Springs Branch, Wigan L.I.P Headshunt, 31128 Branch Line Society 'The Sunday Yicker' 1Z28 (09.32 Crewe - Haydock Branch) 09/06/19.
The Branch line Societies 'The Sunday Yicker' became the first railtour to traverse the new track formation at the headshunt of Springs Branch Wigan L.I.P today. This location viewed from Taylors Lane bridge was originally called Cromptons Sidings on the Wigan -Tyldesley - Manchester line, truncated to become the Bickershaw Branch. The new formation is for access to the new Northern EMU servicing facility being constructed and due to open in 2020.
Springs Branch, Wigan L.I.P Headshunt, 31128 Branch Line Society 'The Sunday Yicker' 1Z28 (09.32 Crewe - Haydock Branch) 09/06/19.
The Branch line Societies 'The Sunday Yicker' became the first railtour to traverse the new track formation at the headshunt of Springs Branch Wigan L.I.P today. This location viewed from Taylors Lane bridge was originally called Cromptons Sidings on the Wigan -Tyldesley - Manchester line, truncated to become the Bickershaw Branch. The new formation is for access to the new Northern EMU servicing facility being constructed and due to open in 2020.