demolition of Roade's old Pianoforte site and the building of the new housing estate on its land. Unfortunately, I am the wrong side for the afternoon sun but I am not sure if I am going to able to get access in the future? 390115 heads north with the 15.37 Euston to manchester Piccadilly. The empty space down below is where the once extensive sidings were located that linked the Pianoforte factory to the network. This was particularly important during the second world war when the factory was involved in the manufacturing of armaments.