LDECRexile
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As for material prior to electrification, there is plenty about on flickr but may be members are not aware of my two flickr sites which both have various images taken on the L&M line / Prescot -St Helens line over the last 30+ years (amongst other local lines too)- they may interest you?
Recent Images (since 2010/11): http://www.flickr.com/photos/8arail/
Past Images (prior to 2010): http://www.flickr.com/photos/8a-collection/
I am always adding to both flickr sites - it just takes time, that is all.
Cor! Thank you for drawing these to our attention.
A problem I have with flickr as a consumer rather than contributor is that I seem to be at the mercy of the originator's naming practices. For example, I've tried (not very systematically, I admit) searching for things like 'Rainhill 2012' and get all sorts of things such as school performances. I welcome people being able to put such things on, of course, but it makes searching for nuggets rather hit and miss. I don't mind wading through things I'm not interested in, but I suspect I am missing things I am interested in, eg if Fred labels his fabulous photo of a mast being put up overnight as "More racket last night, again" we're stumped. Unless you know different.
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There's nothing much happening on the Wigan branch.
I would guess they are prioritising a launch date for Liverpool-Manchester Airport over the rest, as Northern has said that is where they want to start.
I agree with your second para.
Re the first, could you see if concrete has been poured on Carr Mill Viaduct Pier 4?
If it hasn't, has anyone any info on when it might be? The pumping job should be something special.
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