Bradkirk Junction
Bradkirk Junction opened as a triangle in 1846 and was the start of the Lytham branch, now part of the Blackpool South line. In 1874 a cut off line was opened from Kirkham North Junction to Wrea Green, in conjunction with the doubling of the line to Lytham, and the sharp east to south curve here closed. However, the single line Bradkirk to Wrea Green link remained and was used for transferring light engines and empty stock between depots and sidings around Blackpool North and Blackpool South/Central. It appears to have been disused after around 1950 but wasn't officially closed until 1967. Most of the long cutting has been filled in but remains are visible at the Bradkirk end. This is the view from the old line towards the extant Blackpool North line in March 2022, with the south to west curve clearly visible. The shallow cutting in the field marks the line of the siding for the brick works that was once here. Bradkirk footbridge was rebuilt for electrification and is no longer the vantage point it once was.
Location: Bradkirk Junction (former)
Original line: Lytham Branch (Preston and Wyre Railway, Dock and Harbour)
Photographer: Mark Bartlett
Contact photographer: Mark Bartlett
Date: 29/03/2022
Image number: 80531
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