Report - Megatron, Sheffield. May 2014

[Meersbrook]

Megatron needs no introduction but here's a little history.

Sheffield Midland Station opened in 1870 upon the opening the New Route of the Midland Main Line.
The area was insalubrious and swampy. To accommodate the station, the River Sheaf and the Porter Brook were partially covered and the station built above the rivers.

Ponds Forge and the Electric Light Works were directly North of Midland station and also built above the Sheaf. The last portion of Megatron is now under Castle Market and was covered later.

This trip was a group one with persons from all over the Midlands and Yorkshire.

 

[Ojay]

A decent enough day for a stroll about underneath Sheff it would seem

 

[Lenston]

Great location and some good pics there

 

[Will Knot]

Nice report and pics there mate, need to get down their myself one day

 

[Stopford_lad]

Some very nice shots there pal but where's the arch ?

 

[paulpowers]

Some very nice shots there pal but where's the arch ?

http://i.imgur.com/j4ZfBZb.jpg

Always good to see Megatron, she's a stunner

 

[super nerris]

Great shots guys I love seeing pics of this place, defo one for my list!

Waders recommended??

 

[Leeds(Ex)plorer]

Great shots guys I love seeing pics of this place, defo one for my list!

Waders recommended??

Yes definately

 

[super nerris]

Yes definately

Cheers better go get me some of those!! What about lighting? Is it really dark??

 

[paulpowers]

Cheers better go get me some of those!! What about lighting? Is it really dark??

It's underground

 

[super nerris]

It's underground

hahaha Cheers paul lol

 

[1nk4]

this looks incredible! a sheffiled trek might be on the cards

 

[Perkins1994]

if you do hit me up im from the area and I do like exploring place like this I would come with you