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Liverpool North Mersey goods depot, Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway, about 1903. View
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Liverpool North Mersey goods depot, Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway, about 1903. View
Liverpool North Mersey goods depot, Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway, about 1903. View of the travelling crane for goods to be transferred from train to ship and vice versa. The Liverpool Overhead Railway is seen in the background
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This print takes us back to the bustling Liverpool North Mersey goods depot in 1903. The Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway is at the heart of this industrial scene, with its impressive travelling crane stealing the spotlight. Towering over the trains and ships, this mighty crane served as a vital link between land and sea, seamlessly transferring goods from one mode of transport to another. Intriguingly, in the background we catch a glimpse of the Liverpool Overhead Railway, an iconic feature that once traversed above the city streets. Its presence adds depth to this snapshot of transportation history, reminding us of how interconnected these systems were. The image evokes a sense of imagination as we envision workers scurrying about on their daily tasks amidst clouds of steam and echoes of train whistles. It's a testament to human ingenuity and engineering prowess that such intricate operations could be carried out smoothly within this bustling depot. Preserved by the National Railway Museum, this photograph offers us a window into an era when rail transport was at its zenith. As we admire this relic from yesteryear, it serves as a reminder not only of our past achievements but also inspires us to continue pushing boundaries in our ever-evolving world of transportation.
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