Liverpool and Manchester Railway Trust
Liverpool and Manchester Railway Trust
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Відео

The dynamic nature of trains crossing Chat Moss on the Liverpool & Manchester Railway.
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Astley sits on Chat Moss, a 10,000 peat bog morass west of Manchester, that civil engineering goes around and not across. The Liverpool and Manchester Railway was the first large scale project to challenge this wild, untamed terrane. George Stephenson spent three years trying to drain the route and build a stone embankment consisting of many thousand cubic yards of stone. But, were there was no...
The Spring fed drinking trough in the 1829 Passenger Tunnel at Edge Hill Engine Station
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Cut into the tunnel wall to allow the horses or other beasts of burden to grab a drink after completing the thirsty work of pulling passenger coaches from the cutting to the Crown Street Station
Wapping Tunnel/Passenger Tunnel accidental breakthrough
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The Wapping Tunnel and the Passenger Tunnel in Edge Hill are inches apart and actually merge at the site of this little accident.
Facebook Live Broadcast 31-08-2022
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We went back into the Edge Hill Engine station cutting today and this was our live Facebook broadcast.
Edge Hill Engine Station - North West Tonight Evening News
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News item with the Trust discussing the Cutting being awarded Monument status by the Secretary of State
Rocket unloaded at Liverpool Museum (1980)
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Our Chairman Eric Shenton unearthed this broadcast in his collection and posted it (ua-cam.com/video/cfZNQlDDTkg/v-deo.html) We did not know he posted it to UA-cam and so we have been busy colour correcting it to post here. So now you can enjoy the before and after.
Visit to the Edge Hill cutting and the Wapping Tunnel 16/09/2020
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We recently visited the location where all modern railways started on the 15th September 1830. The Edge Hill cutting has had many names including the Chatsworth and the Cavendish cutting. The main area was the Edge Hill engine station or the Brickfield station, where the early locomotives were attached/detached from their trains, which were then pulled through the small passenger tunnel to Crow...
Drone footage of L&MR Edge Hill cutting west wall and chimney base.
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With thanks to St. Anne's Catholic Primary School for letting us survey and film the original infrastructure that lives at the bottom of their playground.
2017 visit to Wapping Tunnel and the Southern crows foot
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Chris brought his Go-Pro on our last visit to the tunnel, and we have finally put the footage together. With thanks to Beers for access to their land to get into the southern portal. Some music by www.purple-planet.com/
Cheshire Lines Committee Tunnels under Liverpool
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The last in a series of videos showing the path of the railway tunnels into Liverpool and their structures on the surface. This video follows the Cheshire Lines Committee route into the city from Manchester to Liverpool Central. It is now used by MerseyTravel's underground network but was originally used by mainline trains on the surface. Music: www.purple-planet.com/ & Bensound
Wapping Tunnel visit 3 Sept 2018
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Wapping Tunnel visit 3 Sept 2018
Edge Hill Rail Trail 1980
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Edge Hill Rail Trail 1980
North Liverpool Loop Line (N3L)
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North Liverpool Loop Line (N3L)
Chuffed to Bits
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Chuffed to Bits
Journey along the Wapping Tunnel
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Journey along the Wapping Tunnel
Victoria(red)/Waterloo(blue) Tunnels in Liverpool (Mk II)
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Victoria(red)/Waterloo(blue) Tunnels in Liverpool (Mk II)
The Bootle Branch Line
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The Bootle Branch Line
The Grand British Experimental Railway of 1830
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The Grand British Experimental Railway of 1830

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @michaelkelly2708
    @michaelkelly2708 Місяць тому

    History is lieing

  • @michaelkelly2708
    @michaelkelly2708 Місяць тому

    Tartaria and the mudfloods UA-cam 😊

  • @michaelkelly2708
    @michaelkelly2708 Місяць тому

    Tartarian Empire structures built long before we are told, that's why so much has been destroyed,discussed and hidden 😊

  • @clairemcdonald6358
    @clairemcdonald6358 2 місяці тому

    Loved this, thank you 😊

  • @clairemcdonald6358
    @clairemcdonald6358 2 місяці тому

    Brilliant birds eye view footage, love this 😊

  • @walriley48
    @walriley48 3 місяці тому

    Bloody hell, it about time too. Ground zero for the global modern railway system and look at the state of it.

  • @jed5811
    @jed5811 4 місяці тому

    Your missing a shaft

  • @billyedwards6941
    @billyedwards6941 6 місяців тому

    Imagine if the Americans invented the railways , edge hill would be sacred with uniformed staff and a visitor centre and restaurant, but what do our chiefs do in England ? Sweet fa , especially up in the north

  • @TheHandsomeman
    @TheHandsomeman 8 місяців тому

    When we were kids, we walk to the end of this tunnel, with fire torches, its around a mile long.

  • @uingaeoc3905
    @uingaeoc3905 11 місяців тому

    This route needs repurposing for modern transport needs. Crucial for expansion of Merseyrail. into the Wapping Tunnel.

    • @TrumpetGuy26
      @TrumpetGuy26 7 місяців тому

      I heard something about Merseyrail wanting to use it but that was a while ago, honestly I’d rather it just be preserved or something. I’d love to go down there one day

    • @uingaeoc3905
      @uingaeoc3905 7 місяців тому

      @@TrumpetGuy26 It is 'being preserved' as you suggest and therefore 'safeguarded' so it could be reutilised as infrastructure for Merseyrail expansion then it must be. that is the very best form of 'preservation'.

  • @ELIJA40
    @ELIJA40 11 місяців тому

    Wow! Excellent.

  • @QLDrailfan798
    @QLDrailfan798 Рік тому

    wow, but do they replace brushwood or at lest like do daily check-ups to make sure everything is fine?

    • @liverpoolandmanchesterrailway
      @liverpoolandmanchesterrailway Рік тому

      I think drivers would report anything different happening to Network Rail. They cannot monitor this stretch on a daily basis, that would be too intensive.

    • @QLDrailfan798
      @QLDrailfan798 Рік тому

      well, if drivers do report anything different then that's good.

    • @kermito3659
      @kermito3659 Рік тому

      I recently heard a rumour from someone on the rmweb that they send someone down once a decade in some scuba gear to check up. The last inspection was in 2018, and apparently it was found that they needed 5 more twigs under there to prevent excessive dynamic deformation.

    • @QLDrailfan798
      @QLDrailfan798 Рік тому

      @@kermito3659 geez, just 5 twigs almost destroyed the whole line?

    • @kermito3659
      @kermito3659 Рік тому

      @@QLDrailfan798 serviceability and ultimate limit states are two different factors. And yes, people care that much about something that small when realistically it has no impact on the end result. Look at the stupidity of eurocode 1, it fails to even understand modern drylining systems

  • @JosephRawsthorne31
    @JosephRawsthorne31 Рік тому

    If it was London then this line would be in use, but as its northern England then there no chance

  • @antigoogleman1135
    @antigoogleman1135 Рік тому

    In the future when the city Council kop on to this world first heritage It will be a great tourist attraction.. But for now...

  • @bewseybill3691
    @bewseybill3691 Рік тому

    Why do you have to play (music) over people who are trying to speak. Very irritating!

  • @wavesnbikes
    @wavesnbikes Рік тому

    Clicked because thumbnail gave me "Henry's Tunnel" vibes. Was amazed with what I learned. Kudos!

  • @Froobyone
    @Froobyone Рік тому

    Fascinating and a triumph for railway history.

  • @furness804productions
    @furness804productions Рік тому

    These guys were geniuses. A simple cheat that they made so monumental!

  • @rez4405
    @rez4405 Рік тому

    Such wonderful engendering

  • @maybesomeday2596
    @maybesomeday2596 Рік тому

    Outstanding. So much historical railway infrastructure has been lost over time…it warms the heart to discover such an important site shall be preserved and eventually restored.

  • @SteamCrane
    @SteamCrane Рік тому

    Wonderful video, but I'm viewing it a 0.25 speed because the images flip by so fast. Still a great video.

  • @oldwobble916
    @oldwobble916 Рік тому

    Interesting, but why the irritating music while people are talking at the same time.

  • @KiwiGraggle
    @KiwiGraggle Рік тому

    Love these old relics left from an era when Britain had something going for it. Same here in SE Welsh valleys, lots of old railway lines, abandoned stations, I love it, really love riding along them and imagining what it was like back in them days.

  • @Ichwillkeinenaliascheisyoutube

    I can`t wait to see it , when it is restored to good condition.....

  • @ChrisCanary
    @ChrisCanary Рік тому

    Will it be restored with the arch and towers? Was it always a RR cut or was there a canal there first?

  • @1936Studebaker
    @1936Studebaker Рік тому

    So glad this has happened, countries like mine would kill for that type of history. If the foundations still exist for the two original stream engine towers it would be nice to see them rebuilt along with the arch if original plans still exists, I don't think it would take away from the site in any way as revealing the cable system after all that time didn't detract from the site overall, it just enhanced it and returned it to it's originally status.

    • @liverpoolandmanchesterrailway
      @liverpoolandmanchesterrailway Рік тому

      That would not be possible, I am afraid. Mainly for the reason that ing the 1860s, the south wall of the cutting was cut back by around seven feet. So if an attempt was made to rebuild the arch, it would be seven feet away from the wall.

  • @kpdvw
    @kpdvw Рік тому

    so easy to let things go to hell and then with huge expense restore/rebuild them.....

  • @TheGramophoneGirl
    @TheGramophoneGirl Рік тому

    Does this just mean they can remove the trees and grass? or can they make it safe where appropriate? or does it mean that they can reinstate the old steps and so on, whilst keeping it in keeping with it's original status? Will it always just be a ruin like an old castle or abbey?

    • @liverpoolandmanchesterrailway
      @liverpoolandmanchesterrailway Рік тому

      It means maintaining the fabric of the site and not letting it deteriorate. But yes, it will remain like an old castle or Abbey. We can submit requests to the Department of culture to do work on it, but we could never rebuild the Moorish Arch or anything like that.

    • @TheGramophoneGirl
      @TheGramophoneGirl Рік тому

      @@liverpoolandmanchesterrailway Ah, thanks. Still, that's good. It allows it to be tided up and stop it deteriorating further. I guess you could have static displays or similar in a way where they wouldn't change the fabric. I think it could so easily become a great tourist attraction - for all the reasons given in the video.

  • @gregbolitho9775
    @gregbolitho9775 Рік тому

    The wheels of Governement grind so slow, you can walk faster.

  • @stephensmith4480
    @stephensmith4480 Рік тому

    If I had a pound for every time I walked up and down The Wapping siding I could have retired Ages ago.

  • @glyno5594
    @glyno5594 Рік тому

    This is excellent news, I thought it was doomed to irrevocable deterioration

  • @TLGvideos
    @TLGvideos Рік тому

    Great news! Can't wait to see how it progresses. 👍

  • @caramelldansen2204
    @caramelldansen2204 Рік тому

    Surely, if the Liverpool Extension Line were to be reinstated, Aintree would be the Liverpool North Parkway?! It must be!

    • @liverpoolandmanchesterrailway
      @liverpoolandmanchesterrailway Рік тому

      I would say that Kirkdale would be the major hub. The Extension would need a new spur at Rice Lane to bring it into the city since the original route has been built over. This would make the line a full loop, and you can also connect it to the Boole Branch, which would get you to more inner-city stations.

    • @caramelldansen2204
      @caramelldansen2204 Рік тому

      @@liverpoolandmanchesterrailway I would agree with that. I figured the bus connectivity and nearby landmark would suffice.

  • @MartinBrenner
    @MartinBrenner Рік тому

    Excellent! Heard of this first from Martin Zero on his excellent exploration channel. I'm fascinated by the engineering works of the early railway history. An interesting "zero emission" solution.

  • @davids8449
    @davids8449 Рік тому

    I use to go to Hadlow Railway station it was a lovely place built 1866 quite discontinued station..Now in 2023 it is bloody awful coffee is Being served on the platform with table's and chairs and almost being poured down the public's throat's with a funnel you cannot move with table and chairs all over the station...The station Toilet is now unisex sex ....when you talk to the people who maintain the station for the council and say they did not have unisex Toilets in 1866 and complain they just look at you and say we need the extra room for coffee ect.............. another example I would go with the family to a nice 17th century inn near Chester ( THE GOLDEN GROVE ) down a quiet lane the listing was taken off the inn demolished and now houses are their ... These are only two examples......

  • @davids8449
    @davids8449 Рік тому

    Unfortunately there is nothing left of britain in 2023.........your heart is in the right place....but may as well fill it in and build a Happy Eater Restaurant........ britain is finished a long time ago

  • @flyingcod14
    @flyingcod14 Рік тому

    I passed that Crown St vent everyday whilst walking to Uni, never realised the important of it in regards to the birth of railways worldwide. Excellent video and awesome music. 👍

  • @alanharwood1636
    @alanharwood1636 Рік тому

    Excellent news. This site is of the upmost importance in railway history and is long overdue for some care and attention.

  • @thisisbob1001
    @thisisbob1001 Рік тому

    Good news

  • @dcarbs2979
    @dcarbs2979 Рік тому

    Looks that Thomas Tank episode when Henry gets bricked in.

  • @merseydave1
    @merseydave1 Рік тому

    As I am not an elected councillor anymore, I want to be an active member of your organisation helping out in restoring this wonderfull site

  • @alanmolyneux5957
    @alanmolyneux5957 Рік тому

    Fantastic news. As a Merseyside (Rainhill) based rail enthusiast I am very proud of our railway history and this is great to hear. A big well done to all involved.

  • @peebee143
    @peebee143 Рік тому

    Wow! Well done on the Ancient Monument status and best of luck with the project.

  • @3DComputing
    @3DComputing Рік тому

    THANKS FOR WAKING THE KIDS UP WITH YOUR POINTLESS LOUD MUSIC ! ! !

  • @chrisw4567
    @chrisw4567 Рік тому

    Great news! Looking forward to seeing it restored.

  • @johnbrown9092
    @johnbrown9092 Рік тому

    Very interesting video and wonderful news that this is happening. Back in the day my Grandfather operated the overhead crane in Park Lane Goods Depot at the end of the tunnel lifting materials,containers etc from rail wagons. As a retired Network Rail Project Engineer (Track) I obviously have found this extremely interesting. Thanks. 😊

  • @buffplums
    @buffplums Рік тому

    They could turn the tunnels into a fabulous visitor experience. Maybe operate a tram system through the tunnel to the Docklands … maybe if the will was there, a restored section of the overhead railway could be erected at the far end and run into the old Dingle tunnel into the former LOR Terminus. A lot of money but imagine the value for tourism and a massive income to the City … it might even be possible to use it for a transport service,

    • @nrud2121
      @nrud2121 2 місяці тому

      Amazing if it happened

  • @trainrover
    @trainrover Рік тому

    ...and it just might become one of the 1st tourist traps utilizing holograms (to recreate the cable towers, e.g.), mightn't it...

    • @liverpoolandmanchesterrailway
      @liverpoolandmanchesterrailway Рік тому

      We are looking at Augmented Reality for this.

    • @trainrover
      @trainrover Рік тому

      as long as it n'er lean toward cleptoparasitic Corporateria's Disneyesqueness...bravo! otherwise 🍸

  • @martyn6792
    @martyn6792 Рік тому

    What a fascinating piece of history

  • @marioxerxescastelancastro8019

    Unused buildings are boring and doomed to end up ruined by the pass of time. If you want to keep them alive, put them back in use.