Here’s a vintage selection of pictures to leave every railway enthusiast chuffed: locomotives and stations in and around Wigan, railway stories and a view of the Flying Scotsman, covered by photographers from the Wigan Post from the early 20th century to the 1980s.
By Michelle Adamson
Published 19th Jan 2023, 04:55 BST
Enjoy the ride!
9. 1972
RETRO 1972 - A rail workers go slow protest meant passengers had to wait longer for delayed trains arriving at Wigan North West station in 1972 Photo: staff
Retro 1968 - Wiganers line up to see The Flying Scotsman 4472 steam train The Moorlands make its last run through Wigan North Wetstern Station. Photo: Gary Brunskill
RETRO 1968 - Wiganers line up to see The Flying Scotsman 4472 steam train The Moorlands make its last run through Wigan North Western Station. Photo: Gary Brunskill
RETRO 1968 - Wiganers line up to see The Flying Scotsman 4472 steam train The Moorlands make its last run through Wigan North Western Station. Photo: Gary Brunskill