Opening of the E.L.R.
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The East Lancashire Railway opened in 1846, and
here I have placed a few newspaper cuttings relating to the E.L.R.
I
do hope that you find them of interest, and I will try to add more
in the future.
Why not enjoy a train ride from Bury to Summerseat, I am sure
that you will find the ride very interesting,
I have placed a film just a bit further down this page, this
piece of old film was taken during 1966
View the newspaper cutting from The Preston Chronicle
& Lancashire Advertiser.
Dated September 26th 1846.
This lengthy article relates to the opening of the
East Lancashire Railway.
Click Here To
View Article.
This second newspaper cutting was taken from The
Daily News.
Dated September 29th 1855.
This article relates to a Fatal Accident near to
Summerseat Station.
Click Here To View
This Article.
Here is a lovely bit of history , as you can
now travel on this short train ride from Bury to Stubbins, stopping
at Summerseat and Ramsbottom stations. This film was taken in 1966.
I really do hope that you enjoy your ride.
Ramsbottom Model Railway Club now have a website
-
www.ramsbottommrc.org.uk
We meet
every Tuesday and Thursday Night 7.30pm till 11pm.
At our club house, which is just behind 3, Bury New Road,
Ramsbottom.
New members or Visitors are always welcome to visit and
admire our layout of Ramsbottom in the 1950's.
