Stacksteads railway station

Stacksteads railway station served Stacksteads near Bacup, Rossendale, Lancashire, England from 1852 until the line closed in 1966. The station was just to the west of Blackwood Road, with the island platform spanning the River Irwell.

Stacksteads
The bridge over the River Irwell which used to carry the tracks and the station's platform (2007)
General information
LocationStacksteads, Rossendale
England
Coordinates53°41′27″N 2°13′36″W / 53.69092°N 2.22669°W / 53.69092; -2.22669
Grid referenceSD851216
Platforms2
Other information
StatusDisused
History
Original companyEast Lancashire Railway
Pre-groupingLancashire and Yorkshire Railway
Post-groupingLondon Midland and Scottish Railway
Key dates
1 October 1852Station opens
5 December 1966Station closes

Overview

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The station was opened on 1 October 1852. It had an island platform providing train services to Bacup and Manchester.[1]

Route

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Preceding station   Disused railways   Following station
Waterfoot   Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway
Rawtenstall to Bacup Line
  Bacup

References

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  1. ^ Paul Wright, Alan Young. "Stacksteads information". www.disused-stations.org.uk.