West Lancashire Light Railway

West Lancashire Light Railway
Irish Mail
Overview
HeadquartersHesketh Bank
LocaleEngland
Dates of operation1967present
Technical
Track gauge2 ft (610 mm)
Length430 yards (393 m)
Other
Websitewww.westlancsrailway.org

The West Lancashire Light Railway (WLLR) is a 2 ft (610 mm) narrow gauge railway that operates at Hesketh Bank, situated between Preston and Southport in North West England. The distance between the stations on the railway is 430 yards (393 m), though track extends eastwards beyond Delph station on ledge above the old clay pit which is too narrow to contain a run round loop. An extension of up to 435 metres (1,427 ft), running along the north bank of the fishing lake has been proposed. The railway has seven steam locomotives, three of which are in operating condition; two are currently being rebuilt and another is on static display. There are also two electric locomotives and many IC locomotives.