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- St Lukes
- Southport Central
- Southport Chapel Street
Plex Moss Lane Halt
(1906 - 1938)
In July 1906, the railway company introduced a ‘railmotor’ service between Southport Chapel Street and Altcar & Hillhouse via Downholland and to coincide with the introduction of the railmotor
two halts were opened, one of which was Plex Moss Lane
On the double-track route, there were two short, low platforms composed of gravel. At the southern end was a barrow crossing to provide access from the ‘up’ to the ‘down’ (Southport direction) platform. There were two lamps on the up platform, and no form of shelter was provided
The railmotor proved to be a success, and Plex Moss Lane Halt was served by ten trains in each direction. By 1910, sixteen return trips were operating on weekdays along the branch and there were nine on a Sunday
During the 1930s, competition from local buses had a detrimental impact on use of the line and, as a result, the passenger service was withdrawn and the halt closed on September 26 1938. Goods services continued to pass through the site of Plex Moss Lane Halt until January 21 1952 after which the line was closed. The track was lifted in the early 1960s, and there is no trace of the halt but the bridge remains
On the double-track route, there were two short, low platforms composed of gravel. At the southern end was a barrow crossing to provide access from the ‘up’ to the ‘down’ (Southport direction) platform. There were two lamps on the up platform, and no form of shelter was provided
The railmotor proved to be a success, and Plex Moss Lane Halt was served by ten trains in each direction. By 1910, sixteen return trips were operating on weekdays along the branch and there were nine on a Sunday
During the 1930s, competition from local buses had a detrimental impact on use of the line and, as a result, the passenger service was withdrawn and the halt closed on September 26 1938. Goods services continued to pass through the site of Plex Moss Lane Halt until January 21 1952 after which the line was closed. The track was lifted in the early 1960s, and there is no trace of the halt but the bridge remains
