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circa Spring 1979

Vehicle: 50758   

Cravens Class 105 DMBS M50758 and a Derby Class 108 DTCL seen approaching Squires Gate station from Blackpool South circa Spring 1979. Steve Davies Collection.

15th October 1988

Vehicle: 53451   Set: N668

With peeling paint and corrosion erupting around the cab windows, a well-worn looking Class 104 Driving Motor Brake Second M53451 was coupled to Driving Open Second Lavatory M53518, stood at a run-down Squires Gate with a Blackpool South to Colne service on October 15th 1988. The Coast Line from Blackpool South to Kirkham had fallen on hard times, with just a single track remaining on this once busy route that in the days gone by, buzzed with activity. Despite being close to the Pontins Holiday Camp and Blackpool Airport, the facilities at Squires Gate had been reduced to a bare platform. A far-cry from the days when there were even Camping Coaches located here. The 104 was into its last period of extended operation due to ongoing problems with the Class 142 Pacer fleet. Martyn Hilbert.

13th July 1978

A Class 108 DMU on a Blackpool South - Kirkham service approaching Squires Gate Lane railway bridge, Thursday 13 July 1978. Ian 10B.

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