Disused Stations: Penwortham (Cop Lane) Station

[Source:Tony Graham & Paul Wright]

Only three days to go until the very end and the local Cop Lane Station fan club are intent upon giving the railway a fitting send-off. The station originally was known as Cop Lane Halt when it was opened by the L&YR in 1911 and this massive wooden nameboard bearing the present name dates from LMS days. Similar structures still existed at this time at New Longton & Hutton, Longton Bridge and Hoole, these being much admired by the more discerning and appreciative traveller whose journey pauses alongside.
Photo by Alan Castle