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Platt Bridge
Platt Bridge
Photo: Tom Sutch
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Item #: 17959
Black five loco, dropping down to Springs Branch from Platt Bridge junction. 1963

Comment by: Ken R on 17th June 2011 at 23:57

Just a great photo.A sight to behold, I worked on many Black Fives at Horwich, I wish I had taken photos od them all.

Comment by: micky east on 18th June 2011 at 00:00

she looks brand new it could have been 1936,instead of 63.she ,s a real treat.

Comment by: walt on 19th June 2011 at 18:45

inspiring pic ta for sharing colour negs must have cost then "? All my colour work is germany turkey india ish who is patron saint of ektachrome?

Comment by: Colin Harlow on 20th June 2011 at 08:55

What went wrong with our beautiful railways...this photo along with many, is evidence of a great railway system. Warrington Road to the left, the same place today is just a dirty filthy mess. Nice photo Tom.

Comment by: John B on 20th June 2011 at 20:09

Nice photo Tom

Comment by: Tony on 21st June 2011 at 20:31

This photo is unique!!! Reason being, the signals! If you notice, to the right, there is a home signal. It was placed on the opposite side of the track. Raasons to this day, rail fans do not know!!! I don't know!! Said it was unique to the railway system! All I can think of, was a sharp embankment. Any ideas?

Comment by: Tom Sutch on 22nd June 2011 at 08:44

Nothing special about the signals Tony, the signal on the extreme right is Platt Bridge junction's home signal for trains coming from Ince Moss direction.See Assorted/Railways/page 9

Comment by: Colin Harlow on 23rd June 2011 at 14:54

Spot on Tom, from the Fir Tree line.

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