Barnoldswick Railway
The Barnoldswick Railway Company, in the United Kingdom, existed from 1862 to 1899 when it became part of the Midland Railway. It was formed to build a branch line from the Midland Railway's line from Skipton to Colne. It obtained its Act of Parliament on 12 August 1865. Construction started two years later.
Opening[]
The 1-mile-1,342-yard (2.836 km) long single track line was opened on 8 February 1871. It left the Midland line at Barnoldswick Junction, near Kelbrook, and was worked by the Midland Railway from the start.
Absorption[]
In March 1898 the Barnoldswick Railway approached the Midland Railway with a view to selling. As the branch had always paid a regular and reasonable dividend the Midland obtained powers to purchase the branch in 1899.
See also[]
References[]
- Binns, Donald (1995) "The Skipton-Colne Railway and The Barnoldswick Branch", Trackside Publications, Skipton, N. Yorkshire, UK. ISBN 1-900095-00-9
External links[]
- The Barnoldswick Branch (British Railways in the 1960s Sectional Appendix Extract)
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- Transport in the Borough of Pendle
- Railway companies established in 1862
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