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Haggis316 · 28-03-2009, 20:18

I know the roundabout you mean. Its even more frustrating having to cycle round it.

Skem New Town invested in a lavish road network. For years there were impressive roads up Ashurst Beacon carrying very little traffic. I understand that Dr Beeching's (!?!) suggestion they might want their rail link back for the New Town was rejected! I have clear memories of the last passenger special train to Ormskirk in 1964.

White Moss Park and the Old Cricket Field have been redeveloped I believe. I think they have both shifted nearer to Ormskirk since I left the area.

28-03-2009, 20:18	#2
Haggis316 Senior Member+ Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 2,740 Liked: 93 times Rep Power: 2397	Re: Skelmersdale light years ahead of Accy!! I know the roundabout you mean. Its even more frustrating having to cycle round it. Skem New Town invested in a lavish road network. For years there were impressive roads up Ashurst Beacon carrying very little traffic. I understand that Dr Beeching's (!?!) suggestion they might want their rail link back for the New Town was rejected! I have clear memories of the last passenger special train to Ormskirk in 1964. White Moss Park and the Old Cricket Field have been redeveloped I believe. I think they have both shifted nearer to Ormskirk since I left the area. __________________ 6th March 1962 - They turned off the gas but nothing could extinguish the flame!