria - but it was possible to go from Midland (usually excursion trains that had started elsewhere than Nottingham. I seem to remember reading that it was a bit of a performance, because they had to reverse over a link into London Road Low Level before heading off towards Netherfield etc. Trains to Skeg and Mabo went the same way - Grantham avoiding line, Sleaford, Boston, and then the Skeg ones turned (sharp) right just before Firsby, while Mabo went straight on up the Grimsby line to Willoughby then Sutton on Sea. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
.... 23 Posted September 11, 2012 Report Share Posted September 11, 2012 what would we use 2 and 3 bedrooms for when we just wanna be there for 1 or 2 nights max....theres only us 2. If you find some accommodation for two people for less than £45 a night pop it on here will you Kev. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jimmy87notts 22 Posted September 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2012 It was a double track and it wasnt a terminus, Carried on to Louth, Some good pictures here. http://www.disused-stations.org.uk/m/mablethorpe/index.shtml Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ashley 288 Posted September 11, 2012 Report Share Posted September 11, 2012 To be honest can't remember, but still suspect going to Mablethorpe as I recall seeing it more than once and far as I recall only went to Skegness once via train. In a book somewhere (can't find it) I have a picture of a sunday excursion going to Mablethorpe on the former GNR line, the train was just passing the Suburban junction at Woodthorpe think early 1950's text didn't say where it started from though Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,458 Posted September 11, 2012 Report Share Posted September 11, 2012 Ashley (post #101) - I wonder if it was going to Skeggy where you noticed that very sharp curve, which would likely have been the south link onto the Skegness branch just south of Firsby. Trains to Skeg and Mabo went the same way - Grantham avoiding line, Sleaford, Boston, and then the Skeg ones turned (sharp) right just before Firsby, while Mabo went straight on up the Grimsby line to Willoughby then Sutton on Sea. Here's a view of Firsby today. You can see the former railway line, and a sharp curve south of the station - which I guess was on Station Road. I'd bet you could see the front of the train from the rear (or vice-versa) at that point https://maps.google....ed Kingdom&z=15 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
StephenFord 866 Posted September 11, 2012 Report Share Posted September 11, 2012 Stu, that's the curve I was thinking of at Firsby. Ashley, the only other curve I can think of that fits the bill is just coming into Boston where there is a sharp left-hander (the line from Grantham used to join the main line from Peterborough to Grimsby at this point). As for excursion at Suburban Junction - I guess it would be coming from Derby Friargate, or possibly down the GNR's Leen Valley branch - though I think trains to the coast from that way tended to go north through Mansfield Central, then Edwinstowe and Lincoln. But in them days excursions sometimes went by strange routes to add a few extra picking up stations. Anyway, heading (east?) through Suburban Junction would mean Mapperley tunnel, then joining the Grantham line at Colwick. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,458 Posted September 11, 2012 Report Share Posted September 11, 2012 Stu, that's the curve I was thinking of at Firsby. Nearly right Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jimmy87notts 22 Posted September 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2012 Going as fast as we can beachbum, Its one strip of land outside our house that is holding us up. No one can find who owns it, we thought we sorted this out as land registry went back to 1750 and sorted it, however they are now not satisfied and now want to come and take pictures, so it could be November before we get up there now . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
piggy and babs 544 Posted September 11, 2012 Report Share Posted September 11, 2012 kev google merry dale skeggness thats the one wehave stayed the last two years not posh but clean and confy good breackfast for 20 pounds per person per nightour room had ensuit bathroom. kathy and colinwho run it friendly and very helpful 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,033 Posted September 12, 2012 Report Share Posted September 12, 2012 Merrydale Hotel Skegness - Skegness Guest House Accommodation Four Nights Monday - Friday or any Seven Nights £9.99 Per Person Per Night Bed & Breakfast Winter Special 3rd October 2011 - 1st April 2012 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,033 Posted September 12, 2012 Report Share Posted September 12, 2012 Looks OK to me Babs Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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