Ramsbottom
The splendid station building and awning on the northbound platform at Ramsbottom, East Lancashire Railway, during a lull between trains, on 5th April 2016. Even before the original closure by BR in June 1972, the station had fallen into a deplorable state with all buildings demolished and the southbound platform abandoned 21550. It took 15 years before it could reopen with trains to and from Bury Bolton Street in 1987, the extension to Rawtenstall opening in 1991. Work to restore Ramsbottom to this condition has continued through to the present. It is one of my favourite heritage stations and really blends with the delightful old town that it once again serves.
Location: Ramsbottom
Original line: East Lancashire Railway
Photographer: David Bosher
Contact photographer: David Bosher
Photosets: East Lancs Railway, 5th April 2016, my favourite heritage line English stations, National and Heritage Lines (excluding London) 1979-2023
Date: 05/04/2016
Image number: 74063
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