Lost Railways of Manchester (Molyneux Brow)

Welcome to our exploration of the lost Molyneux Brow Station, a fascinating piece of railway history located on the East Lancashire Railway’s Clifton Junction to Accrington line. This line opened in stages between September 1846 and August 1848, marking the beginning of an important transportation route in the region.
Molyneux Brow Station first appeared in public timetables in June 1853, named after a cluster of isolated cottages situated just 100 yards to the north. The station was designed with two low platforms, strategically placed on a double-track route. The platforms began in a cutting at the north-western end, but due to the steep terrain, they concluded on an embankment, creating a unique architectural feature.
The main station building was located east of the line on the southbound platform, accompanied by a small goods yard that included two sidings, a signal box, and a 5-ton crane, all positioned immediately south-east of the platform. Notably, the goods yard did not handle livestock, focusing instead on other freight services. An access road, Philips Park Road, was constructed at the request of the Philips family, providing them with direct access to the station.
Passenger and goods trains continued to operate through Molyneux Brow until December 3, 1966, when the line officially closed just two days later. The site of the station was subsequently transformed as the M60 Motorway was constructed, erasing much of its historical footprint. However, one striking remnant remains: the Clifton Viaduct, which stands just south of the former station site. Drivers on the M60 cannot help but notice this impressive structure, now somewhat isolated due to the removal of the embankment at its northern end and the encroachment of industrial buildings at the southern end.
Join us as we delve deeper into the history and significance of Molyneux Brow Station, a testament to the rich railway heritage of the East Lancashire region. Thank you for watching, and be sure to subscribe for more explorations of historical sites.
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