Preston and Longridge Railway
This eight mile line ran from Preston to Longridge via Grimsargh. It started out in 1836 as a horse-drawn tramway and was converted to steam working in 1848. It was bought by the Fleetwood, Preston and West Riding Junction Railway in 1856.
- 1923 Eventually became part of London, Midland and Scottish Railway
Sources of Information
- Encyclopedia of British Railway Companies by Christopher Awdry. Published 1990
- [1] Wikipedia