(All photos © Bungle)

Operational until recently, the line from Manchester to Rochdale via Milnrow - known as the Oldham loop - skirted around the south of the town by means of two tunnels between Werneth and Mumps stations. Opened in 1847 by the Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway, the route is earmarked for use by Manchester's Metrolink trams, with conversion work starting immediately following its closure on 3rd October 2009.

Furthest west is Werneth Tunnel - 471 yards in length and perfectly straight. A short cutting leads the way to Central Tunnel which is slightly shorter at 449 yards; it incorporates a curve to the north. Both structures are masonry lined throughout and fitted with numerous refuges, however neither has a ventilation shaft.

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