were at the northern end of the building. Further works were carried out in the early 1900s, when the platforms were reconstructed on two passing loops. The contract was awarded to J. C. & F. Woods for £2,696 on 20 November 1901. The new platforms were reported to be 230 ft long. No provision was made for a goods yard at this station. The Oaks station closed on 6 November 1950. Signal box A signal box recorded as a Yardley/Smith type 1 brick structure, as at Bromley Cross, equipped with a 20 lever Smith frame was located close to the level crossing. It opened in 1875. It received a new L&Y frame to control the southern end of the loops installed in 1902. The original box was replaced in November 1942 by a LMS ARP type 13 box fitted with a 20 lever REC rear-mounted frame, positioned on the up side (Bolton bound), just to the north of the station. The replacement box closed in October 1966 when the loops were taken out of use. The gates of the level crossing were never locked or controlled by the lever frame, unlike Bromley Cross. References Notes Bibliography Welch, S. Lancashire Steam Finale, External links The Oaks Station on navigable O.S. map Disused railway stations in the Metropolitan Borough of Bolton Former Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway stations Railway stations in Great Britain opened in 1850 Railway stations in Great Britain closed in 1950