... for the clarification Matt. I see what you mean about the ballast. It's surprising how often that postcard shows up on the internet. I googled "old permanent way on stone blocks, winsford" and got a lot of hits. Didn't help to explain what's going on though. Regards, Andrew posted: 21 Apr 2016 19:32 from: mikewturner One of the stone blocks on Winsford station. Not the best photo I know, taken through the window of my train to work this morning. Regards Mike Attachment: attach_2259_2870_image.jpg 520 posted: 22 Apr 2016 18:12 from: LSWRArt Hi Mike, Thanks for the photo. Now all we need is a mini archaeological dig to see if the holes go all the way through, or if there is any sign of lead or other fixings (preferably without getting arrested). I am going to expand this discussion on to the HMRS web site to see if any of their experts can help. I think you might be right about this being Winsford on the WCML. If Wikipedia is right ...