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DARWEN STATION in 1987
During 1987, the rail bridge over Atlas Road (adjacent to Darwen Station) was renewed. A rail replacement coach for Bromley Cross and a minibus for Entwistle await arrival of the shuttle train from Blackburn.
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DARWEN STATION in 2004
The station buildings have gone, replaced by a “bus shelter”, revealing the row of terraced houses at the far side of the station and the former stationmaster’s house on the left. The exact spot from which the photograph on the left was taken was obstructed by a skip!
Photo: W. Briggs
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The north end of Darwen station, looking towards Blackburn, showing the remains of the original platforms.
Photo: W. Briggs
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Remains of the double track, whose re-instatement is long-awaited, on the approach to Hoddlesden Jct. no longer in-situ
Photo: B. Haworth
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A view looking at the newly singled track taken from above the northern portal of the Sough Tunnel in the early 1970’s. Note the absence of trees / shrubbery on the cutting sides.
Photo: B. Haworth
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The same scene taken in February 2004 from the only viewpoint left and available by the increased vegetation.
Photo: W. Briggs
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4F 0-6-0 44389 stands next to Ivatt 2-6-0 43118 (24D) on 11th June 1965
Photo: B. Holland
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A miscellany of Locos on Lower Darwen Shed on 28th March 1965.
Photo: B. Holland |
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Horwich “Crab” 2-6-0 42898 (24B) Rose Grove, ready for action at Lower Darwen Shed on 27th March 1965.
All Lower Darwen
photographs by B. Holland, courtesy Peter Eastham
The above photos of Lower Darwen Motive Power Depot appeared in RVRNews 72 to illustrate an article written by Brian Haworth. To view the Text and the Engine Shed Track Plan, please click here.
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The Darwen line diverges at Bolton Road Jct., Blackburn. Freckleton Street bridge, in the background, has now been demolished, and is currently being replaced by a new one, an architect's drawing being featured in Gallery 1.
Photo: B. Haworth
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The view looking towards Blackburn from the back cab of a Santa Special passing milepost 20½. The “sandtrap” points can clearly be seen on the approach to Darwen Station.
Photo: B. Haworth |
View of Darwen Station from the Guard’s cab
Photo: B. Haworth
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The 12:08 leaving Darwen 23th September 2003
Photo: C. Carr
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Stanier Black Five 44767, Stephenson, pounds up the bank past the remains of Spring Vale Station with “The Norseman” Rail Tour, the first steam working over Copy Pit since 1968, on 18th March 1995
Photo: E. Buckley |
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Entwistle Station and Signal Box - date unknown (as yet)
Photo: B. Haworth Collection
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Entwistle Station now
Photo: B. Haworth
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