Lakeside [FR]
Garstang historian Anthony Coppin was recently asked to go through the collection of historic photos amassed by the late Rev. Ron Greenall and found this image taken on the 'Swift' on Windermere on 8th July 1923, but titled Knott End Railway. Little was known about what the occasion was until Anthony was sent an article from the Fleetwood Chronicle, Fylde News and Advertiser of 13 July 1923 (See image 82026). The Knott End Railway wasn't included in the 1923 'Grouping' of railway companies but did amalgamate with the LMSR six months later, becoming its smallest constituent. This was a 'staff outing' to mark the occasion. The LMSR introduced some innovations, including two new railmotor halts, in an effort to generate traffic but passenger services ceased in 1930, less than seven years after the amalgamation. The 'Swift' was in service from 1900 to 1981, and finally scrapped in 1999. W S Y on the life belts stands for Windermere Steam Yacht but the vessel was built for the Furness Railway. In 2020 a brand new 'Swift' was launched on Windermere to a very modern design.
Location: Lakeside [FR]
Original line: London, Midland and Scottish Railway
Photographer: Rev Ron Greenall Collection
Contact photographer: Rev Ron Greenall Collection
Date: 08/07/1923
Image number: 82025
Other photographs of Lakeside [FR] on RailScot
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