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    Worst examples of BR era "vandalism"?

    Just to keep on topic Thought of another & another local(ish) one, Birkenhead Woodside. Demolished in October ‘68, despite being the only listed terminus in Merseyside. Sadly, the wind up of services to Paddington, Wales & the West Country 18 months earlier was the start of Birkenhead’s long...
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    Worst examples of BR era "vandalism"?

    Of course, sorry yes. I was thinking you were referring to Liverpool Central! My bad… 1710071931 Thanks for this detail Dr Hoo. Makes sense re, the simplification of the platforms, concourse, etc. I cant quite remember Broad Street though, but knew that it had been in terminal decline for a...
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    Worst examples of BR era "vandalism"?

    Don’t forget this thread is part of history & nostalgia, so childhood memories are included. So what was improved for ‘everyone’ by selling off the air rights of half the station & replacing it with the Broadgate development? 1710000586 I think you may be confusing that with Liverpool Echange...
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    Worst examples of BR era "vandalism"?

    Although the old Manchester Victoria wasn’t by any means the nicest station, losing 9 platforms to an arena & being relegated to regional status, was in my mind BR vandalism. Coupled with the demolition of nearby Exchange, so much capacity was lost back in the early 90’s. Capacity that the city...
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    Liverpool Central High Level & Glasgow Queen Street High Level

    The former was built in 1874, the latter rebuilt in its current form in 1878. The designer of Queen St being James Carswell. Both roofs & gable end screens appear to be almost identical. I’m certain Liverpool Central wasn’t designed by James Carswell, so who was the civil engineer & could've...
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    Trivia: Quay side/ Harbour stations/ terminuses

    Has anyone mentioned Neyland?
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    Trivia: Quay side/ Harbour stations/ terminuses

    Birkenhead Woodside Liverpool Pier Head (LOR)
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    Railway locations that are now only a shadow of themselves

    Great picture Strathclyder, thanks!
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    Ex–LYR Southport–Preston Route Closure?

    I think what made it a good candidate for closure was the fact that the line was only electrified between Southport & Crossens. Had it been electrified all the way up to Preston, it may just have survived. Like the Exchange - Southport line
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    Railway locations that are now only a shadow of themselves

    St Rollox had it own station until ‘62 on the line out of Buchanan Street. Not many photos of it though & the name has always made me smile. Apparently she’s was a saint.
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    Manchester Victoria then and now

    During the ‘95 rebuild. Replaced with the bridge & pretty much filled in during the last upgrade
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    Trivia- most circuitous route between closest stations.

    There used to be a Liverpool Lime St to Birkenhead Woodside service. Much quicker catching the ferry!
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    Footbridge vs underpass

    Manchester Victoria used to have a subway linking all the platforms, which I believe was infilled during the 1995 (?) rebuild when the arena was plonked on top.
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    British Transport Hotels in the 1970s & 80s

    Just bought a copy from world of books for £6.75 free p&p!!

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