algy Posted July 15, 2012 Report Share Posted July 15, 2012 Looking up stream at Acton Grange showing the main London to Glasgow line (foreground) and further back the Warrington to Chester line prior to building the railway deviation line embankment to carry the railway over the canal, to the right of picture is the Acton Grange navvies village - 22nd April 1893. Looking towards the WarburtonCantilever Bridge from Owlets Nest -5th May 1893. Looking upstream from Latchford to Thelwall Eyes on the left - May3rd 1890. Looking from Chester road swing bridge to the basin of Walton lock. Looking down stream from Cadishead Rail bridge. Loco on the canal bed at Latchford Locks. 1. Lock gate removal. 2. Lock gate removal. Lock gate being transported to Old Quay gate shed. Lock gate bound for repair at Old Quay Yard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracey Bennett Posted July 15, 2012 Report Share Posted July 15, 2012 Ooh, another photo of the Acton Grange navvy camp - thanks Algy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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