The Garstang and Knott End Railway ran between Garstang and Pilling, across the Fylde of Lancashire, and was built by local agricultural interests to develop unproductive land. It had been intended to continue to Knott End but it ran out of money. It eventually opened in 1870. In 1898 the Knott End Railway was authorised to continue to Knott End; it opened in 1908. The two companies were associated and the Knott End Railway acquired the earlier company. The passenger service was discontinued in 1930 and the line closed completely in 1965.
Garstang Town (KEL @ 1m 77ch), looking west from the sidings. 10 September 1961.
Closed 31 March 1930. The line leaves to the right. Corrugated iron buildings. Wagon on extreme left-hand side.Garstang Town (KEL @ 1m 77ch), looking west from the sidings. 10 September 1961.
Nateby (KEL @ 3m 79ch), looking east.. 10 September 1961.
Closed 31 March 1930. Corrugated iron platform building. Level crossing gate broken and lying on ground; replaced by rope. Station house occupied.Nateby (KEL @ 3m 79ch), looking east.. 10 September 1961.
Pilling station (KEL @ 7m 01ch), looking West. 10 September 1961.
Closed 31 March 1930. 16 ton mineral wagons in the sidings. There is a buffer-stop just beyond the platformPilling station (KEL @ 7m 01ch), looking West. 10 September 1961.
Pilling station (KEL @ 7m 01ch), looking East from the buffer stop at the A588 road. 10 September 1961.
The former crossing box on the left-hand side is now a hen house. Platforms on each side for a two-track station, although only a single track remains. Typical station house painted black.Pilling station (KEL @ 7m 01ch), looking East from the buffer stop at the A588 road. 10 September 1961.
