Summerseat
Scene of the demo. When the Accrington line closed and the Bacup line was cut back to Rawtenstall on 5th December 1966 the service at Summerseat was drastically cut mid-timetable, losing around 75% of its weekday trains. The incensed locals held a demonstration and blockade at the station and several arrests were made. Services were still pruned though but the line lingered on for a further few years. However, as can be seen, buildings were demolished and the replacement shelter was less than basic and clearly not intended to last. Note however the 2, 4 and 6 Car Stop signs still in place on the disused down platform in this view towards Ramsbottom. See image 21959 for a modern day 'Then and Now' comparison.
Location: Summerseat
Original line: East Lancashire Railway
Photographer: W A Camwell Collection (Courtesy Mark Bartlett)
Contact photographer: W A Camwell Collection (Courtesy Mark Bartlett)
Date: 27/05/1972
Image number: 21700
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