WEST MOORS RAILWAY

PICTURE GALLERY

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The station of West Moors was opened on 1st August 1867 and saw it's demise on 4th May 1964, due to Dr Beechings' programme in the 1960's. Although the last passenger train called at West Moors on the 4th May 1964 the trains continued to run until 1968, mainly due to the fuel depot.  Below is a selection of pictures of West Moors Station and Railway.

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West Moors Station

West Moors Railway

West Moors guard waving off train.

West Moors Railway

West Moors Railway

Railway views

Do you recognise the level crossing keepers cottage?

Even though it was the last train, West Moors rallied and put out the flags!

People coming to see the last train

Is it really the last train?

I can't believe it's the last train!

Yep, it's gonna be the last train.

Strike up the band it's the last train.....in West Moors