4. Walton

Opened: 2nd April 1849 as Walton Junction ; this is the first station after the split between the Ormskirk and Kirkby lines . This was renamed to Walton in 1970 but they have to add (Merseyside) in official references so it's not confused for Walton-on-the-Naze or Walton-on-Thames. Line electrified: 1913 Number of platforms: Two Points of interest: There's one road into the station. About halfway…