Six forms of transport.

You couldn’t believe this reasonably tranquil scene is in the hub of many forms of transport.
You can see the train here traveling on the main west coast railway line from Euston station in London to Glasgow & on to Edinburgh.
Immediately behind the trees is the M6 motorway, the first ever motorway built in Britain.
In the foreground is the Lancaster Canal which is a thorough way for boats & as you can see ducks!
Behind me & criss crossing under the canal is the River Calder which eventually feeds into the River Wyre.
Then of course you have canal path which Connie & I were walking along.

Three good things:
1. We have had our water meter fitted at last!
2. It can be read by someone driving by!!
3. My favourite TV shows are on tonight! The Sewing Bee & Location, Location!

[Casablanca]

I love it when you get this! There was a spot on the city walls in Chester where the road, the canal, the railway and the footpaths all merged. I always enjoyed that juxtaposition.

[Sue Cooper]

A gorgeous capture and great narrative/information.

[julia]

Sounds busy and despite the very tranquil photo it must be quite noisy..
I love the sewing g bee as well.. and location location..

[Beryl Lloyd]

Such a tranquil scene , but I can imagine the noise !

[Pat Knowles]

@beryl when the train wasn’t there you could just hear the distant hum of the motorway Beryl.

[Pat Knowles]

@julzmaioro One noise drowned out the other Julz so in fact only when the train went by was it noisy…the trees masked the motorway somewhat. Lingerie week tonight!

[Pat Knowles]

@casablanca It’s quite fascinating to see how it all works together isn’t it?

[Pat Knowles]

@susiemc Thank Sue!

[Sarah Bremner]

That's so lovely. So many wonderful ways to get around and enjoy the travel.

[Joan Robillard]

Wonderful capture

[Phil Howcroft]

great story and a cracking photo to tell it Pat

[Boxplayer]

Lovely scene for a busy transport hub!

[Maggiemae]

Well done for getting all that together! Including the train! You could have put a toy boat on the canal and photographed it sailing gaily past you? Love the riverside flowers too! fav

[Babs]

You have captured tranquillity in what appears to be one of the
busiest of places. Love the different layers.

[Issi Bannerman]

Nice scene with the lovely reflections, and I enjoyed your story too!

[Pat Knowles]

@maggiemae A canal boat sailed by a bit earlier but not when the train was going past!

[Dione Giorgio]

Beautiful shot and a lovely scene. Some cool reflections on the water.

[Lady Magpie (Heather)]

So we almost had the song, "Trains and boats and planes". Couldn't you have waited for a plane to fly over.

[Pat Knowles]

@ladymagpie haha no Heather I waited long enough for the train!! The ideal spot would have been further along as you could see the cars on the motorway plus there was a boat further up….the train passed in the wrong place!

[Hazel]

I like all the horizontal lines and your composition!