By Tom Heavyside and Vic Mitchell. This book contains an historical survey of the line from Manchester Victoria to Bacup via Bury, including the parts of the line operating today as part of the Metrolink light rail system and the East Lancashire Railway preserved line.
Manchester to Bacup including Bury and the East Lancashire Railway contains 120 black & white photographs illustrating interesting features along the line including stations, junctions, signal boxes and freight facilities. The pictures largely illustrate the line as part of the national railway network, but some more recent photographs of the Metrolink and the preserved railway are also included. Detailed captions provide further historical information.
Also includes several maps, diagrams, tickets, posters and other reproductions. 96 pages. Hardback.