News

News relating to the Poulton & Wyre Railway Society.

DMU Update, Jan '26

Over Autumn and into Winter, our volunteers are still hard at work restoring our Class 108 DMU.

DMU Update, Oct '25

Latest news on restoration of our Class 108 DMU, focussing on the corridor connections.

DMU Update (M51937), Spring '25

Detailed update on the restoration of our Class 108 Diesel Multiple Unit, power car M51937.

DMU Update (M56484), Spring '25

Detailed update on the restoration of our Class 108 Diesel Multiple Unit, trailer car M56484.

Railway Books and DVDs for Sale

We have a number of historic railway books and DVDs for sale which are normally sold via stalls at events.

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Search Dog Training Day

PWRS were happy to welcome Mick, Cody, Bev and Leiki to our NPL site for an elightening training session.

Our Day with Historical Society 2024

Write up on a good day at this year's Poulton-le-Fylde Historical and Civic Society Heritage open day.

Our Day at Tram Sunday 2024

A successful day for the PWRS stall at this year's Tram Sunday with donations, sales and a new member.

Carriage Step Sponsorship

An update and thanks to all sponsors for donations for the manufacture of new steps for the DMU.

Thank-you to Ribble Steam

A big thank you to the Ribble Steam Railway and Museum for the donation of a family ticket for raffle.

Open Day, 11th August 2024

Come and visit to see the great work of our volunteers thus far on our fourth open day.

Tram Sunday, 21st July 2024

We will have a stall again this year where you can meet the volunteers and learn about our work.

Open Day 20th August, 2023

Come and visit to see the great work of our volunteers thus far on our third open day.

Thanks To AE Engineering

Our thanks to AE for all their help over the years as our John Fowler locomotive is put back on the tracks.

DMU Update, Feb '23

Update highlight some of the smaller restoration tasks which don't receive much publicity.

Donation For L&Y Carriage

Thanks to Blackpool & Fylde Rail Users Association for their generous donation of £500.

A Concrete Thanks

A big thank-you to Wyre Council and PM Groundworks for helping to move concrete and rubble.

Heritage Railway Centre

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

Vintage Carriage Appeal

Restoration of our vintage L&Y carriage number 210 is underway as a long term project.

Plans To Reopen Line Move Forward

The Department for Transport gives funding to Network Rail to produce a detailed plan of work.

DMU (Two Years On)

A selection of before and after shots to show two years of progress on restoring our DMU.

L & Y Carriage Identified

Our L & Y carriage has been identified thanks to its build number found over the door.

DMU Update / Appeal, Jun '21

With the lifting of Coronavirus restrictions, restoration work is now underway once again.

Sponsor a Step (Appeal Successful)

Donate to sponsor one of the impressive 26 new sapele hardwood steps and fittings for our DMU.

DMU Update, Aug '20

Members have been turning up in good numbers to work on the diesel multiple unit and we are making good progress.

DMU Update, Jun '20

With some Coronavirus restrictions lifted, restoration of our DMU is now underway.

Proposal for the Fleetwood Line

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

Nodrog DMU Delivery Video

Popular YouTuber "nodrog" documents and videos the arrival of our DMU and discusses the future.

Moving the DMU to Thornton

Over twelve months of planning, preparation and hard work finally come to fruition.

DMU Appeal, Apr '20

Please join in our appeal and help us restore our Class 108 Diesel Multiple Unit to full health.

DMU Update, Mar '20

The momentous day for the PWRS when our Class 108 Diesel Multiple Unit finally arrived at our site in Thornton.

Delivery of our DMU

Not quite the fanfare we were hoping for due to COVID-19, but our DMU is finally here!

Prime Minister Visits PWRS

Boris Johnson pledges £100,000 for a feasibility study on the future of the line.

Wyre Community Lottery

You can now support the PWRS by buying lottery tickets with a chance to win £25,000.

PWRS Remembrance Service

Remembrance service held at Burn Naze Station to remember ICI workers lost in both World Wars.

Exploring the Abandoned Fleetwood Line

Popular YouTuber nodrog catches up with the PWRS and tests out the first train on the line since the 70s.

Jameson Road in Bloom

Our Jameson Road site receives a Level 5 Outstanding Award from Britain in Bloom.

Memories of a Booking Clerk

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

"On Track" Film

The story so far of the PWRS and our efforts to clear, repair and reinstate the line. 2006 to 2018.

Fleetwood Station Approach

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

DMU Update / Appeal, May '19

Progress is going well, but we need to raise further funds to continue the restoration.

Ticket Office Refurbishment

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

Thornton Station Photos

A selection of photos of Thornton Station courtesy and copyright of the late Ralph Smedley.

DMU Update, Sept '18

Committee decision to make the overhaul of our class 108 our number one priority.

Britain in Bloom Success

Congratulations to the team at Thornton Station who have been successful once again.

Wyre Way Footpath & Crossing

Refurbished or pedestrian crossing and footpath which forms part of the Wyre Way.

Our Latest Addition

The welcome arrival of a motorised maintenance trolley to make work a lot easier.

Thornton Station Resurfacing

Laying new base on the up platform at the station thanks to donation from Farmer Parrs.

The Buffer Stops Here

The PWRS saves buffer stops from platform 8 at Blackpool North Station for posterity.

Bridging the Gap

Repairing and replacing worn and damaged rail and sleepers is one of our ongoing tasks.

Burglary Attempt Foiled

Attempted burglary foiled by a quick thinking resident living close to the PWRS line.

Keep Off The Tracks

British Transport Police are urging walkers to steer clear of the tracks on the PWRS line.

Class 108 Restoration Update, May 2017

Latest photographs of the restoration work carried out on our Class 108 DMU in April.

A Tribute To Jeff

Remembering Jeff Banks, our Chairman and a founder member of the PWRS who died suddenly.

Generous Donation for the DMU

Receiving a cheque for £1,000 towards the restoration of the DMU from the Masons.

Northwest in Bloom, 2016

Congratulations to all those involved for helping to make the station an attractive site.

Alternative Plan B

Following meetings with Network Rail, the future railway layout at Poulton has been agreed.

Day Trip to Butterley

Visit to give the DMU a good cleaning and assess additional work required for it to run.

Class 108 DMU: Restoration Appeal

Sponsor specific items on the list of costings for the restoration of our Class 108 DMU.

Railway Library Donation

Thanks to Brian Fare of Wesham for donation of 300 titles to raise funds for the DMU.

Rolling Stock Appeal Update

A quick update on our rolling stock fund which now stands at an impressive £19,250.

PWRS in Bloom!

Read about the marvellous response from the public as they have passed by the station site.

Tram Sunday Success

Many thanks to all who helped with the PWRS stall for Tram Sunday. It was a great success.

John Fowler Loco Breathes Again

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

Poulton Station Alternative Proposal

Alternative proposal by PWRT for the layout of Poulton-le-Fylde station post electrification.

Pigeon Carriage

How an LNWR Gresley Teak pigeon carriage found its way from Carnforth to the PWRS.

L & Y Carriage

Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway first class carriage (circa 1882-94) rescued from a local field.

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