The Humber Ferry - New Holland - 1970`s & 1980s


(photo - Kirk Martin)
New Holland Pier station in the mid 1970s with a Derby dmu in the platform.


(photo - Kirk Martin)
A line of coal wagons in the centre road containing coal for the ferries - note the small wheeled tubs for transfer.


(photo - Kirk Martin)
A fine view of "Wingfield Castle", in service alongside the pontoon, and the train leaving New Holland Pier station.
A second ferry is moored to the left of the pier. Mid 1970s.


(photo - Kirk Martin)
"Wingfield Castle" seen alongside the floating pontoon at New Holland in mid 1970s.


(Photo - Peter Brackenbury)
A two car DMU arriving at New Holland Town from Barton on Humber in early 1980s.


(Photo - Peter Brackenbury)
Two two car dmu sets at New Holland Pier station in early 1980s. It is likely that the rear set were for Barton.


(Photo - Peter Brackenbury)
The Barton train at New Holland pier 1980s.


(Photo - Peter Brackenbury)
A train from Cleethorpes, negotiating the Barton triangle, arrives at New Holland Town station early 1980s.

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