Blackpool Tramway : Tram Stops : Thornton Gate
| Location | number of platforms |
|---|---|
| Reserved track | 2 |
Thornton Gate has a 'station' building, which houses staff accomodation. There is also a third track here, on the northern approach to the stop, which can be used by trams terminating from either direction. There is a set of former permenant way sidings here, just to the north of the tram stop, which are disused. There was a proposal by the Lancastrian Transport Trust to set up a transport heritage centre on the site, but Blackpool Council, who own the tramway infrastructure, were unwilling to release the site for development.
Pictures
Thornton Gate, looking north. On the left is the northbound shelter; on the right is the spur to the sidings; in the centre is the extra track for terminating trams
17/07/2005 • 001897
Southbound view at Thornton Gate, with the northbound shelter on the right. There is a staff room in the shelter
17/07/2005 • 001898
Thornton Gate. On the right are the two running lines and the reversing track, while on the right are disused sidings
17/07/2005 • 001899
Centre track at Thornton Gate
17/07/2005 • 001900
Sidings at Thornton Gate
17/07/2005 • 001901
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