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8D Association Photographic Collection

A new Flickr image site has now been opened to allow the Association to show off many railway images from its collection to the wider world. This Flickr image site is in addition to this website. Images will feature steam, diesel, electric locomotives, multiple units from various locations in and around Merseyside and Cheshire. Many of these images have been obtained from various sources, including member own collections, as well as ‘unknown photographers’. Click on this link to see the latest uploaded images.

8D Association Flickr group

A group set up to promote the 8D to a wider audience and to gather as many pictures within the area as possible. To view click here

SH & RGR Flickr group

A group set up to share pictures of the St Helens and Runcorn Gap Railway. To view click here

Disused Stations

An amazing site with thousands of interesting photographs of disused stations throughout the U.K. All with informative text and many before and after pictures. To view click here

Rainhill Railway & Heritage Society

The Society came into being during 1977 initial to assist with the L&M / Rocket 150th Anniversary in 1979 /80. Since then, as part of the objectives of the Society was the education to the public in the history and significance of the Rainhill Locomotive Trials of 1829, through the promotion, support and improvement of the Trials Exhibition, the railway heritage of Rainhill and the Liverpool & Manchester Railway line through the activity of a group of ‘friends’.  To view click here

The Industrial Railway Society

With a wealth of information and publications on the Industrial scene. Also an extensive collection of images for sale. To view click here

The Warrington & District Model Engineering Society

Details of running days and events that the society’s portable tack will be attending along with the history of the society and pictures. To view click here