It was opened on 15 September 1830 by the Liverpool and Manchester Railway.

The opening of the Liverpool and Manchester Railway in 1829 provided further impetus.

These were similar to two supplied in 1839 to the Liverpool and Manchester Railway.

The Liverpool and Manchester Railway, considered to be the world's first intercity line, opened in 1826.

When he returned in 1827, his father was building the Liverpool and Manchester Railway.

The first station opened on 15 September 1830 as part of the Liverpool and Manchester Railway.

At age 18, he started work for the Liverpool and Manchester Railway.

In 1838 six locomotives were built for the Liverpool and Manchester Railway.

The Liverpool and Manchester Railway, opened in 1830, passes through the township.

Following the acceptance of the revised bill for the Liverpool and Manchester Railway, his skills continued to bring him work.