The brand new ‘Discover the South Fylde Line’ marketing brochure was launched on Blackpool North station during the Community Open Day celebrations on Saturday 5th June 2010. The Open Day was the first time an event like this had been held in Blackpool and it was well supported with Northern Rail, the South Fylde Line Community Rail Partnership, ACoRP, Rail User Groups, Heritage Railway Societies and Blackpool Tourism all on hand to give information to visitors. 

The event was was free but visitors were asked to donate to two charities; Donna’s Dream House, a local holiday home for children with life-threatening or terminal illnesses and Railway Children, an international charity working for runaway and abandoned children who live in and around the world’s railway stations. The event raised a total of £240 which was equally split over the two charities.  

Also at the Open Day were a number of enthusiasts showing their collections of railway photographs and railway memorabilia. The event was opened by the Town Crier who also welcomed the Fylde Coast Express, a steam excursion hauled by Duchess of Hamilton.

Click on the image below to download a PDF version of the Discover the South fylde Line brochure.