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Pemberton loop line bridge demolition 1971
Photo: Colin Harlow
Photo: Colin Harlow
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Item #: 29285
Item #: 29285
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, it 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.
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