The hole that swallowed a train

On April 30th 1945, Mr Berry was shunting wagons along the line over which he had passed hundreds of times in his working life.
But that day, unknown to anyone a tragedy was imminent.
A man made hazard, combined with the forces of nature were to lead to the death of Ludovic Berry in an incident which must rate as one of the most strange and horrifying ever to occur in this part of the country.



http://www.healeyhero.co.uk/rescue/Collection/ian/2004/page_30.htm

Dorothy {dolly} the train

We have covered the Ludovic Berry story at Hindley History Society in the past.
A very sad tale of bravery and devotion to duty.
We were advised not to go and see the memorial as there are ‘Travellers’ who have set up camp nearby, and they don’t take kindly to folks on their patch.

A very sad story.  It seemed he loved Dolly.

At the Liverpool Road entrance to Low Hall Nature Reserve:



The History of Low Hall Local Nature Reserve - www.friendsoflowhall.co.uk

tragic storey but really interesting a very brave loco man