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I definitely recognise David's work..it's great as well as all his other paintings of the railway.

A painterly image of the scene that will continue to evoke lots of memories for you Anthony. Thanks.

Very atmospheric!

Great picture Anthony, Hats off to David Halliwell for such
a fantastic picture. Looks like a frosty morning with that
goods train heading North. I think the locomotive on the left is a Stanier "Black 5". I cant quite make out the number of the "Royal Scot" loco hauling the goods train.

Just has I remember it on a cold clear frosty night,You can see the railway buildings in the permanent way yard to the left of the photo with their gas lights on,which housed the Per-way cabin and shops department.

What a BRILLIANT painting ..

I will second that Ron, brilliant !

A beautiful painting, immediately recognisable as Wigan.

Hi Anthony John Cook. Superb painting. One error: You've written West Houghton and its actually "Westhoughton" One word not two.

The attention to detail in this painting is absolutely extraordinary. David is a brilliant artist, I sincerely hope that he is financially recognized as such.

David is a Wigan lad who now lives in Westhoughton.

The train on the right looks much smaller than the other and the houses are not right

Mick, are you naturally anti-everything or did you have to practice?

Mick it is better than any photo you have posted

In view of the above comments, I would like to point out there are two Micks who post on this group, and I think it is an excellent, atmospheric, painting.

Mick: I think your assumptions regarding the trains and houses would be best served if you were to have a recap. The railway track had been built on a plane different to that upon which the buildings stand, and as a consequence the buildings appear slightly diminished in size; the side by side engine boilers also tally in size, with each other. Further proof of the artist's resolve within this painting can be had by covering up the parts that aroused your suspicion, and for you to then ask yourself why the exposed remainder - which you secretly know to be satisfactory -, should have been accomplished so efficiently, while your 'further points' should, seemingly, have been accomplished so inefficiently. For my part, I'm certain that Halliwell had shown resolve throughout the completion of his painting; maintaining his obvious grasp of perspective. Regards.

O.K. Mick, one last time,....these are small, the ones out there are far away,.........small.........,far away.........,Oh forget it.
I'm only having a laugh mate, don't take it amiss.

Regards. Ozy.

If any of you train enthusiasts are interested other railway paintings can be found on the Westhoughton Art Group web site under member's paintings.it takes weeks for this particular artist to finish his paintings and he is meticulous in all the fine details. Well said Philip.

Its flat as a pancake, whats making some of you lot think its good is in the title, North West Station Wigan.

We have an Art Exhibition at the library in Westhoughton at the moment David has 3 pictures in it - see for yourself how brilliant he is at his specialist subject.

That is one fantastic painting..a lot of talent there.

Superb

Only just realised,the house I grew up in is there on the right...memories.

That's what you call the finer details Maureen - you've hit the nail on the head- so to speak!
Ps was there a light on?

I think it's an excellent painting, and it would be a good idea for the Micks to be Mick 1 and Mick 2 or perhaps one Mick could be Micky mouse. Apologies to one of the Micks.

Good idea Harry C! He's on about rats on PAD - mmm wondering about that!

Veronica and Harry C - outside of the fact I'm the Mick who likes the painting, I think the easiest way to tell us one from t'other, is the fact that I'm the Mick who uses apostrophes (where needed) in his posts.

Two Mick's on St Patrick's day....... What next?

Mick I have never had trouble distinguishing you from t'other Mick I always think of you as 'sensible Mick'because of your use of grammar and sensible comments! :)

Thank you for those kind words, Veronica!

Absolutely Pathetic! What do you want a Cracker Jack pencil or a Blue Peter badge ? I want my club to be only those who think like me and see the world like me , and those that don’t must be cast into the Duggie to chase Mick’s rats . Mick saw the picture as flat , it was his opinion, nothing more . To then draw this out to someone’s use of grammar and
punctuation, and then gang up on him with snide remarks only reflects ,in my eyes, on you . Also , Mick no all, My grammar and punctuation is worse than Mick’s . Nothing upsets me more than arrogance and those who gang up against someone who sees the world differently.
It is greatly concerning how this forum , instead of being open to all , is being narrowed down to those who think the same , and those who disagree cast out .

It's not about whether Mick likes the picture or not- he hasn't a clue about perspective so the the more discerning amongst WW corrected him. He obviously doesn't care about his spelling but the other Mick does- therefore doesn't wish to be mistaken with him- why should he if his opinion is different. It's all very well to have a different opinion if he knows what he is talking about!

In this politically correct world it is no longer necessary to know what you're talking about to have a valid opinion.

Further to the the debate re perspective. David tells me the photograph was copied from a photograph taken in the sixties. There is therefore no question that the perspective is wrong as Mick suggested. As usual Mick throws in his opinion and 'slinks off ' without supporting it leaving others defending theirs and he gets all the attention!

Correction
The painting was taken from a photograph!

The perspective is accurate. If you look at photo 5215 under steam trains it shows how large a tender looks from behind the engine. It is an excellent painting.