Northern Rail Routes

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Hi guys random question but does anyone know the highest point between Blackburn and Manchester via Darwen and the other way Via Burnley and Todmorden? This information would be greatly appreciated

 

[Mcr Warrior]

On the Bolton->Blackburn route, believe the highest point is in the vicinity of Sough Tunnel, about a mile from Entwistle station when heading towards Darwen, at 737 feet (225 metres) above sea level.

On the Burnley Manchester Road->Todmorden route, the highest point looks to be Copy Pit summit, about half a mile after passing through Holme Tunnel, and is some 749 feet (228 metres) above sea level.

 

[MisterSheeps]

summit of the Blackburn - Bolton line is at Walton's Siding, south of Sough Tunnel (according to https://www.turtonhistory.com/2021/08/railways-and-railwaymen-of-turton.html)

 

[Mcr Warrior]

summit of the Blackburn - Bolton line is at Walton's Siding...

That's the name. 0 miles 63 ch beyond Entwistle station. Believe there used to be a signal box and sidings for a stone quarry (= Round Barn?) near this location, but both the box and the sidings are now long gone. The railway line was once four track here, nowadays it's single track.