Weekend pre-electrification work is continuing on the Blackpool line in 2017. At Poulton-le-Fylde the last remains of the extended island platform have been removed as has a semaphore signal and the long disused loop where coal trains for Fleetwood could wait until the branch had cleared. 156468 leads a four coach Manchester Airport to Blackpool North service approaching Poulton on 1st March 2017. See image 29502 for the same location in 2010.
Location: Poulton-le-Fylde
Original line: Preston and Wyre Railway, Dock and Harbour
Photographer: Mark Bartlett
Contact photographer: Mark Bartlett
Date: 01/03/2017
Image number: 58363