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    Default Leyland Test Track 10/3/13

    I know this has been done before a few times and is regarded as a pretty boring explore.

    After reading in the local rag (Leyland Guardian) that planning permission has been submitted and is very likely to be passed on building 750 homes and employment units, I decided to get a look at the old girl again before she disappears for good just like the rest of Leyland's industrial heritage.

    Not much history is written about this place but from what I can gather, it was built in the mid to late 70s as a replacement for the 1st Test Track that was situated off Hall Lane in Leyland.

    Anyways, on with the pictures...



    Just as you get through the access point, look to the left and you're greeted by this which I thought was quite amusing.



    Seeing as the Leyland Cross cobbles were covered over in the last two years, I'd say these are the last set of cobbles in Leyland.



    I wonder if this is the original sign...



    Where once there was industry



    I think this safety barrier might've been pikeyed a bit.



    Those sweeping corners and high cambers would make for a huge amount of fun around here.





    This is the bridge that was used to gain access from the roads to test the trucks and buses.



    A look out from the bridge.



    The Eyes That No Longer See.



    Finally, the Track begins to Give Way to nature.

    Thanks for looking...

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    Default Re: Leyland Test Track 10/3/13

    Not bad sir!
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    Default Re: Leyland Test Track 10/3/13

    I love that, different!!!
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    Default Re: Leyland Test Track 10/3/13

    Even though quite a few people consider this boring, I like it as it's different than most places. Nice pictures man!

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    Default Re: Leyland Test Track 10/3/13

    expected boring shots of a road but you made it look interesting Cheers Myke

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    Default Re: Leyland Test Track 10/3/13

    Good stuff mate
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    Default Re: Leyland Test Track 10/3/13

    not bad mate, you got better pics then when i went! lol

    and no BB its nowt to do with his nikon.....
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    Default Re: Leyland Test Track 10/3/13

    Quote Originally Posted by scrappy View Post
    not bad mate, you got better pics then when i went! lol

    and no BB its nowt to do with his nikon.....
    Hahahahaha Nikon Sorcery!!!

    Cheers for the comments everyone.

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    Default Re: Leyland Test Track 10/3/13

    Thats wicked looks like a life sized scalextric track.

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    Default Re: Leyland Test Track 10/3/13

    Not too bad that It would make a great little race track.

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