Hi all.
I am currently working on a rather large project, where I am map plotting every open & closed passenger station in the UK (hell, it's taking a while!!)
So far, I've completed the...
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Hi all.
I am currently working on a rather large project, where I am map plotting every open & closed passenger station in the UK (hell, it's taking a while!!)
So far, I've completed the...
http://www.watcha.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/picture/GreenLane.jpg
There's loads of broken off girders in the walls, I've always wondered what it used to look like. Did the line on the the bridge by...
Thort I'd bring this old thread back to life a bit :)
Here's another, St Chrysostom's Church in Everton. Demolished in 1972
...
It wasn't down to the GWR that Woodside was built 'the wrong way round'. It was always intended that the 3 modes of transport (train, bus & ferry) were to be integrated. Unfortunately, at that time,...
Thanks everyone for your pics - keep em coming!
SiM :)
I never saw Birkenhead Woodside for myself (a tad too young), but from the pictures I've seen, it was an architectural masterpiece! The station was huge, considering there were just 5 platforms.
It...
Hi AndyK
Are you the same guy who posts on the Southport Past forum?
Rgds, SiM
I actually did check it out earlier & was advised the same :)
So I completely understand your frustration in that regard. I'd be exactly the same. In fact, I'd be right on my soap box tbh!
"Just to clarify..."
Is Sarcasm your middle name, per chance? ;)
Here, here Andy, quite agree :)
You tend to find on a lot of threads (not just on this site either), that you make a suggestion & people who think they're in the know, dismiss it entirely & come...
Hellfire - didn't expect an all out war..!
Just to clarify; when you buy a train ticket - it is indeed for a seat. I have no problem standing if the journey is purely local. However, I would not...
JCE - I can understand why Both Central High Level & Exchange were closed back in the 70's, but to echo your point, we do live in a reactive way & not proactive. There was no thought for increasing...
I've suggested on another forum, possibly rebuilding Exchange Station.
I'm not entirely sure that building another platform at Central would solve the capacity problem. It may possibly do in the...
But central London is huge & actually warrants so many stations & them being close together. Liverpool city centre is tiny in comparison, so I really don't see the need myself.
Although I would like...
I don't think that putting a station in between Central & Moorfields is feasible. They are only 2 mins apart as it is.
Perhaps enlarging Central would be the best option here - actually, sod it -...
I think Liverpool1953 is getting slightly confused with the old Woodside stn in Birkenhead.
Yes, that's right - like I said, I will have to check dates & the reason for it's closure. Not sure if you aware, but it was the same situation with Blundellsands & Crosby, which was originally...
Orite Lad & Stan
The old Exchange station served trains going North to destinations such as Mcr, Preston, Whitehaven, Scotland, etc), so the 2 fast line platforms at Kirkdale would have primarily...
Why were people so quick in demolishing these great buildings?
Great pics as always Merseywail - keep em coming...
With the mount of pics betwen your good self & Sirob, you should think about putting together a book..!
Love the pics of Woodside sta - yet...
They have done exactly the same in Sefton Park.
My Pa told me that they've made a right mess of the place...
Absolutley Sirob - thanks!
You really should think about starting your own website you know.
You have so many great pics & it's great that you've shared them with us all.
Kind regards, SiM.
Absolutley superb Sirob - you do have some really great photos.
I am also from Walton (top of Spellow Lane actually, next door to the old church at the top of the road on the RHS) & it's just how I...
Hi Luke.
Go onto the superb Disused Stations website (Subterranea Britannica). Most of the closed stations in Liverpool & Wirral are listed, detailing opening & closing dates, along with pics of...
How could Lime St be extended? There isn't any room for extension to the left or the right of the station. Even if there was, there are only 4 tracks within the station throat, which would not be...