An artists painting of what the Liverpool Road Station, Manchester looked like in 1835 give or take a few years. The interesting aspect is the multiple wagon turntables that allowed shunting cars about the yard in a very compacted area. Most of the early locomotives appear to be of the "Planet" style which is a 2-2-0 with internal connecting rods and valve rods. The passenger locomotive is a Stephenson Rocket type with external connection rods.
Graham StokesNeat to see all those little turntables, Roger. That 3D project will make for very interesting details on a layout. This scene stirs the imagination with figures in their finery, the workers, the barrels and sacks. It would have been wonderful to see.... moreNeat to see all those little turntables, Roger. That 3D project will make for very interesting details on a layout. This scene stirs the imagination with figures in their finery, the workers, the barrels and sacks. It would have been wonderful to see. Where did you get this?
January 15, 2017
Roger Broederdorf
Graham, I am constantly in search of 1830 to 1850 drawings, etchings, and photos. Do not remember exactly where this lithograph came from. I usually just download and continue my search.
January 15, 2017
Roger Broederdorf
Graham, I located the web site I got the painting from. You can go to the site here ... http://www.disused-stations.org.uk/m/manchester_liverpool_road/