by Ed Davies
Following a huge campaign to get it constructed, the Burrs Country Park train station has been officially opened by the Flying Scotsman
The station, in East Lancashire, is the seventh stop along the popular heritage railway line and will enable visitors to board both steam and diesel train services.
To celebrate the opening of the station The Caravan Club hosted special guests including the great Flying Scotsman steam train.
Located within The Caravan Club’s own Burrs Country Park site, the station platform can be accessed from a new footpath, which has been built to circumnavigate the site.
The Caravan Club also donated £80,000 towards the new platform, which was opened last Thursday, October 13 during the Motorhome & Caravan Show 2016.
Harvey Alexander, director of marketing, The Caravan Club commented: “This is a special day for our members and visitors.
“The East Lancashire Steam railway has been a popular attraction for a number of years.
“We are delighted to be able to support the opening of the new station and welcome such distinguished guests, including the Mayor of Bury and the Flying Scotsman, on this historic day.”
The Caravan Club will extend a warm welcome to a host of special guests the mayor of Bury and local councillor Mike Connolly.
