After Closure


Notice board
At the point where the course of the colliery railway crossed the Poynton Brook to the west of West Yard this notice was still in situ on 17.5.1952. The main line locomotives usually ran as far as West Yard and traffic was exchanged across the main road.
Photo© John Ryan

Notice board
The same bridge site in the mid 1950's. This site now lies between housing estates with a public footpath crossing the brook here.
Photo© John Ryan


Notice board
Looking East from Poynton Station and the junction with the main line towards the coal yards on 8.4.1953.
Photo© John Ryan

Notice board
West Yard 8.4.1953 towards the site of the level crossing and East Yard.
Photo© John Ryan

Notice board
Looking up Lady's Incline towards Lord Pit 25.5.1952.
Photo© John Ryan


Notice board
A view from the point where the siding from Prince's Incline branched into Towers Yard and looking East towards Prince Wood. 8.4.1953.
Photo© John Ryan

 


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