The number of traditional mechanical boxes still in use in Lancashire in 2018 is down to single figures. This is Bamber Bridge on the East Lancashire line on 18th July. The line itself came under the control of Preston PSB in 1972 but Bamber Bridge has continued to control the busy level crossing although it is now on borrowed time.
Location: Bamber Bridge
Original line: Blackburn and Preston Railway
Photographer: Mark Bartlett
Contact photographer: Mark Bartlett
Date: 18/07/2018
Image number: 64913