It is a LNWR signal post fitted with an LMS upper quadrant armTypical Jim Carter image taken whilst standing at signals. Angle of sun suggests possibly a Mold Junction – Patricroft or Birkenhead – Healey Mills freight, two of his regular duties. See also the other shot of 45133 for a view in the opposite direction.

Dennis Sweeney confirms that this is east of Parkside East Junction on the Liverpool & Manchester line. East Jct box on left and Stephenson’s original bridge on Parkside Lane to rear