National Rail Museum Collection

Whalley station, Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway. General view of the station, looking north. 4 May 1912

Sharlston station, 18 June 1913. Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway. Up platform betweeb Featherstone
Sharlston station, 18 June 1913. Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway.Up platform betweeb Featherstone and Wakefield looking West. Scene of accident on up platform

Southport, Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway. View from Chapel Street station signal box, looking towards St Lukes station. May 1919

Waterloo level crossing, Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway, on the Liverpool-Southport line. View of the signal box (built in 1881), footbridge and crossing gates. 26 October 1906

Southport Chapel Street station, Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway. View from the station signal box towards the platforms. May 1919

Thornhill Midland Junction, Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway. View of the junction, showing the Calder Valley line from Manchester to Wakefield

Radcliffe Station. Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway. Inside the station showing the wooden barriers for the platforms. The station is a largely wooden and brick construction. 26 May 1915

Wigan station, Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway. View of a train with a compartment door open, at the down platform looking towards Manchester. About 1920

Preston Station. North Union Railway, London North Western and Lancashire & Yorkshire joint. Looking north from platform 5. Footbridge between the platforms is visible and also a tobacconists shop

Prestwich. Lanchashire & Yorkshire Railway. View of the station entrance. Prestwich Station on the Manchester to Bury line. (Now Manchester Metrolink). 26 May 1915

Wicks Lane crossing, Formby, Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway, on the Liverpool-Southport line. View across the crossing. 28 February 1913

Turton & Edgeworth station, London Midland and Scottish Railway (formerly Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway). View of the station, looking towards Bolton. April 1928

Seedley Station. London Midland and Scotish ex London North Western Railway. Looking east towards footbridge showing platform canopies and staircase to footbridge. 28 June 1933

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Step back in time and immerse yourself in the rich history of the National Rail Museum. Explore iconic moments from Sharlston station on 18 June 1913, where the Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway thrived. Witness the bustling up platform between Featherstone, a hub of activity that once connected communities. Travel further to Southport, where the Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway left its mark. From Chapel Street station signal box, marvel at the view that once greeted railway workers as they guided trains through this vibrant town. At Whalley station, take in the general view looking north - a snapshot frozen in time. Journey along Waterloo level crossing on the Liverpool-Southport line and imagine what it was like for passengers who crossed paths with this historic landmark. Step into Southport Chapel Street station and be transported to an era gone by; witness both its interior and exterior charm while capturing glimpses of daily life within its walls. Venture onwards to Thornhill Midland Junction and admire this pivotal point where tracks converged, connecting different destinations across Lancashire and beyond. The museum offers a unique opportunity to understand how these junctions shaped transportation networks throughout history. Indulge your senses at Radcliffe Station as you step inside and experience what it was like for travelers passing through its doors long ago. Observe Wigan Station's train with compartment doors open - a reminder of simpler times when journeys were made with elegance. Finally, Prestwich beckons you with its grand entrance - an invitation to explore yet another chapter etched into Lancashire's railway heritage. The National Rail Museum is not just about locomotives; it is about preserving memories from every corner of our nation's rail network. These captivating snapshots provide insight into an era when railways were lifelines connecting people far and wide. Embark on a journey through time at this remarkable museum – discover stories waiting to be told.