Idly dreaming in maximum crayonista mode, money flowing freely .... Create a really fast Manchester to Preston route by restoring these L&Y fast lines right through from Windsor Bridge to the De Trafford Curve, full re-alignment of that curve (which would involve demolition of the relatively new industrial premises at the north end), restoring the Whelley Line to fast standards through to the non-conflicting Standish Jn with the WCML, and then using that good fast line to Preston. All electrified, of course. But dream on ....