Pilling
Although Preesall Salt Mine closed in 1931, brine continued to be pumped and transferred to the ICI plant via a pipeline under the River Wyre. It appears the pumping station continued to receive coal supplies by rail, probably initially from nearby Knott End and later, after the line was cut back in 1950, from Pilling. This letter from the District Goods Manager at Bolton informs the ICI staff that the Goods Depot at Pilling is closing with effect from 1st August 1963, with the line cut back further to Garstang Town, which itself only lasted two more years.
Location: Pilling
Original line: Garstang and Knot End Railway
Photographer: Knott End Collection
Contact photographer: Knott End Collection
Date: 01/08/1963
Image number: 89775
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