The Knotty Line
May 2011
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The Railway from Rushton Spencer to North Rode Junction
This was a somewhat abortive trip. I intended to ride the line, to complement my exploration in the other direction back in February; but the bridleway along the line ends only a litte furthe north than I reached then. Instead, I looked for the road crossings and other signs of its course, but there are two I failed to get photos of: the A54 bridge near Bosley, and the junction with the main line (still in service) at North Rode. Maybe another day.
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Looking north up the line, with Rushton Spencer station and the Knot Inn behind me. |
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The End. |
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Looking back south, from the end of the path. |
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A clue! |
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The line from the south came up the side of the shed ... |
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... as can be seen better in this shot. |
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There must have been a level crossing. |
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The bridge over a stream can still be seen in the undergrowth. |
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The Old Knotty may be no more (alas), but the works, perhaps built here because there was both water and transport, is still very much in business, if a little quiet on a bank holiday. |