Industrial Sidings in Decline – Carterhouse Junction , Widnes

A Class 56 diesel locomotive is seen arriving light engine at Carterhouse Junction, near Widnes, before heading to Sullivan Works. The footage captures a moment from the late 1990s, reflecting the decline of industrial rail freight in the area as traditional chemical and wagon-load traffic faded. Two Class 56 locomotives, numbered 56109 and 56133, are identified in the scene. The video provides a glimpse into the final years of local freight operations before they diminished significantly.

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