Gillett's Crossing (also known as Gillett's Crossing St Annes and Gillett's Crossing Old Links) was a halt on the Fylde Coast railway line, in Lancashire, England. It opened on 1 October 1913 for the newly introduced railmotor service. It closed on 11 September 1939.
Gillett's Crossing Halt | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Location | St. Annes, Fylde England |
| Coordinates | 53°45′44″N 3°02′25″W / 53.7623°N 3.0404°W |
| Grid reference | SD315300 |
| Platforms | 2 |
| Other information | |
| Status | Disused |
| History | |
| Original company | Preston and Wyre Joint Railway |
| Pre-grouping | Preston and Wyre Joint Railway |
| Post-grouping | London, Midland and Scottish Railway |
| Key dates | |
| 1 October 1913 | Station opened |
| 1 October 1915 | Temporarily closed |
| August 1919[1] | Reopened |
| 11 September 1939[2] | Closed |
References
edit- [1], accessed 6 December 2010
- [2], accessed 6 December 2010
- Welch, M.S. (2004) Lancashire Steam Finale, Runpast Publishing, Cheltenham, ISBN 1-870754-61-1, p. 31
| Preceding station | Disused railways | Following station | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington Road Halt until 1931 |
Blackpool and Lytham Railway |
St Annes-on-the-Sea | ||
| Squires Gate from 1931 |
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