Recent content by RayE

None of the line as been built over, their were plans a few years ago to have a rail freight depot at Partington but nothing came of it, worse luck. Don't think they could put a chord near Skelton Jct, built up area. The cost would be horrendous to reinstate this line, don't think it would be...

Even if the track from Skelton Jct to Glazebrook East Jct was useable, which it isn't and the canal bridge base was strong enough, which it isn't, full of holes where it's rusted away it couldn't be done. No connection at Skelton Jct without reversing and no connection to the Irlam and...

Having lived in Partington for 25yrs up till last year, in Sale now I have walked the trackbed between Partington and Timperley many times. I only took pics along the line, sorry. Will these plans affect Carrington Moss for the birdwatchers. On the Manchester Birders website there is a plan of...

Then to NRM 18th Oct http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/U50645/2016/10/18/advanced

Interesting post. I haven't seen pics of any of them on the other side of the bridge. Looking forward to replies on this.

The GM issue bus pass is a really good deal, free travel in Greater Manchester, train, bus and metrolink, can't go wrong.

Thanks Bevan. Can't remember anything about the journey except waking up in Norfolk.

Remember about 1960 going on holiday to the Norfolk Broads. Train left Man Picc about 22.45 on a friday night, got off at Norwich think about 7.00. Any information on this working would be appreciated.

Tullie House Museum, quite a bit of interest in there for the railway enthusiast.

Remember being instructed how to get to the northernmost platform for a football special to Newcastle in 1969. Hauled by a D200er :-)

I remember the steam hauled trains going along the line at Bobs Lane Ferry, Cadishead. They seemed to go across the level crossing very fast, no gates or flashing lights, just a quick whistle. As kids we went down to the canal to see the ships and mess about of course. My grandfather drove the...

Thanks, thats a relief

First day today. Now Northern have started the evening peak times can I use my Rover in the evening peak times on Northern. Will be doing thurs and friday aswell as finishing next saturday. On the NetworkRail website it just says not valid before 8.45 mon-fri, but as it been updated? Any help...