Here is a small video clip (2 mins) viewable in "Windows Media Player" or "Realplayer" of the transporter bridge in operation in the 1950's. The first part shows the moveable platform (or "car" as it was called) docking on the Runcorn side of the river. The sea wall which divides the Manchester Ship Canal from the River Mersey can be seen quite clearly. Then there is a view of a tug on the Manchester Ship Canal itself and finally pictures are taken from the "car" as it approaches the Widnes side.

Widnes-Runcorn Transporter Bridge