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
17. Forgotten railway stations
And here's what Bamber Bridge railway station looks like nowadays Photo: Archive
18. Forgotten railway stations
Although this image doesn't show a forgotten Lancashire railway station, it does show a steam engine from that long lost era of travel. It can be found at the Ribble Steam Railway and Museum which is dedicated to heritage rail travel. The railway began by housing much of the collection from the previously closed Southport Railway Museum (Steamport), which was based in the old Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway engine shed at Southport Photo: UGC