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1985 - Still Operational
  • Recent History
  • (29 pictures)
  • The photogrpahs in this section have been kindly provided by David Smart of Automedon and shows the line in operational use in 1985, 14 years before mothballing. A number of the images are free to all with the majority avilable to members only.
Member 16 Photos
  • Miscellaneous
  • (25 pictures)
  • Photos in this section have been provided by the General Public and PWRS Members.
Thornton Station Project
  • Thornton for Cleveleys
  • (66 pictures)
  • Various photos covering our works at Thornton Station can be found in this category. Some sub-categories are Members only so please login to view.
Extraction and Removal
  • L&Y Carriage
  • (60 pictures)
  • Various photos of the Hodgkinson donated L&Y carriage can be found in this section, covering the carriage in situ and during the extraction and removal process.
From the Air
  • From the Air
  • (8 pictures)
  • Dave Edmonson, PWRS Member has kindly provided a selection of photos taken from the air during a flying lesson. Areas covered include the former route into Fleetwood, former Central Line into Blackpool and the existing line into Blackpool North. All images taken on the 29/09/07.
Poulton Junction Replacement
  • Poulton Junction Replacement
  • (57 pictures)
  • These photos chart the replacement of Poulton Junction, which took place Jan-Mar 2007. The replacement of the Junction like for like preserves the future possibility of running trains into and out of the Fleetwood branch from both Platforms at Poulton.
  • Wennington Signal Box
  • [RM]
  • This category charts the history and status of Wennington Box, donated to the Society by Network Rail, April 2006. Some sub categories are members only, please login to view.
  • Last Rail Tour
  • [RM]
  • The photos in this section are reproduced by kind permission of Wyre Borough Council. The photos chart what is believed to be the last rail tour to traverse the line, just prior to the closure of ICI. Images taken August 1998.
Nostalgia
  • The Old Days
  • (51 pictures)
  • This category charts the Poulton to Fleetwood branch during its early years and hayday. Some sub categories are members only, please login to view.
Thornton to Jameson Road
  • The Line
  • (60 pictures)
  • This category has been pulled together to show the line in its current dilapidated and decaying state - hopefully one day all will be return to full working order. Click on a sub category below to view
 
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