Dave Jackson wrote:
I'm surprised that he hasn't made a contribution to the Merseyrail
discussion, since he was involved in the construction/design of the loop
line, IIRC.


While still unqualified, I worked on the Loop Line project for a
summer vacation in a menial role. I was based at Moorfields so my
knowledge of what happened at Central is minimal and gained mostly
from reading "Modern Railways" four decades ago.

I have little or nothing to add to what has already been said. Without
looking at as-built drawings of the Loop Line at Central or visiting
the site, it would be impossible for me (or anyone else without
personal knowledge) to verify any of the claims of pre-existing
tunnels, platforms etc. which have been made here.

But to cheer everyone up, here's a link to an image of the Loop Line
platform and a train at Liverpool Central:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:50...oolCent-01.jpg

Just to throw a spanner in the works, the following web page suggests
that the original Liverpool Central Low level station that previously
served as the terminus of the Mersey Railway was actually re-used for
the Link Line, which is now known as the Northern Line despite serving
much of South Liverpool. Now I'm really confused!
http://www.disused-stations.org.uk/l...l/index2.shtml