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Darby · 02-03-2004, 06:07

Great story and thread. All this power struggle to keep the canal near to Peel Works etc.

But it could also be that with the new age of the train, not many were willing to invest in a "new" canal!!

The date on the stone (1847), was probably the date it was laid and not the date the viaduct was finished. So Bob Dobson may have been correct in his opening date of 1848.

The piccys of the viaduct are all classic. The old "print" view is amazing, and the latest views are excellent, well done Atarah.

I'd like to thank all who have added to this thread, it's been really interesting.

02-03-2004, 06:07	#16
Darby Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Albions End Posts: 691 Liked: 2 times Rep Power: 44	Great story and thread. All this power struggle to keep the canal near to Peel Works etc. But it could also be that with the new age of the train, not many were willing to invest in a "new" canal!! The date on the stone (1847), was probably the date it was laid and not the date the viaduct was finished. So Bob Dobson may have been correct in his opening date of 1848. The piccys of the viaduct are all classic. The old "print" view is amazing, and the latest views are excellent, well done Atarah. I'd like to thank all who have added to this thread, it's been really interesting.