The Rossendale Farewell railtour returns to Bury after visiting Rawtenstall on 14th February 1981 to mark the end of coal traffic and closure of the line. The makeshift platform in the foreground was used by the ELR for demonstration runs and brakevan rides on a short length of track before they were able to access Bolton Street station See image 46182.
Location: Bury Castlecroft Goods (former)
Original line: East Lancashire Railway
Photographer: Mark Bartlett
Contact photographer: Mark Bartlett
Date: 14/02/1981
Image number: 66749