As part of the old Barnoldswick branch line, this railway once rolled over the Leeds Liverpool canal at this point, sadly there is only one "turret' remaining, the opposite one demolished when the marina was extended.It's an impressive structure often used by people as a place to visit, have picnics, socialise, and the odd bit of courting. It offers fine views of Lower Park Marina and the narrow boats moored below.PLEASE BE AWARE: This, though a local landmark, is on private property, and as such, you are welcome to visit but there are no barriers etc, be very cautious if visiting with small people, dogs, or drunks.As with any review you may find useful, or even entertaining, please leave a Like, it makes us feel better. Thanks.From Wikipedia:Barnoldswick railway station was the only railway station on the Midland Railway's 1-mile-64-chain (2.9 km) long Barnoldswick Branch in the West Riding of Yorkshire in England. The line left the Leeds and Bradford Extension Railway at Barnoldswick Junction 55 chains (3,600 ft; 1,100 m) from Earby railway station. The line through the junction was on a 20-chain (1,300 ft; 400 m) radius after which it converged to a single track and ran in a straight but undulating line to Barnoldswick. The passenger train that ran back and forth between Barnoldswick and Earby was known locally as the 'Barlick Spud' or 'Spudroaster'.1 The real reason for the name is lost in time, but the two versions that were commonly recited are that the original branch locomotive was so small it looked like a portable potato roaster used by a local vendor or that the journey time was the same as that taken to roast a potato in the locomotive's firebox.The line was built by the Barnoldswick Railway and worked by the Midland Railway from its opening on 8 February 1871. The Midland absorbed the Barnoldswick Railway in 1899. The last passenger train ran on 25 September 1965, with official closure coming on the 27 September 1965; the last coal train ran on 30 July 1966.As with any review you may find useful, or even entertaining, please leave a Like, it makes us feel better. Thanks.
Barlick Castle is a UK Park based in Barnoldswick, North West England. Barlick Castle is located at Barnoldswick BB18 5TB, UK.
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