Guide Bridge West Junction
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Guide Bridge West Junction
Image: © Peter Whatley Taken: 28 Sep 2013
The eastern end of Guide Bridge station with the junctions first for the engineers' yard and then for the Stalybridge connection, since 1990 the principal route for Manchester-Leeds services. The siding to the left once housed the Area Engineer's inspection saloon, while the large area to the right featured a further two running lines plus sidings for loco changes required on the Woodhead route after electrificaton.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.47454
Longitude
-2.10904