Some stations omitted in dotted sections Chequerbent railway station was in Westhoughton to the south-west of Bolton, Greater Manchester, on a deviation of the original Bolton Great Moor St to Kenyon Junction line.
The Bolton and Leigh Railway (B&LR) opened for goods traffic in 1828, followed by passenger services in 1831.
The stationary engines played a prominent role on the line for at least 15 years and it is believed they remained in operation until about 1846.
[5] The route of the new line passed under the A6, whereas the previous line had crossed at road level, the station was sited in a cutting on the north side of the road-over bridge, complemented by a new Station Masters house and a number of railway cottages.
[6] The old track alignment continued in use from the north end to access Hulton Collieries.