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A lot of the 503's were cut up nr.Cavandish Wharf. Maybe these are the ones you saw Matt ??


Some piccies of the 503's burnt out at Cavendish Wharf - might be of interest?


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Thanks billy. Spot on !!

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Cheers Pinz - I got some bits off these units too - a roof vent, a destination blind and builders plate...


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Its a wonder nobody has mentioned the ghost on the platform.


Do you mean the see-through OAPs?!

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Has anyone used the stairs to get from platform to street level at Hamilton Square? I did it ONCE - and by heck once is enough. Must be 10-12 floor levels. I was knackered.

Conway Park is much the same but at least THEY post a notice at the station level warning you how many steps

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[quote=Snodvan]Has anyone used the stairs to get from platform to street level at Hamilton Square? I did it ONCE - and by heck once is enough. Must be 10-12 floor levels. I was knackered.

Conway Park is much the same but at least THEY post a notice at the station level warning you how many steps

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I've only just seen this thread. The second photo in the first post is, I think, James Street. James street platforms are straight (except at the Liverpool Central end) whereas Hamilton Square's are curved.
Regarding the ghost; I never saw one when I used to do night turns at James Street signal box.

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Originally Posted by KeithS
I've only just seen this thread. The second photo in the first post is, I think, James Street. James street platforms are straight (except at the Liverpool Central end) whereas Hamilton Square's are curved.
Regarding the ghost; I never saw one when I used to do night turns at James Street signal box.
you are correct james street is straight at the HS end HS is a complete curve

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