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Salford Crescent station (MVE1 @ 1m 59ch). Windsor Link under construction. 28 March 1987
Salford Crescent station (MVE1 @ 1m 59ch). Windsor Link under construction. 28 March 1987
Sankey Canal. Widnes (Spike Island) Lock. 19 May 1985
Later Entrance Lock from the River Mersey. Grid Ref: SJ 5139 8420Sankey Canal. Widnes (Spike Island) Lock. 19 May 1985
Settle (SAC @ 236m 40ch). Memorial Notice on the platform. 05 July 1986
Underneath the coats of arms is written “Midland Railway Extension. Opened to Passengers 1 May 1876Settle (SAC @ 236m 40ch). Memorial Notice on the platform. 05 July 1986
Siddington Locks. 1990s
Locks 2 and 3 in the flight taken from Overtown (or Upper Siddington) Bridge, Grid Ref: SU 0306 9967 [TS-025-750]. Note the two sets of lock gate recesses from when the locks were shortened by 20ft in 1842. The use of Thames Barges has ceased by this time and the locks were wasteful of water, which was in short supply on the canal. In order to retain the original ground paddles, a brick arch was built over the top section of the lock as far as the new upper cill.Siddington Locks. 1990s
Site of Higher Poynton station (MRH @ 6m 40ch), looking South. 01 August 1986
Site of Higher Poynton station (MRH @ 6m 40ch), looking South. 01 August 1986
Standege Tunnel, Diggle Portal. 1960 or 1961?
The trip was for adults and was (probably) organised by BWB. The pipes are the propulsion for the boat; there was a diesel pump on board which pumped water out of the back of the boat, it was reversed for the return journey. The intake was presumably at the other end. Grid Ref: SE 0060 0793 [HN-018-840]Standege Tunnel, Diggle Portal. 1960 or 1961?
Steeplehouse, March 26th 1932, looking towards Middleton. (CHP1 @ 21m 35ch).
The right-hand line passing through the gate is the Killer's Branch to Middleton Quarry.. Straight ahead where some wagons are standing is the entrance to Smart's Quarry. To the left are the buildings and siding to Steeple House Station. The main line to Middleton Incline curves around to the left between the station siding and Smart's sidings.Steeplehouse, March 26th 1932, looking towards Middleton. (CHP1 @ 21m 35ch).
Stonehouse Bridge
Grid ref. SO 80493 04835. Also known as Bridgend Bridge or Downtown Road Bridge, part of the Phase 1A restoration of the Cotswold Canals, completed in 2018.Stonehouse Bridge
Storeton Tramway. Port Sunlight. Bridge under GW/LNW line (CRR2 @ 11m 56ch). 11 July 1987
Storeton Tramway. Port Sunlight. Bridge under GW/LNW line (CRR2 @ 11m 56ch). 11 July 1987
Storeton Tramway. The route in woods, looking North from West Hill Road. 11 July 1987
Storeton Tramway. The route in woods, looking North from West Hill Road. 11 July 1987
The Engine Shed at Middleton Top with 2F 0-6-0T No. 58856 outside.
This locomotive was previously: NLR No.16, LNWR No.2875, and LMS Nos.7515 and 27515.The Engine Shed at Middleton Top with 2F 0-6-0T No. 58856 outside.
The loading dock and site of the Black Rocks Stone Company's siding after the track had been lifted. 1968 (CHP1 @ 21m 51ch)
The loading dock and site of the Black Rocks Stone Company's siding after the track had been lifted. 1968 (CHP1 @ 21m 51ch)
The SLS /MLS Railtour April 22nd 1961. Enthusiasts have descended Middleton Incline on foot and are boarding a train to Sheep Pasture Top hauled by 0-4-0ST No.47007.
The siding to Middle Peak Coal Yard diverges behind the white notice board on the right of the incline.The SLS /MLS Railtour April 22nd 1961. Enthusiasts have descended Middleton Incline on foot and are boarding a train to Sheep Pasture Top hauled by 0-4-0ST No.47007.
The stone wall built across the Midland Railway's Wirksworth to Middleton Incline at the summit near Middle Peak, June 5th 1950. (CHP1 @ 21m 6ch)
The stone wall built across the Midland Railway's Wirksworth to Middleton Incline at the summit near Middle Peak, June 5th 1950. (CHP1 @ 21m 6ch)
The wreckage at the foot of the Hopton Incline from the accident on 6 October 1937. (CHP1 @ 19m 37ch).
The locomotive and wagons blocking the public road having toppled down the embankment.The wreckage at the foot of the Hopton Incline from the accident on 6 October 1937. (CHP1 @ 19m 37ch).
Top Hole Quarry, Hopton with a rake of LMS and other wagons awaiting loading.
Top Hole Quarry, Hopton with a rake of LMS and other wagons awaiting loading.
Trackbed of the Manystones Quarry Branch, 1968.(CHP1 @ 17m 75ch)
Trackbed of the Manystones Quarry Branch, 1968.(CHP1 @ 17m 75ch)
Two boats passing between Locks 15 & 16 or the Marple flight. 22 June 1986
On the right can be seen the small side pond, required because of the closeness of the locks. Grid Ref: SJ 9611 9952 [PF-014-380]Two boats passing between Locks 15 & 16 or the Marple flight. 22 June 1986
Walled-up entrance to Manystones Quarry Branch, 1968.(CHP1 @ 17m 75ch)
Walled-up entrance to Manystones Quarry Branch, 1968.(CHP1 @ 17m 75ch)
West Lancashire Light Railway. Becconsall Station and Loco No 8 & train. 21 June 1986
West Lancashire Light Railway. Becconsall Station and Loco No 8 & train. 21 June 1986
West Lancashire Light Railway. Delph Station and Loco No 8 & train. 21 June 1986
West Lancashire Light Railway. Delph Station and Loco No 8 & train. 21 June 1986
West Lancashire Light Railway. Loco No 8 & train at Becconsall Station. 21 June 1986
West Lancashire Light Railway. Loco No 8 & train at Becconsall Station. 21 June 1986
West Lancashire Light Railway. Station and yard at Becconsall. 21 June 1986
West Lancashire Light Railway. Station and yard at Becconsall. 21 June 1986
Whaley Bridge station (BEJ @ 10m 04ch) and Jodrell Arms. 05 April 1986
Whaley Bridge station (BEJ @ 10m 04ch) and Jodrell Arms. 05 April 1986
Whaley Bridge station (BEJ @ 10m 04ch). 05 April 1986
Closed signalbox on platformWhaley Bridge station (BEJ @ 10m 04ch). 05 April 1986
Whaley Bridge Transhipment Warehouse by Canal Terminus. From the Northeast. 12 January 1986
Black Prince Narrowboat "Thunder Chief" outside the warehouseWhaley Bridge Transhipment Warehouse by Canal Terminus. From the Northeast. 12 January 1986
Whaley Bridge Transhipment Warehouse by Canal Terminus. From the Northwest. 12 January 1986
Black Prince Narrowboats "Stanley Baldwin" and "Theseus" outside the warehouseWhaley Bridge Transhipment Warehouse by Canal Terminus. From the Northwest. 12 January 1986
Whaley Bridge Transshipment Warehouse by Canal Terminus. From the South. 12 January 1986
Whaley Bridge Transshipment Warehouse by Canal Terminus. From the South. 12 January 1986
Whaley Bridge. Girder bridge over the River Goyt at the foot of the incline. 20 May 1987
Temporarily out of use, fenced off and with a hand-painted “Road Closed” signWhaley Bridge. Girder bridge over the River Goyt at the foot of the incline. 20 May 1987
Whaley Bridge. Looking up the incline. 05 April 1986
Whaley Bridge. Looking up the incline. 05 April 1986
Whitminster Lock.
The first lock up from the Gloucester & Sharpness Canal, partial cosmetic restoration some years agoWhitminster Lock.
