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East Lancashire Railway
East Lancashire Railway, Bolton Street Station, Bolton Street, Bury, Lancashire, BL9 0EY.
Take a trip back in time on the East Lancashire Railway which links Heywood to Rawtenstall. The line originally opened in 1846 to link the Manchester to Bolton line with Radcliffe and was a popular passenger and freight route which served the Irwell Valley from Bury, via Ramsbottom, to Rawtenstall and beyond. 1972 saw the last passengers travel on the Bury to Rawtenstall section, and that would have been the end of an era had the East Lancashire Preservation Society not been committed to restoring the line to its former glory. The line was reopened in 1991. The traditional station buildings and developments along the tracks have contributed to the Society being presented with a number of environmental awards. Work continued to finally complete the railways extension to Heywood. There are a choice of trips and visitors can also take lunch in the restored pullman coaches.
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