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    Mystery building ruin on Mottram marshalling yard

    We walk our dog around here most days and I've discovered a mystery building which doesn't appear on any photos I can find. https://www.flickr.com/photos/58585785@N08/35322176871/in/photolist-VPiozv-jELcfa-jDXsEy On this photo the ruin would be about 30 feet beyond the last of the ruined bases...
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    Manchester Piccadilly platform rebuilds

    I've noticed in a few old pictures of Piccadilly that there used to be 3 lines between some of the platforms (see link below) https://nationalrailwaymuseum.files.wordpress.com/2012/11/1997-7409_lms_2971.png Does anyone know if / when the platforms were rebuilt as I can't see how the 3rd...
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    Glossop station 1980s rebuild

    I've been looking at some photos of Glossop station and it appears that in the 70s and early 80s, as you entered the station the platforms were on the left (see link below). http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2925338 However now the trains come in with the platform on the right as you can...
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    Woodhead Line - plans to rebuild as a preserved/heritage line?

    Considering the amount of preserved/heritage lines and the interest there is in the Woodhead Line does anyone know of any plans to re-lay part of the line and run it as a private heritage line. I know that there is a group http://savethewoodheadtunnel.blogspot.co.uk which intends to reopen...
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    Crowden and Woodhead stations

    As I live not far from Crowden I've visited the site of the former station and saddened it's been razed completely. I struggled to find any sign of it at all apart from some overgrown bricks which could have been the edge of the platform. I've also struggled to find many pics of it in use...
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    Info on the Ardwick to Miles Platting Line

    Hi everyone, as someone who travels to Manchester Piccadilly every day the old track bed just outside Ardwick Station fascinates me but I'm struggling to find out any info about it. This thread http://www.railforums.co.uk/showthread.php?t=96367 threw a little bit of light on it for me but...

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