Date: 14/10/2009

BURNLEY MP Kitty Ussher has secured a parliamentary debate on the need for a fast train link from Burnley to Manchester via the Todmorden curve. [From Mark Bartlett]

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An East Lancashire shadow of its former self. Although Burnley Central is still staffed, it is an ugly 1960s building. The down platform has gone as have the once extensive goods and parcels facilities on the down side, now covered by modern retail outlets. 142013 is on a Colne to Blackpool South service.
Location: Burnley Central
Company: Accrington, Burnley and Colne Branch (East Lancashire Railway)
16/04/2009 Mark Bartlett

Wide shot of 76079 and 45407 approaching Todmorden on 29 March with The Tin Bath railtour. The rear of the train is just leaving Horsfall Tunnel.
Location: Todmorden
Company: Manchester and Leeds Railway
29/03/2009 John McIntyre

Todmorden looking east on a quiet Sunday.
Location: Todmorden
Company: Manchester and Leeds Railway
10/09/2006 Ewan Crawford