History

Articles relating to the history of the Poulton to Fleetwood branch line.

Heritage Railway Centre

Heritage Railway Centre

With plans to reopen the line moving forward, our aim now is to develop a heritage centre.
Proposal for the Fleetwood Line

Proposal for the Fleetwood Line

Poulton & Wyre Railway Society proposal for the reopened Fleetwood, Thornton, Poulton-le-Fylde railway line.
Working the Abandoned Fleetwood Line

Working the Abandoned Fleetwood Line

Popular YouTuber nodrog gives a potted history and goes behind the scenes with the PWRS.
Memories of a Booking Clerk

Memories of a Booking Clerk

Interview with Richard Willacy, a booking clerk who worked in the line's stations from 1945.
Fleetwood Station Approach

Fleetwood Station Approach

A couple of photos showing the approach to Fleetwood Station and outside platforms.
Ticket Office Refurbishment

Ticket Office Refurbishment

Thornton Station ticket office undergoes refurbishment thanks to a very generous donation.
Thornton Station Photos

Thornton Station Photos

A selection of photos of Thornton Station courtesy and copyright of the late Ralph Smedley.
John Fowler Loco Breathes Again

John Fowler Loco Breathes Again

Watch as our 1955 John Fowler shunter is bought back to life after a lengthy restoration.

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