2009
SJ7948 : Bridge carrying former railway over farm track
taken 15 years ago, near to Halmer End, Staffordshire, England
This is 1 of 2 images, with title Bridge carrying former railway over farm track in this square
Bridge carrying former railway over farm track
The Audley branch railway
The 'Audley branch', between Alsager Junction and Keele, closed to passenger traffic in April 1931, and to all traffic in January 1963. The section between Alsager and Merelake has been designated the 'Merelake Way', and is managed by Cheshire East Council. The stretch between Bignall End and Halmer End is a popular walking and dog-exercising route, and is always referred to locally as 'the lines'.
An account of the line's history is at Link.