Hollinwood signalbox 1978
Introduction
The photograph on this page of Hollinwood signalbox 1978 by Peter Whatley as part of the Geograph project.
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Hollinwood signalbox 1978
Image: © Peter Whatley Taken: Unknown
The signalbox was situated on the Manchester-bound platform. Until the 1970s goods lines ran behind the box into a coal and general goods yard situated north of Hollinwood Avenue. By 1978, the box was only opened in rush hours to increase line capacity between Oldham and Thorpes Bridge Junction (Newton Heath). The box has since been demolished.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.52043
Longitude
-2.147015