What's Underneath Sheffield Station? | The Megatron

[@ffrancrogowski6263]

I've been many times to Sheffield Midland station when I worked on the railway, but I never dreamt that there was the river underneath, and all that assortment of tunnels and bridges going quite some way. That Megatron is completely stunning in size. The amount of building materials must have been colossal in the construction. It must have been quite difficult to fit Sheffield Midland station in amongst the city buildings at the time of its construction, only the original line of the North Midland railway from Derby to Leeds was much earlier and went via the east of the city. Very well filmed, Darren, and many thanks for this showing.

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks mate

[@HouseFairyDIY]

I am a from Sheffield but I didn't know about these tunnels. Sheffield is full of rivers and canals though and I still have quite spooky dreams of being next to a river with lots of discarded items in it. It must be due to peering over old walls to look at the rivers in the city centre and seeing trolleys, bicycles and tyres!

[@SunnyD1865]

I often use platform 5A and wondered why there were wooden trapdoor style pieces in the floor. Thought they were good old cellar entrances lol. Knew a lot of the sheaf and stuff are under ground but I never knew they went straight under the train station - cool to see what’s under there!

[@AdventureMe]

Glad to help. Thanks

[@Bobrogers99]

Interesting to note that the Victorian stonework and brickwork is still in such good shape!

[@AdventureMe]

Yeah all in tip top condition

[@nickcastings1568]

And will probably last a lot longer than the way we build these days too.

[@retrorambles517]

I'm guessing some of the brickwork along the way is is probably pre Victorian

[@HouseFairyDIY]

The large stone slab underwater floor will last another 500yrs.

[@Ryan-dv3lc]

Because back in the day people took pride in their work instead of "lets hurry so we can go to the pub and stuff an 8ball up our nose"

[@Salamlee1234]

I used to inspect all these culverts under Sheffield and Manchester as an engineer for the council. Always felt like Indiana jones inside these culverts!

[@AdventureMe]

What a fun job!

[@tarqscam8491]

I was in sheffield in the late 80s early 90s when the station flooded. Now i know why. Thank you.

[@KLG-xx7yy]

Lived in Sheffield all my life and fancied the megatron walk each summer but never got around to it. having watched this I don’t think I could do it after all thank you for the virtual tour!

[@AdventureMe]

Hope you enjoyed it!

[@exploring_things_my_way]

Have to admit, I really enjoyed our day out. Looking forward to the next adventure that Martin invites us on!

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks mate

[@theairsoftsloth4801]

I would like to get on one of these trips how do I go about getting on one?

[@johnreed8336]

I used to commute to Sheffield to work . Been through the Midland station many times . Never knew all that was beneath my feet . Thank you for taking me with you on this subterranean journey . Thoroughly enjoyed it .

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks John

[@deanoobg42]

Thank you so much I'm from Sheffield and always love seeing the megatron tunnels and you done a first class video yet again

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks mate

[@shirleylynch7529]

Brilliant explore. At least you had plenty company with you. You had a great time and thank you for taking us with you. Superb filming and documenting ad always.

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks Shirley. I felt safe knowing there was loads

[@OkenWS]

Great video, fascinating underground infrastructure. As a water engineer I often see it on a map, but never in the flesh. Explorers see more of the tunnels than most of us do, unless lucky enough to tag along on a confined space expedition (with a damn sight more onerous H+S and a two day course...). I do believe, from a recent visit to the Blonk Street flats for the snooker, that the last few hundred metres of the culvert are to be de-culverted as part of a regeneration scheme for the horrible old 50s/60s derelicts at Castlegate Park. This video will then become an interesting retrospective!

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks for watching

[@plebjames]

John Shuttleworth doing a tiny gig under Sheffield Station - not even mentioned in the title! Mental!

[@Urban57621]

Apparently under Lime Street Station in Liverpool there are vast tunnels like this too!!

[@jvanhee71]

And Leeds

[@leebryant1973]

And hull

[@AdventureMe]

I've done the Leeds ones

[@markdonnelly962]

the ones in hull are the remains of the old gaol before it was moved and the original site turned into our current train station

[@andriandrason1318]

@@markdonnelly962 What is a gaol?

[@dfbiker]

Absolutely amazing to see what’s under Sheffield. Thank you

[@Dan23_7]

Ahhh Sunday is complete 🥰 4:35 Jamie 😁 He’s ace Those arches remind me of when me and the wife went to see a once in a lifetime chance to go inside an old underground reservoir near Chorley, I think it was 2014/15 They were capping it off for good (new houses going on top 😢) We got a brochure from it and some amazing photos, and memories It was “back lane at whittle le woods) It was huge and the brick arches inside were so ornate. Fantastic video Darren, thank you 👍🏼

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks mate

[@richardpowell1344]

Cheers Daz for yet another excellent video. I had no idea it was like that under Sheffield Midland. I reminds me of the 'dark arches 'under Leeds station. Amazing to see all the original stone work still in place. Thanks again Daz 😁😁😁

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks Richard

[@jonsumisu9016]

Great exploration. This combines two of my favourite things: little known places and Sheffield.

[@mrmurdock6994]

I worked at Sheffield for 2 years. It was great. Some good restaurants and pretty city overall. I saw you walking at the station and it brought me many memories. I never went underneath. It was enjoyable to watch your video.

[@petecotton2801]

Really enjoyed that Darren, Sheffield really does have some beautiful hidden gems. I've thought of doing the megatron tour myself and this has now made my mind up. Might wait till next year now though once the weather warms up lol. Looking forward to more videos from the fantastic Steel City

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks Pete. You should defo give it a go.

[@nickthomas181]

A superb vlog Darren,cheers.! All the best!

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks Nick

[@alxgu198]

I’m close to Sheffield and had no idea of any of this. That’s what makes your videos so interesting and educational Darren. Once again, fantastic video mate.

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks mate. Lots of interesting stuff to find.

[@martinmarsola6477]

An interesting trip in the underground waterway. Always different from others I’ve seen. Thanks for the video, Darren. Always glad to see you again. Cheers mate!

[@paul0gb]

MEGATRON !!! been down myself couple years ago. I wonder who gave it the name Megatron. The water level was quite high when i went down so cool to see it with a little less water.

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks mate. I have no idea who named it.

[@brandtfj]

Some of the finest examples of brick making, and brick laying ever to have them last all these years....😃

[@AdventureMe]

Sure is

[@ponyboymb]

Brilliant 🤟🏻🤟🏻 well done to you all. Great video 👍, & yes I think if you're Anyone - You've seen the Patrick Dickinson video 🙏👍, great seeing Martin and James and all the family of friends 💯🤟🏻🙏👌🏻

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks mate

[@tedlym.3390]

This was a particularly adventurous and entertaining episode. Thank you,

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks mate

[@richdarlowgolf]

Fantastic vid, as a Sheffielder I had no idea this was here, thanks a lot for showing it! 😊

[@AdventureMe]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@mrsgenehunt48]

Wow! That was so interesting, incredible to think what's below us. Great video 👍

[@thomthulbourne2336]

Born and bred in Sheffield, heard of the megatron, but never ever realised how big it was down there! Unreal video matey👍

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks Thom

[@YorkshireD1]

UTB

[@saraclayton-smithson5083]

Great to see your take on this fantastic explore. Heard about the Megatron from Martins videos already so nice to see it in a different light. Only thing missing was James and a brew 🤣🤣

[@AdventureMe]

James was in it a few times. But no brew

[@CoyoteMTB77]

Been a while since I’ve watched a video and was glad to see your content has kept to usual lofty standards 👍

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks mate. And welcome back.

[@MrChrisBarker]

Another great adventure.. 👏👏👏 fantastic stuff.. 👍

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks Chris

[@georgecharleston2597]

Wow, I've lived in this city for over 10 years and I've never known this existed. That's insane!

[@meahyaya]

This is genuinely one of the most interesting videos I’ve watched in a long time! So engaging and informative! I never once though that all of this was underneath!!!

[@AdventureMe]

Thank you

[@dazzle4416]

five weirs walk holds even more historical features starting at don valley all the way in to town, awesome walk.

[@lindamccaughey6669]

Loved that thanks Darren. I’m disappointed that we didn’t get to see best part. Next time you fall please quickly turn camera around so we don’t miss it. Not that I would laugh, total fib I would lmao. The video was fantastic. The stone and brickwork were fantastic. Thanks for taking me along. Please stay safe and take care

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks Linda. I nearly went a few times

[@davidberlanny3308]

Well done Darren!! Well spotted the Patrick Dickinson marking! would have been great if you bumped into him down there!! Good luck from Spain!!

[@lindseykaine-walley6339]

I'm really pleased you've come to my home 'City of Sheffield' makes a change to Leeds! I really hope you do many more videos here. Sheffield has a lot to offer. Brilliant video and a different outtake to Patrick's outing there.

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks Lindsey.

[@chrisogrady28]

Why's 'city of sheffield' in quotations like that?

[@simonbradshaw3708]

Thank you for another enjoyable video exploring some special locations. Look forward to seeing your next video.

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks Simon

[@DisneyMarkUK]

This is both terrifying and very interesting. Cheers D.

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks Mark

[@sarahillingworth2718]

Last time I went to Sheffield was in may for a few beers at kelham island.. never knew about these tunnels under station .. mind u the train from Castleford passes alot of tunnels approaching Sheffield train station 👍

[@JP_TaVeryMuch]

Wonderful adventure you shared with us, thank you. An encouraging lack of shopping trolleys too!

[@Blind-Ghost-1980]

That is so cool. I heard that part of the Sheaf is going to be uncovered near Castle Market soon. I also learnt in the last week that the river is where the City gets its name from.

[@DeneF]

I will be at the station on Monday. Definitely going to platform 5 to find that wooden cover. Great video. Many thanks.

[@jennyleewingfield6770]

Can’t believe you came to Sheffield xxx brilliant video xxx come back soon to our steel soon ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks Jennylee

[@KeithHambidge]

Fascinating stuff bet those waiting for their train at the station have no idea what’s below their feet

[@AdventureMe]

Probably no idea

[@havingalook2]

I thought I saw Martin and his James. That was interesting, a bit creepy, but at the same time fascinating. I so enjoy your videos.

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks mate. Yes you did. They invited me along.

[@fluffycolt5608]

Ha! A dry summer. I remember when we used to have those.

[@innleadair]

Very cool. Surprised at the lack of graffiti. I always take a hard hat for tunnels, mines, etc. Makes it so much easier not having to crouch down so low, because a bump on the head from the stonework no longer matters....

[@alans8948]

Another enjoyable video - thanks. I’m originally from Sheffield and never knew about all that under the station.

[@AdventureMe]

Glad it was helpful!

[@zoymills9868]

Love this, you've saved me a claustrophobic trip down there. Love all the engineering

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks Zoy

[@lindaallen9566]

I did this with urban tours the other week was great

[@xr6lad]

Good vid. Loved it. Think I noticed Mr Zero and his mate Jamie there in the background as well.

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks mate. Yes they invited me

[@jillwrigglesworth9829]

I had no idea that this fascinating place exists. Thanks for this interesting film.

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks for watching

[@Wedgedoow]

That was an eye opener Darren, nice to see Marcus and Martiins team all with you. I think I'll stay on the platforms. Thanks for posting

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks Pete. Yes Martin invited me

[@newagetemplar6100]

Think I just saw Lord Lucan in the background . No seriously though how interesting, respect to the late Victorian engineers and the men who built structures like this .

[@Sci-Fi_Quizshow]

Absolutely loved it! Thanks for sharing. Keep this up dude!

[@TAMSTERMAN]

And to think outside of Lego we can’t seem to build anything of a decent standard nowadays even with the technology and tools at our hands. Great video buddy cheers

[@mrbluesky2050]

on here ( tube ) there's a video of a guy in a dingy who paddled right down to the Don junction, used a big rock as an anchor to stop being swept away.... looked a bit odd carrying this inflatable through the streets though !

[@russellb1212]

Patrick Dickinson, a local legend

[@michaelmiller641]

Fascinating stuff, Darren!

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks Michael

[@waynepaxford7263]

Another amazing video I hope there more of these awesome video

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks Wayne

[@tomwhelan80]

Cracking video, thank you for posting. We have a few tunnels up here in Newcastle, I used to give guided tours of the Victoria Tunnel wagonway, also used as an air raid shelter.

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks Tom. Anything worth me exploring and do they still do tours?

[@griffog2001]

Open of my fave KZbinrs, always fascinating. 👍🏻

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks Daz

[@RobinHullBuilds]

Another superb video. I love your enthusiasm and your knowledge. Great job 👍

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks robin

[@arranwilkinson488]

Explored the megatron last year with my son and a few mates great experience

[@AdventureMe]

It was actually quite pleasant, not what I expected

[@arranwilkinson488]

@@AdventureMe seen loads of cray fish to

[@Design2winLew]

Fascinating vid as always , it's amazing what you do not know is there when you are walking around on the surface .

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks Lewis

[@markrobinson6129]

I've looked over that wall at around 17:40 many times, noticed the water and wondered where it went. Now I know! Thanks - that was fascinating.

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks Mark

[@lynnballington8467]

Hello Darren how are you love your vidio me and our Elaine got to Blackpool we enjoyed ourselves came home yesterday I have never been to Sheffield it looks a beautiful place you do a fantastic job you are amazing take care stay safe xx

[@AdventureMe]

Glad you had a good time in Blackpool. Thanks

[@Speb42]

I walk across that station most days to see friends, its so weird seeing my accommodation next to the buildings I go to uni in in a random youtube video

[@richardpearce1065]

Hi there this was very interesting as all your videos I think I have watched them all from Middleton to here you are a remarkable man and unearth things that have been nearly lost can I say just Thankyou for all you have done and will continue doing

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks Richard. Very kind of you

[@markdonnelly962]

Well hello there Martin and James 😂 great video as always, since watching your videos and martins I now have a deep love of culverts, might one day get to do an explore of my own 😊

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks Mark

[@hollimurray8856]

Another brilliant video! 👏

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks Holli

[@oddsandwindsocks5905]

Nice one Darren, waders were a definite by the looks of it .

[@exploring_things_my_way]

The official tour group that was following us were only wearing wellies. It was deeper than knee height in places.

[@AdventureMe]

Oh yes. Glad I had them

[@AdventureMe]

Yeah and they all looked miserable too lol

[@pinacmediauk7453]

Wow I didn't ever expect you to come to Sheffield, you should have a look at Sheffield's old town hall across from Sheffield castle market and Sheffield castle in the old Haymarket and exchange lots of history in the city, Sheffield is the 4th largest city in England.

[@AdventureMe]

Yes mate. I'll be back. Don't worry

[@Dave1976.]

You get yourself in some tight spaces Darren. Thought it was up Martin zero places to be. Then saw a brief picture of him at the end of yr vlog.Its Like a maze. Have to be careful you dont get lost depending on your route, or may not find yr way back. Very fascinating and historic, whats underneath the towns. A lot more cities and towns should open there's up, to guided walks. 5 * as always. Fab fab

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks mate. Yes Martin was there. He invited me

[@hond654]

Martin, James and DrainMaestro - Nice bunch!

[@AdventureMe]

Yeah the best

[@wizzwamf]

amazing our family were all from sheffield , we moved up to the north east of england just before i was born in 72,only remember redgates toystore and the market and an aunts house, my mum was chatted up by joe cocker in a bar and she turned him down lol one day hope to return to sheffield

[@AdventureMe]

Good memories

[@Tomyates91]

Awesome.. I'm from Sheffield myself and didn't expect to see the underbelly of the city like this! I'd love to do something like this but I'd be terrified of rats! 😅

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks Thomas. Lots of rats down there

[@personalcheeses8073]

I think they will be more scared if you

[@HouseFairyDIY]

and bats no doubt!

[@nigelgladwell1783]

brilliant video as always

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks Nigel

[@braggelbak]

AMAZING!

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks mate

[@sarahcrowther6267]

Well you chaps had a good day out. Always think it is such a shame rivers get culverted like this. Will see you friday night darren at Holmfirth civic, looking forward to it. 😊

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks Sarah. Yes see you there.

[@chriggle1]

I am going to send a link to my daughter for this video. She has just started at university of Sheffield and wants to know more about the city.

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks for watching

[@jetsons101]

Darren, that was a large group of explores. The maps on the left of the screen were great. Did I see Martin, James and Marcus?? The stonework is amazing, all the man hours it must have taken. The drain at 8:42, maybe that came from the Ladies and Gents train station toilets at one time. Looks like a real fun day you all had.....

[@Dan23_7]

Proper workmanship knowing it may never be seen but the crafted it as if it would be on show overground 👌🏼👌🏼

[@exploring_things_my_way]

Thankfully it didn't smell like there was any raw sewerage coming into the tunnels.

[@AdventureMe]

It was fantastic. Yes Martin and crew were there.

[@jetsons101]

@@AdventureMe It looked like you all had a great of exploring.

[@wisteela]

Awesome. Love that with the KLF graffiti. It's grim up North. Subscribed.

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks mate. Welcome aboard

[@pinacmediauk7453]

You might find Sheffield kelham Island very interesting all of the old Victorian steel mills and breweries cutlery works and stuff

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks mate

[@Geoffreytomlinson24]

Excellent Adventure.

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks Geoffrey

[@weebrahim]

Thnx for showing I want to explore it now myself

[@AdventureMe]

My pleasure 😊

[@adieshemeld2311]

Hi, Me and my brother Went down there a few years ago after seeing Patrick Dickinsons you tube vid. Interesting place to explore. That middle open bit was quite deep when we went through it. Anyway great upload enjoyed watching. just subscribed. 👍🏻.

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks Adie. Welcome aboard

[@johnj4860]

I think it was a Martin Zero video I watched and commented about the entrance where the Sheaf went underground. I used to regularly visit Sheaf House 8 storey office block to maintain the boilers located in a sub-basement. The river went underground via a trash screen with an automated scraper. One school holiday period kids were playing on the trash screen and someone switched off the scraper in case it injured one of the kids. Problem was he forgot to switch it back on again. Heavy rainfall followed and the screen blocked with trash. The water level rose so the station was flooded along with the boiler house in the sub basement of sheaf house.

[@AdventureMe]

Martin Zero was in this video with me too

[@damedavidfrith55]

Another cracking vlog 🎉

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks David

[@MJARTBYDAY]

Hey it's been a while since I last watched your videos on Butlins Filey .. Is there any chance of you finding out about Wakefield having underground tunnels and if possible, could you arrange to go down underneath Wakefield as it is something I would love to see in one of your videos. If it's not possible then that's ok too. I loved watching this video such a feeling of togetherness with your friends. Thank you for sharing with us all your videos are awesome .. xx

[@AdventureMe]

If I can mate yeah. Although I find that people don't tend to let me go in tunnels lol

[@MJARTBYDAY]

@@AdventureMe We used to have a massive market and lots came from all over but now Trinity Walk shopping area is where it was. I remember there were tunnels under the market and my mum had a friend who always mentioned the tunnels when we saw him. If you could try that would be epic. If you want I can pass you my email.

[@fatlad5090]

Great vid daz

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks mate

[@davidnm21]

Interesting and fascinating Darren thank you.

[@michaelkelly2708]

Ever city around the world have 1000s of miles of tunnels going from one city to another ❤

[@markshrimpton3138]

Thanks for uploading this. I had only a vague idea this existed. There’s a possibility some of my forebears worked on parts of this in the nineteenth century.

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks for watching

[@paulholden1967]

there is a underground canal that runs under Doncaster railway station if anyone new about there is a way of getting in through a tunnel near the river

[@empireofnoise2200]

that martin zero gets bloody everwhere

[@paulgregory1364]

Thanks for this, I've genuinely wanted to go down didn't no they did official tours.

[@AdventureMe]

Yes they do. Easily found online

[@therodge319]

Enjoyed this view of it, have watched Martin Zeros one too, who was with you on this one… Both epic videos

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks mate

[@MrHeavensoverrated]

Cool vid.. And here is some Sheffield truth.. All this Victorian Sewage Works was built years ahead of itself calculating land mass water drainage for 100s years ahead,.. and then Sheffield flooded,.. Yet the reason behind it is flooding is a story,.. before the Sheffield Flood the council charged for Road parking out side our houses so Gardens were turned into driveways but then the gardens aren't able to soak up the water,.. 3 year later Sheffield flooded millions of taxpayers money was used for extra drainage for this not to happen again,.. when all they had to do was stopped charging to park outside your own house.. All tru...