Photos of Wigan
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1957 Wigan Area Passenger Railway Network
Photo: Harry Gardner
Photo: Harry Gardner
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Item #: 14730
Item #: 14730
1957 BR passenger railway network from an old BR timetable showing many of the now closed lines in the area.
Comment by: Catherine on 6th May 2010 at 20:05
It would be interesting to see a map of today's Passenger Railway network just to compare it with. I love travelling by train.
Comment by: Harry Gardner on 6th May 2010 at 22:34
Hi Catherine,sadly these days the network is just a shadow of its former self.
What a pity that the powers that be in the 1960s didnt apprieciate the transport network future & legacy that had been left to them.
Comment by: Catherine on 7th May 2010 at 15:35
You are quite right about that Harry. It's a shame because I'm sure more people would use the train if the network and service were better.
Comment by: Steve Worthington on 2nd June 2010 at 13:11
I have a map photocopied from a book I own showing the railways btween Wigan Bolton Atherton and Manchester in the 1950's.
I highlighted the routes still extant, for display in our signing on point. The amount of closed railway in that relatively small area is shocking.
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