Manchester, Bolton and Bury Canal
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Manchester, Bolton and Bury Canal
Image: © David Dixon Taken: 11 Mar 2014
Part of the recently restored section of canal to the west of its junction with the River Irwell. Looking towards the railway viaduct alongside the A6042. The red-brick building behind the viaduct is Image I have been informed by John Webb that the unusual yellow-coloured train is one of Network Rail's measurement trains that tour the network examining the track at regular intervals.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.479604
Longitude
-2.262595