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Blackrod, Horwich Fork Junction to Horwich Station

Stations are indicated by an '#' symbol prior to the place name. Signal boxes are indicated by numbers in the left hand column.  Location names are as shown in the 1960 Sectional Appendix and may be different from the station name.

Section of Line Opened Closed Notes
[Blackrod Junction] Horwich Loco Junction to Horwich Station 15.07.1868 (G)
[Blackrod Junction] Horwich Loco Junction to Horwich Station 14.02.1870 (P)
Horwich Fork Junction to Horwich Loco Junction 20.06.1887 (G)
Horwich Fork Junction to Horwich Loco Junction 01.07.1887 (P)
Horwich Fork Junction to Horwich Loco Junction 27.09.1965 (P)
Horwich Loco Junction to Horwich Station 27.09.1965 (A)
Horwich Fork Junction to Horwich Loco Junction 30.01.1967 (G)

Junctions and other features Running Lines Stations, Signal Boxes and Junctions Distance from Signal Box above Loops and Refuge Sidings Notes
Up Down
Maximum permissible speed 45 m.p.h.
1 - Horwich Fork Junction -
2 Horwich Loco Junction 0m 886yds
3 --- - # Horwich Station (Map) 0m 979yds c. 27.09.1965

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