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Old December 28th 09, 09:08 PM posted to uk.transport.london
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On Sun, 27 Dec 2009 17:05:32 -0600
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I remember reading somewhere many moons ago that the bridge taking
the northern heights line over the main line was knackered and beyond
economic repair and the cost of replacing it was the death knell for
the line. Whether thats the whole story or even true I have no idea.


I rather doubt that as it continued in use till 1970, long after the
passenger service ceased.


Only for very infrequent stock transfer. Thats a bit different to
having a train cross it every 10 minutes.


The Edgware and High Barnet branches of the LNER never had trains anything
near like every 10 minutes.

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Colin Rosenstiel