If the powers were insufficient then further Acts would be needed for extensions, deviations, amalgamations or other changes. East Lancashire Railway Acts 1844-47.
Railway history original document Act Bolton Leigh Kenyon Lancashire
Railway history original document Act Chester Holyhead Bangor Menai Britannia
Railway history original document Act Liverpool Kirby Wigan Bolton Bury
Railway history original document Act Bolton Preston Chorley Leyland
Railway history original document Act Manchester Sheffield Lincolnshire GCR
Railway history original document Act Preston Blackburn Farington Bamber Bridge
