Bradkirk Junction
This view, to the west of Bradkirk Junction, shows the diverging lines to Blackpool in November 2021. To the left the direct 'Marton' line to Blackpool Central. In the Beeching Report this was recommended for retention and that to the right would also have continued to Fleetwood but Blackpool North would have closed. However, Blackpool Council was desperate to get the Central site for car parking and pushed for Blackpool North to remain open, which of course is what transpired. The Marton line disappears completely beyond this visible section. A three arch overbridge and the deep cutting at Plumpton have completely gone. Further on the M55 and a link road follow the course of the line. The small protrusion on the horizon (see inset) is the top of Blackpool Tower, around five miles away.
Location: Bradkirk Junction (former)
Original line: Blackpool New Line / Marton Line (Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway and London and North Western Railway)
Photographer: Mark Bartlett
Contact photographer: Mark Bartlett
Date: 27/11/2021
Image number: 79328
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