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[kriis101]

Originally Posted by Adzlee

2004 and 3024 are coupled together in QRD. No Photos tho

*2002

I saw them next to each other this morning with couplers sticking out but not coupled together and guessed it might of happened/happening later.
Is 2002 being used as a shunter then?

[kriis101]

Originally Posted by VDB

Couldn't help but notice that the new maps don't have VICTORIA in capital letters but instead in lower-case. Some of you may remember a few weeks ago I pointed out that it shouldn't be in capital case as on the old map as it wasn't/isn't a line terminus.

We summed up that it is in the evenings.

Cornbrook is the only one that isn't currently a terminus, but should be according to the map having the MediaCity-Cornbrook service.

[wrinkly]

Originally Posted by VDB

Couldn't help but notice that the new maps don't have VICTORIA in capital letters but instead in lower-case. Some of you may remember a few weeks ago I pointed out that it shouldn't be in capital case as on the old map as it wasn't/isn't a line terminus.

Do you think Metrolink/TfGM look on here often and pick up on issues that we forumers point out?

Somebody on here pointed out that Werburgh's was mis-spelled in the PID message that said trams purporting to go to East Dids didn't really. I was in Rochdale on Sunday and noticed the spelling was correct.

Personally I think Vic should be in caps despite being a non-terminus, as it's a major rail interchange. Perhaps it will be in caps again when the Airport line opens.

[Bradfordian2]

Originally Posted by wrinkly

Somebody on here pointed out that Werburgh's was mis-spelled in the PID message that said trams purporting to go to East Dids didn't really. I was in Rochdale on Sunday and noticed the spelling was correct.

It was me, and the spelling has been corrected.

[WatcherZero]

Originally Posted by newdoader

Really shows up the the area to the north that will probably never get metrolink and will show it even more when the airport line opens.
I can see the good people of Bolton saying we are paying for it but will never get it also applies to Stockport I suppose.

Their were plans for Stockport lost by a combination of a expensive route (with big bridges required) and the council at the time (under Lib Dem control) being anti-tram. Since its gone NOC theyve become more pro tram.

[Adzlee]

Originally Posted by andymark

I thought it had been reported on here that 2004 was now at Old Trafford with 2006?

It was 2002 not 2004, typo!!!!

[iheartthenew]

Originally Posted by wrinkly

Somebody on here pointed out that Werburgh's was mis-spelled in the PID message that said trams purporting to go to East Dids didn't really. I was in Rochdale on Sunday and noticed the spelling was correct.

Personally I think Vic should be in caps despite being a non-terminus, as it's a major rail interchange. Perhaps it will be in caps again when the Airport line opens.

Witness the power of SCC, they must be reading what we say and correcting it!

[Kofieye]

Originally Posted by newdoader

Really shows up the the area to the north that will probably never get metrolink and will show it even more when the airport line opens.

And if Port Salford gets the go-ahead!

Anyone got an up to date version of this map?

image hosted on flickr


Is it just me or are Bolton and Wigan not even on it!?

Also, if it weren't for the Bury line, you could almost draw a band of tram-served area SW to NE! It also highlights how puny the Eccles line is...

[MK Tom]

Why would Bolton or Wigan be on it?

[martin2345uk]

And how could there be a more "up to date" version of that?

[Phreud]

Originally Posted by jrb

This might interest some of you? Old tram lines revealed on Upper Brook Street.







The postcard view below is undated, but clearly later than 1920 as there are tram tracks in the road.
http://rusholmearchive.org/the-borders-of-rusholme

Thanks, jrb. This is a very interesting area which used to be full of substantial houses. Emmaline Pankhurst's is just to the left of the the camera in the present day grounds of the Infirmary, and Mrs (Elizabeth) Gaskell's house is on the corner of Plymouth Grove and Swinton Grove just off Upper Brook Street to the East (Swinton Grove begins where the Armenian church can just be seen in front of the new Travelodge in the upper picture). I worked hereabouts for five years and still visit regularly.

[apologiesforthedelay]

Originally Posted by martin2345uk

And how could there be a more "up to date" version of that?

Maybe the fact that Rochdale is open and no longer under construction. Also Didsbury is poised to open.

[Kofieye]

I love you all (well, not ALL) , but you do lack imagination sometimes don't you?

It's not all shown as open. It's clearly missing Rochdale and soon-to-be Didders.

The idea that Bolton and Wigan are not on there is an extension of what Freel said. It's a map of Metrolink, which run by Transport for Greater Manchester - and neither of those local authorities are on it. Geddit?

[X666]

Although very divisive, Wigan-Atherton-Manchester has growing interest from some of (not all) the politicians to be considered for Metrolink.

[mackenziesoley]

Originally Posted by Kofieye

And if Port Salford gets the go-ahead!

Anyone got an up to date version of this map?

image hosted on flickr


Is it just me or are Bolton and Wigan not even on it!?

Also, if it weren't for the Bury line, you could almost draw a band of tram-served area SW to NE! It also highlights how puny the Eccles line is...

I can't find it on the site. If someone can link the PDF, I can update it easily for you.