Transport is one of the most evocative of subjects and one which we all have some memories of.

Whether it is the glory days of steam or the journey to school on the bus, we tend to forget what an integral part transport has played in our lives.

In Bygones Extra you will see a selection of photographs from the Lancashire Telegraph archives, some of which have not been seen for many years.

Rail, road, bus and tram – whatever your memories, we have some pictures to send you misty eyed.

The collection also serves as a reminder of how far we have come in terms of both public and private forms of transport in a relatively short space of time.

From the turn of the last century when the motor car was in its infancy and when horse-drawn vehicles were still familiar sights around our towns, to the dominance of steam and the railways to the arrival of road haulage and the modern family car bringing independence and effectively ‘shrinking’ the country, it’s all here.

We have no doubt that Lancashire Telegraph readers will have their own particular memories of transport in days gone by, who may recognise the photographs we have used in this supplement or may even have some photographs in their possession which they would like to share.

If so, then Gill Johnson who compiles our weekly Bygones supplement published every Wednesday would love to hear from you. You can contact her on 01254 298223 or email gill.johnson@nqnw.co.uk

 

Pic 1: HUNDREDS of rail enthusiasts gathered to watch the Princess Elizabeth in full steam in 1986.

The train, built in 1936, was nicknamed The Lady in Red and was reported at the time to be the favourite train of Her Majesty the Queen after whom it was named.

The locomotive was a record-breaker, having completed the journey from Glasgow Central Station to London Euston without stopping in five hours 44 minutes at an average speed around 70 miles an hour – a record which still stands today.