Blackpool North superseded Talbot Road Station which was Blackpool’s first railway station, opening in 1846. It was renamed North Station in 1872 and in those days its front access was from Dickson Road.
The original station was replaced in 1898 and it was eventually demolished in the 1970s to make way for the station we have today. The pictures are a real throwback to the 80s and 90s, how we remember the station through those decades. The buffet shop, ticket office, pensioners on a £1 ticket to anywhere in the country, industrial action and developments remind us of past times.
1. Memories of Blackpool North
This was December 1980 when British Rail offered pensioners the chance to travel anywhere in the country for £1. No wonder they were queuing out of the door Photo: National World
2. Memories of Blackpool North
The station, lines and trains all wrapped up in this great picture from 1991 Photo: National World
3. Memories of Blackpool North
A great scene from the sidings look back to the station - probably mid 90s Photo: National World
5. Memories of Blackpool North
An old diesel engine powers out of Blackpool North 1983 Photo: National World
6. Memories of Blackpool North
A deserted North Station in January 1982 Photo: National World