The Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway
The title ‘Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway’ was adopted by the Manchester & Leeds Railway in July 1847 following its absorption of a number of other local railways.Serving the industrial heart of the North West of England and forming the critical link to the mineral wealth of Yorkshire, the L & Y rapidly grew into a complex and progressive railway system, with considerable shipping interests on the Irish and North Seas. To find out more go to About the Railway.
The Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway Society
The Society is the oldest line society in the UK having been formed in 1950. It became a Registered Charity in 2003.To find out much more about us go to About the Society.