Main Line Railways Around WIGAN by Bob Pixton 1st Ed HB DJ

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PLEASE READ ALL OF THIS LISTING FOR A FULL DESCRIPTION INCLUDING CONDITION AND WORLDWIDE POSTAGE COSTS Main Line Railways Around Wigan by Bob Pixton. This 110 page hardback book with jacket measures approx 11" x 9". It is the 1999 First Edition published by Runpast, England. Wigan developed rapidly as the centre of the coal mining industry in South Lancashire and railways were constructed to serve this traffic. This book provides a comprehensive illustrated history of the main line network around Wigan. The 9 chapters cover:London & North Western line north of Wigan to Boar's Head, Standish & Coppull Wigan's North Western Station London & North Western line south of Wigan to Golborne & Bamfurlong Springs Branch & engine shed London & North Western line to Platt Bridge & Hindley Green Lancashire Union line from Red Rock, around Wigan to Bryn (Whelley Loop) Great Central line to Wigan, via West Leigh, Bickershaw, Hindley & Ince Lancashire & Yorkshire line via Gathurst, Appley Bridge to Hoscar (Manchester to Southport line) Lancashire & Yorkshire line from Hindley, via Wigan to Rainford junction (Liverpool to Bury line) B&W photos throughout the book. Book in very good condition; jacket is edgeworn with a little creasing to the upper edge and a 1" tear to upper front corner at front flap. No inscription All our books are in read more