But what of those long lost and forgotten railway stations that were dotted around Lancashire? Before the advent of motoring, travelling by train was one of the more popular modes of transport. And in the early days of railways a whole network of stations could be found in the rural areas surrounding Preston. Do you remember any of these stops? READ MORE: Quirky pub signs found in Preston. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Long lost Preston pubs. MORE MEMORIES: Another round-up of forgotten pubs
5. Forgotten railway stations
The opening of the Preston and Wyre Railway meant that three times a day travellers to Blackpool could board a train at Preston, alight at Poulton and take a horse drawn conveyance to the heart of Blackpool. That railway provided two local railway stations - one of which was this one - the Lea Road station, opened in 1842 and closed in early May 1938 Photo: Archive
6. Forgotten railway stations
Travel to the north could be made along the West Coast main line and there were many stops catering this line. One of which was this one - the Garstang and Catterall railway station. It opened in June 1840, initially on the Lancaster and Preston junction railway, and it became the interchange station for the Garstang to Knott End railway Photo: Archive
7. Forgotten railway stations
The Longridge railway line opened in 1840 and was served by this railway station. Along the route to Longridge were many stations, terminating at this one. The Preston – Longridge line closed to passenger traffic in 1930 but a service to Whittingham continued until 1957. You can just about make out the steam train coming into the station Photo: Archive
8. Forgotten railway stations
Still on the Preston - Longridge line you may have passed this station by or even got on or off here. It is the Ribbleton railway station - originally called the Gammull Lane station and opened in 1854 Photo: Archive