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Pemberton loop line bridge demolition 1971
Photo: Colin Harlow
Photo: Colin Harlow
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Item #: 29282
Item #: 29282
The end of the line. The former Lancashire and Yorkshire Wigan avoiding line (Pemberton loop) it carried coal trains and passenger trains from Manchester to Liverpool Exchange, in was built to bypass Wigan Wallgate station from Hindley to Pemberton, direct.
The line closed in 1969 and lifted in 1971.
Catherine Bolton has more photos in item number 16247 and 12274.
The line closed in 1969 and lifted in 1971.
Catherine Bolton has more photos in item number 16247 and 12274.
Comment by: Howard P on 12th April 2017 at 14:00
That is a very high embankment, I suspect no HGVs have ever hit that bridge.
Comment by: Al on 14th April 2017 at 12:47
Great photo. Sad to see this old line go. Anyone tell what make that classic convertible sportscar is?, I'd say either an MG Midget or Triumph Spitfire, but the bonnet dosent look right for a Midget. My guess would be an early MK1 or 2 Spitfire, which are quite rare now.
Comment by: Colin Harlow on 17th April 2017 at 16:17
It's a Mk1 Triumph Spitfire soft top.
The one behind is a Austin 1100.
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