Manchester Ship Canal Railway swing bridge red plaque

This red commemorative plaque records: Manchester Ship Canal Railway (1885-2009) This 1941 twin-track swing bridge used to carry part of the 231-mile MSCR - the largest private railway in the UK Recorded plaque organisation: Transport Trust.

The Manchester Ship Canal Railway swing bridge was a crucial component of the Manchester Ship Canal Railway, facilitating rail traffic over the canal and serving as part of the largest private railway network in the UK until its closure in 2009.