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by GaryFromWirral - 9th Jan 2024 6:30pm
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I think this engine may have been going to Birkenhead Docks
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Vulcan Foundry/loco works was at Newton-le-Willows (I think). Presume they headed for the East Lancs Rd. (Newly opened), Scotty Rd. Into the tunnel. Leave via the Dock Branch (tight fit maybe), then head towards whatever dock the ship was leaving from ?
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We've covered this topic in a previous thread but blowed if I can find it!
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Just found it... look up 'Gated roundabouts' in search, March 09.
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that was the one i started about the gates. and going up then off new chester road to avoid the bridge by cammel lairds..
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Looking at the Vulcan website, I reckon that the loco is one of the following:
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Certainly 4-6-0's and they look wider than standard gauge. Good work !
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Vulcan didn't appear to build many 4-6-0's (other than LMS & LNER versions), and the scene looked 1950'ish.
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The trailer that the engine is on in the top picture was owned by Edward Box and made by Scammell. It was later owned by Marston Road services and perhaps then to Picford's. There is one in the Leyland museum.
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just spent a couple of hours looking at Birkenhead vids here
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As a totally useless aside, did you know that there was another heavy goods moving company called "Siddle", they pulled out of the business, reversed their name and now make "Elddis" caravans.
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can make out Christian Street on side of building
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As a totally useless aside, did you know that there was another heavy goods moving company called "Siddle", they pulled out of the business, reversed their name and now make "Elddis" caravans.
Interesting bit of info; always wondered why the double D
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This looks like the same type (HPS) of loco with a different paint job, on the E.Lancs Road.
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