Altrincham Interchange Progress
It's been a while since I was over in Altrincham so a fine day got me moving.
I have to say, perhaps somewhat controversially, that I like the new bridge.
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They seem to have started the interface between the old canopy and new bridge on Platform 4.
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It's a bit difficult to see in the first shot but both of the new openings in the wall now have their lintels and stone columns.
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The link between the canopy and the new bridge still hasn't been started on Platform 2/3.
P1080850 by sghyde, on Flickr
What a difference from the old smelly footbridge!
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P1080853 by sghyde, on Flickr
As someone said the day it opened the new bridge is a tram and train spotter's paradise.
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Platform 4 staircase.
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The end treatment in tongue and groove no doubt to be covered with roofing felt is a bit of a poor job.
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The site of the old Platform 4 stairs.
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Looking back to the Bus Station.
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Inside the main building of the Bus station from the staircase.
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From Moss Lane end.
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Finally look what turned up during my visit.
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It's been a while since I was over in Altrincham so a fine day got me moving.
I have to say, perhaps somewhat controversially, that I like the new bridge.


They seem to have started the interface between the old canopy and new bridge on Platform 4.


It's a bit difficult to see in the first shot but both of the new openings in the wall now have their lintels and stone columns.


The link between the canopy and the new bridge still hasn't been started on Platform 2/3.

What a difference from the old smelly footbridge!


As someone said the day it opened the new bridge is a tram and train spotter's paradise.

Platform 4 staircase.

The end treatment in tongue and groove no doubt to be covered with roofing felt is a bit of a poor job.

The site of the old Platform 4 stairs.

Looking back to the Bus Station.

Inside the main building of the Bus station from the staircase.

From Moss Lane end.

Finally look what turned up during my visit.
