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[robt]

The 'extra platforms' at Liverpool Central has always intrigued me. You would have thought Network Rail would have mentioned these as part of the recent Central report, but they didnt. I know there is something down there, but very much doubt its another platform.

Someone who works at Merseyrail seems to think there are two platforms! Liverpool: Would It Benefit From 2nd Station? - Page 2 - RailUK Forums

He is wrong, there are not two platforms there, why do people make these rumours up?

[Liverpool1953]

There was never a passenger station at Woodside. It was only ever goods. The date of opening is unknown but it closed 06/03/1961. The 1849 OS maps show a level crossing here but that was later closed or replaced by a bridge. The signal box was called Woodside Sidings.

If you look carefully around the map (which appears to be a Midland Railway 'distance diagram'?)and know your local railways then you will see it names several goods only sites and even junctions. It should not be taken as evidence of a passenger station.

Mike

Sorry Mike, passengers were able to travel from Woodside Station to Chester via Rock Ferry in the 60s. The number of times my mum took me past there, whilst getting the bus to my aunty's in Little Sutton! Happy days.
Steve

[Liverpool1953]

Hello oritelad - I may be able to help a little as regards kirkdale station. I
had occasion to use it quite a lot in the 1930's and if memory serves me right
there were no platforms for the fast trains. I don't know what stations they
served and my main interest was seeing them roar through the station
belching out lots of black smoke and steam and noise! On occasions, if the
time was right, I used to be able to take a stopping steam train as far as
Walton Junction which was also actually more convenient for getting to
where I was going.This train came in on the same platform as the normal Ormskirk service. And this went for the return service also. Incidently, I
have no recollection at all of any other line using the station.
If I may raise a point that you may be able clarify. Was there in
the 30's a Walton station on the Ormskirk line or was Orrell Park the next
station after Kirkdale? I only ask because I recently read (on this site) that
the present Walton station is now where Walton Junction used to be.
I have always had a great affection for Kirkdale Station -it was for
me the epitome of what a railway station should be. The photo of how it was
in the 30's - which I came across recently on another thread - is absolutely
brilliant!!
Good luck with your researching - Stan H

Thanks for saying what you did about Kirkdale Station in the 30's. My grandad was the head porter there at the time. Did you ever have cause to speak with station staff back then? PLEASE GET BACK TO ME, I WOULD LOVE TO HEAR MORE FROM YOU ON THIS!!
Steve Whiteside

[vic synex]

There was never a passenger station at Woodside. It was only ever goods. The date of opening is unknown but it closed 06/03/1961. The 1849 OS maps show a level crossing here but that was later closed or replaced by a bridge. The signal box was called Woodside Sidings.

If you look carefully around the map (which appears to be a Midland Railway 'distance diagram'?)and know your local railways then you will see it names several goods only sites and even junctions. It should not be taken as evidence of a passenger station.

Mike

Woodside was indeed only ever goods sidings. It was situated roughly where the Fords Sidings are now.

[Scouseinmanc]

I think Liverpool1953 is getting slightly confused with the old Woodside stn in Birkenhead.

[mikewturner]

Sorry Mike, passengers were able to travel from Woodside Station to Chester via Rock Ferry in the 60s. The number of times my mum took me past there, whilst getting the bus to my aunty's in Little Sutton! Happy days.
Steve

Hi Steve

Agreed but this was Birkenhead Woodside. We are talking about Woodside Sidings near Halewood.

Regards

Mike

[Waterways]

Woodside sidings are next to EFCs training ground at Finch Farm.