Just
a
few
yards
on
from
the
previous
picture,
and
things
have
opened
out
a
little
as
we
leave
the
shade
of
the
trees
around
Newton
Lane
Bridge.
This view illustrates the line at a point where it is at its widest, clear
of mature growth and away from the vicinity of bridges. This stretch seemed
to be in good condition and fairly clear of litter and rubbish deposits.
On the right you can see the backs of houses in Woodlands Drive
and the grounds of Newton Primary School are on the left.
In
April
1999,
the
first
of
a
series
of
meetings
intended
for
residents
to
express
their
objections
to
the
planned
busway
was
planned
to
be
held
at
this
school
until
it
was
cynically
sabotaged
by
the
CDTS
project
manager,
as
described
here.
By
contrast,
here
is
the
scene
a
short
distance
on
from
the
above
photograph,
photographed
just
fifteen
months
later,
in
late
July
2000.
The
derelict
railway
has
been
transformed
into
a
truly
idyllic
setting
for
a
Sunday
bike
ride!