fearthecat Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 This is a scrap yard I pass regularly on the train, but have so far not been brave enough to contact about going and taking proper photos. Maybe being part of your community might make me more determined about that. Mostly Fords and Vauxhalls, but there's an old Range Rover, Renault 5 and a few other treats. All pictures were taken as the train passed the yard. The first few are thumbnails that link to larger versions. First the best pictures: Now some smaller pics that I got by video-ing the yard as we passed by.http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v328/fearthecat/scrapyard_wbq_may2008/wbqyard_75.jpghttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v328/fearthecat/scrapyard_wbq_may2008/wbqyard_79.jpghttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v328/fearthecat/scrapyard_wbq_may2008/wbqyard_82.jpghttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v328/fearthecat/scrapyard_wbq_may2008/wbqyard_83.jpghttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v328/fearthecat/scrapyard_wbq_may2008/wbqyard_84.jpghttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v328/fearthecat/scrapyard_wbq_may2008/wbqyard_86.jpghttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v328/fearthecat/scrapyard_wbq_may2008/wbqyard_89.jpghttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v328/fearthecat/scrapyard_wbq_may2008/wbqyard_92.jpghttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v328/fearthecat/scrapyard_wbq_may2008/wbqyard_96.jpghttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v328/fearthecat/scrapyard_wbq_may2008/wbqyard_99.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRegieRitmo Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 I spy an Imp & a MkV Cortina (I think). You must have a reasonably decent camera that they didn't just end up as one big blur!Do you travel on the WCML? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monzaE Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 Welcome. I browse your pictures on Flickr. That looks like the yard under the M62 at Winwick near Warrington, Wades I think? He's been there more than 30 years and there is always some old stuff, Mk1 Cortinas and Corsairs were my targets. That is the yard that I got kicked off when I asked could I use my camera. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fearthecat Posted May 23, 2008 Author Share Posted May 23, 2008 The camera is okay, but not great. limited control and for my hi-res photos, taking pictures quickly... i can take two, and then it has to clear the buffer. I long fo rone that can shoot hi-res of several frames. That's why i went for the video option on the return trip, but they're out of focus. You've got good eyes though! I travel from Preston to North Somerset very regularly along the WCML. Always looking for the scrap yards and derelict buildings along the way! edit after monza's postYep, it's that yard. I only know it as being two minutes train ride before / after Warrington Bank Quay. I don't drive yet so I don't know roads and motorways Doesn't sound positive if they kicked you out for wanting photos. My personality means I'd probably squirm in front of a telephone and eventually call them and ask in advance, and say that if they dont wish the photos to be on the Internet, then they wont be. Not sure if that'd have more chance of success. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRegieRitmo Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 Doesn't sound positive if they kicked you out for wanting photos. My personality means I'd probably squirm in front of a telephone and eventually call them and ask in advance, and say that if they dont wish the photos to be on the Internet, then they wont be. Not sure if that'd have more chance of success.Yes but we'd want to see them wouldn't we, so you'd be telling porkies! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retrogeezer Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 Looks like a white or silver Mazda 323 BF like mine next to the 340....if I need any bits I know where to go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Lobster Posted May 24, 2008 Share Posted May 24, 2008 Probably best just to discreetly take a few photos without them knowing then.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retrogeezer Posted May 24, 2008 Share Posted May 24, 2008 Probably best just to discreetly take a few photos without them knowing then.... Camera phones are your friend.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bones96 Posted May 24, 2008 Share Posted May 24, 2008 i spy a white sunny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dukestar25 Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 Wow. Is this place still trading? Traditional scrappys like this are hard to find anywhere now, the only other two I know of like this are in St Helens (not too far from here).Let's hope Gormless Brown's team of 'Green Dreamers' aren't able to close those, otherwise that just leaves us with main dealer or Hills in Skelmersdale . This brings me to a question: Since when did car breakers start charging VAT?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fearthecat Posted June 7, 2008 Author Share Posted June 7, 2008 Can't answer your VAT question but the photos were taken in May 2008, and the yard seemed to be open. I've seen activity and movement of stock there but I get about 3 or 4 seconds at the most to see it.Would love to know where the other scrappies like this are in Lancashire. There used to be two in Preston but they seem to have been closed, and i have pics from a Chorley scrapyard shortly before that was cleared... will upload those another time if I remember! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Father Ted Posted June 8, 2008 Share Posted June 8, 2008 Would love to know where the other scrappies like this are in Lancashire. There used to be two in Preston but they seem to have been closed, and i have pics from a Chorley scrapyard shortly before that was cleared... will upload those another time if I remember!The two at the end of Kent St are still very much alive and kicking, though one has gone all "waste metal recycling merchant" and wont let you forage by yourself.There are two in St Anne's near Queensway (one specialises in BL & Rover rubbish) and one at the back of B&Q in Chorley, there is a bike breakers in Chorley too (as well as A1 in Preston). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monzaE Posted June 8, 2008 Share Posted June 8, 2008 The yard is open. It's called Wades and is in Winwick, between Newton le Willows and Warrington. 'Mallys' in Haydock St Helens has some old stuff. It's behind the Huntsman pub on the A58. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dukestar25 Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 The yard is open. It's called Wades and is in Winwick, between Newton le Willows and Warrington. 'Mallys' in Haydock St Helens has some old stuff. It's behind the Huntsman pub on the A58.Mally's (or G&E Carbreakers to non regulars) is, I think, the ONLY traditional scrappy around here. I've been going there since I had to replace a front headlamp on my Chevette 17 years ago (cost me £5 as opposed to £90 at Vauxhall) and it has changed little since then . Well worth a visit .The other one is Atlas Salvage near Fingerpost. They are a little more 'EU friendly' (as in they put a lot of stuff on the shelf) than Mally's but you can still wander round it if the need takes you... How do you get to Wades and will they let you wander?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Lobster Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 and i have pics from a Chorley scrapyard shortly before that was cleared...There was a big yard in Adlington that was good though I am going back a few years. Also in the area, theres a couple near Accrington and a big, traditional scrap yard near Barnoldswick thats well worth a visit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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