Paul and I went to Salford Crescent, Man Vic and Man Picc today.
Couldn't see much change at Salford Cres, though there is change in the non-railway hinterland, with building work a-plenty.
We noticed 'new' mast bases on the west side of the tracks south of the bridges at the station's southern end. I say 'new' because we simply didn't see them last time which might because they weren't there or because we missed them.
Couldn't see any new bases between Salford Crescent and Salford Central, but the bridgework was striking.
No changes evident Salford Central to Deal St Jn, inclusive.
At Man Vic new hanging arms from which to hang wires in place more or less opposite the platform entrance. Several gaps still in the lightweight wire holders attached to the latticework between Platforms 3 & 4.
Gateline in use on a trial basis, ie people all directed through it, but it wasn't stopping anyone or asking for tickets. Customer acclimatisation we reckon.
Huge transfer deck to the Arena (?) now obvious and seemingly in use, but not by many people, presumably because there was nowt on there mid afternoon on a March Monday.
More 'slab' bases are in place east of the road bridge off the eastern end of the platforms.
Proper danglies in place at the eastern ends of the platforms.
Biggest and most striking change is to the western end footbridge, which my head tells me is for the better, but my heart sank a bit - the parapet is being raised by a good foot, maybe nearer 2. When completed this will end the view except for giants on tiptoes and people with ladders, periscopes or drones. It will, of course, reduce the risk of death or injury.
When complete the infamous spot where Graham and Paul have leaned out towards a wire will be well and truly fettled.
319s and 350/4s at Picc a fine sight.
Photos now added to the Combined Volume here:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/127646831@N03/sets/72157648494725811/
