| REF. NO. | DENOMINATION | DESCRIPTION | NO.ISSUED | CONDITION | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share Capital | |||||
| 101 | Ordinary share | ? | ? | – | – |
| 103 | 1st 5% perpetual preference share | ? | ? | – | – |
| 105 | 2nd 5% perpetual preference share | ? | ? | – | – |
| Loan Capital | |||||
| 111 | 5% debenture stock | ? | ? | – | – |
| 113 | 5% permanent debenture stock | ? | ? | – | – |
West Lancashire Railway Company
Incorporated on 14th August 1871.
Lines running 16 miles between Southport and Preston, opened from 1878 onwards and included numerous extensions. The railway passed to the Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway in 1897.
Capital £155,000 in shares of £20 each, loans of £51,666. Capital increased for later extensions etc. Total capital in 1890: Ordinary capital £153,767; preference capital £532,416; debenture stock £654,405.
1871