Agecroft CEGB interchange sidings
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Agecroft CEGB interchange sidings
Image: © Peter Whatley Taken: 2 Apr 1976
A view from Agecroft power station's coal stocking area toward the connection with British Rail's Manchester-Bolton line, on which a class 40 diesel is passing at higher level. Immediately behind the steam locomotive is the pier for the large conveyor provided to take coal directly from Agecroft colliery to the electricity generating station.
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Image Location
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53.511423
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