No 39 Liverpool and Wirral (British Railways Past and Present)

‘British Railways Past and Present’ is a nationwide series of books featuring photographs of railway locations taken several decades ago and comparing them with the same scene today. Such is the current pace of change on our railway system that even a few years can reduce a busy and vibrant railway scene to a wasteland or housing estate - or conversely can bring electrification and up-to-the-minute technology to an outdated, run-down route. Whatever the change, the comparison of ‘past’ and ‘present’ will intrigue not only the railway enthusiast and historian, but also anyone interested in our recent history. In this volume covering Liverpool and Wirral are over 150 photographs featuring; • Lancashire & Yorkshire lines • Cheshire lines • London & North Western routes • The Docks and The Liverpool Overhead Railway • Hooton - Rock Ferry & West Kirby • New Brighton Line • Bidston - West Kirby and Shotton