History

Articles relating to the history of the Poulton to Fleetwood branch line.

Heritage Railway Centre

With plans to reopen the line moving forward, our aim now is to develop a heritage centre.

Proposal for the Fleetwood Line

Poulton & Wyre Railway Society proposal for the reopened Fleetwood, Thornton, Poulton-le-Fylde railway line.

Exploring the Abandoned Fleetwood Line

Popular YouTuber nodrog catches up with the PWRS and tests out the first train on the line since the 70s.

Memories of a Booking Clerk

Interview with Richard Willacy, a booking clerk who worked in the line's stations from 1945.

Fleetwood Station Approach

A couple of photos showing the approach to Fleetwood Station and outside platforms.

Ticket Office Refurbishment

Thornton Station ticket office undergoes refurbishment thanks to a very generous donation.

Thornton Station Photos

A selection of photos of Thornton Station courtesy and copyright of the late Ralph Smedley.

John Fowler Loco Breathes Again

Watch as our 1955 John Fowler shunter is bought back to life after a lengthy restoration.

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History

Heritage Railway Centre

Proposal for the Fleetwood Line

Exploring the Abandoned Fleetwood Line

Memories of a Booking Clerk

Fleetwood Station Approach

Ticket Office Refurbishment

Thornton Station Photos

John Fowler Loco Breathes Again

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History

Friends of the Society

DONATE TO OR JOIN THE CAUSE