Accrington Railways - Robert Kenyon

to Bowness Pier via Ulverston Lakeside Steamer return via Windermere Town

to Ambleside via Ulverston Lakeside & Steamer out & return

to Ambleside via Ulverston Lakeside & Steamer return via Windermere Town

to Ambleside via Windermere Town Bowness Pier & Steamer

to Ambleside via Windermere Town Bowness Pier & Steamer out & return

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return via Lakeside

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CHURCH RISHTON

15/8d July In a major railway accident at Weeton near Harrogate, a person from Great Harwood was one of seven people killed, and six more local people were amongst the one hundred and sixteen injured. September Crowds turned out to observe the fastest steam locomotive in the world, 60022 Mallard, as it passed through Accrington on 30 th , heading a works special for Blackpool with an observation car on the rear of the carriages. 1962 ( It was during this year the Transport Act abolished the British Transport Commission [BTC]and put in its place the British Railways Board [BRB], with powers to fix fares for passengers and the rates for the carriage of freight. ) January Football would again feature prominently in the early specials this year, Rovers were away at Brighton in the 3rd Round of the FA Cup and fans going to the game would depart on Friday night the 5 th , on the 22:15 to London at 44/-. Return was by any train from Brighton to catch the 01:00 departure from St. Pancras on Sunday morning. On the 20 th , Burnley were away at West Brom, and with a change in Stockport both ways off the 08:33 fans could get to the game, returning from New Street at 18:05 with a fare of 21/6d. Bookings were limited on the special to Stoke for Rovers next away tie in the FA Cup, which left Accrington at 10:38, Church at 10:43 for a fare of 10/-. On Sunday, the 28 th , there were return excursions to Millom and to Ingleton, both with selected rambles. The retirement was announced of Mr Thomas Bulmer, who for the past 30 years had been the Stationmaster at Church & Oswaldtwistle station. He had spent 50 years employed by the railways, and was highly regarded by both staff and passengers alike. February On Saturday, the 3 rd , Rovers were again attracting customers to the 08:33 from Accrington, to get to their game with Aston Villa for a fare of 19/6d, return was from New Street at 18:05 with changes in Manchester in both directions. On Sunday, the 18 th , Barrow was revisited. BR announced its preliminary programme of holiday trains for the weeks June 22 nd to July 7 th . ( Although some firms were still sticking to the old holiday weeks, which were the last fortnight in July. ) The BR Mobile Holiday & Travel Bureau was in town on Friday, the 22 nd , to dispense travel advice which included, ‘All-in Holidays’ for 1 week in Ireland starting at £23 – 2s – 0d or Scotland from £22 – 1s – 0d, including travel and all meals on trains. On every Saturday until further notice, trips to Blackpool and Southport would operate. On Sunday, the 25 th , there was a return excursion to Sheffield, or one to Ripon with some rambles from Ilkley, Harrogate and the destination. March Harry Hynd was again raising questions in the House of Commons about the state of the railways, and this time it was on the subject of fares, in a campaign to halt the proposed increases by the BTC. His argument was based on the theory that with so many more viable alternatives now available, any increases would deter even more passengers from using the trains, and instead of generating more income it would in fact result in greater losses. He still believed that the railways should operate primarily as a public service, rather than a profit making enterprise. If passenger numbers declined it would provide an excuse for Dr Richard Beeching, who had recently been brought in by the Conservative Government, to carry out their stated intentions. But Transport Minister, Ernest Marples, would have none of it as they were expecting a deficit of £146 millions by the end of the year, and more revenue had to be accrued from ticket sales. ( This was the first occasion that any reference had been made to Beeching in the local press. ) On Saturday, the 10 th , 10/- would get you to Sheffield for the Burnley game, departing Accrington at 10:40, returning from Midland at 18:05. The railcar excursions continued with Llandudno on Sunday,

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