The Liverpool Overhead Railway
On 10th September, in the first meeting of the new session, Colin Brading talked to us about the Liverpool Overhead Railway known as the Dockers’ Umbrella, Colin’s talk was fascinating and comprehensive and very informative,
Supported by numerous period photographs, Colin described how the railway came to be, its novel form of construction and its various changes throughout It was a pioneer of the electric railway, Electric Multiple Units, automatic signalling etc
Colin also explained how it came to an end
An excellent start to our new session and well attended by 24 members and guests