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Westwood Power Station from Wigan NW
Westwood Power Station from Wigan NW
Photo: Stuart
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Item #: 21795
GRRRR I can't be bothered doing any more!! Mid-70s photo.

Comment by: Rev David Long on 6th November 2012 at 22:21

GRRR was our reaction to these things being driven back to Springs Branch for repair with broken pots hammering away in the night as we tried to get to sleep - I think we could hear them at Lower Ince as they dropped down from Boars Head.

Comment by: Margaret Wall on 6th November 2012 at 22:31

Oh I'll do some for you then. Grrrrr.....what a lovely nostalgic photo, even though it's not steam, it's still good to see!

Comment by: Jarvo on 7th November 2012 at 00:29

Rev David Long...Are you Cullie in disguise? GGGRRRRRRRR...

Comment by: cullie on 7th November 2012 at 11:42

jeepers creepers you know whats comming next big D's is one good way of putting it but i like the big GGGGGRRRRRRRRR and what another massive mega beast this loco is. if your listen you can hear it whistle beast of all beast grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

Comment by: Dave on 8th November 2012 at 09:45

I remember in 70s they were doing work on Westwood chimneys.I'm sure you can just make out scaffolding.great photo Stuart.

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