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seen somethink like it in amsterdam on all the Building's got told when there that they put rope round it and pull cargo up in to the Building so me thinks its to put the cargo in to the trans wink

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Thanks for the pics, Joe. In the first one, the brick arch you see is the tunnel arch over the Mersey Railway lines. If you look from the platform, you can see the roadway cutting into it. There's a pic. of this in my Green Lane picture gallery. I agree with Rentaclown, the broken cast iron bracket could have carried a signal. So, we're no further forward on the triangular building, but it's good to have some pics. from a different angle. I'm pursuing another approach. With regard to the other pic. you asked us to identify; this is a toilet for bears, which, as we all know, s**t in the woods.

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this train is about to cross over green lane and continue to woodside via the tunnel in the lower to mid left of the pic

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if you look at sattelite images on google, the triangle is directly over the tracks, but is far away enough from the open roof to justify it being a vent


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Originally Posted by rentaclown100
if you look at sattelite images on google, the triangle is directly over the tracks, but is far away enough from the open roof to justify it being a vent


I'd agree, except that it's not shown on the 1909 OS map (neither is the present booking hall). There's a link to the map in one of my previous posts. Since steam hauled ceased in 1903, I can't see why they would have built a vent after 1909.


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ah, needs investigating a bit then, an abseil down the triangle would tell


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Just an idea... does anyone here have access to a "Cherry Picker" ? The piece of kit they use to service street lamps, high or awkward to get to places. Usually mounted on a flatbed wagon or big tranny van. Noticed that there is a street lamp adjacent to the triangular structure. Hard hat, hi-vis vest, quick trip up & pan round over the top, look/photograph down, pack up and away !

Merely a suggestion !

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Either idea would work; only problem is how to get to the top. Anybody know what it would cost to hire a helicopter? grin
It's still possible you're right about it being a vent & the Ordnance Survey map has not shown it, but usually the maps are pretty accurate. I've made contact with someone in Railtrack who might be able to help.

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Morning, Pinzgauer; you posted while I was writing. Cherry picker; good idea.

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The geriatrics, myself & Pinzgauer, still want to know what "flumping" is.

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I don't know about FLUMPING either Chris but a google search came up with this

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As well as quite a few that are not repeatable. (everyone rush off to google FLUMPING)

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what he means is, his mate hung off it, then let go! brave or stupid?!




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flumping is the wimpy way to jump i.e.hang off to reduce the height!

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I learn something new every day! Even to reduce the drop by say.. a little over 7 feet, it's still a fair drop. I think I'll stick to the conventional (maybe boring) route to the platform ie. via Booking hall and stairs !!

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