Notice of closure
The state of the buildings
Oxenhope at or about closure
However thanks to local concern it was purchased
and reopened in private hands
British Transport Commission closed the line in1962
Keighley and Worth Valley - Reopening - 29 June
1968 Steam had still a few weeks to go when the
line reopened - but on this day, I seem to recollect,
these were the only steamers in action for miles
around - there was a national rail strike! The
train was hauled by LMS-designed 2-6-2T no 41241,
and USA tank no 30072. The pair are seen at Keighley,
before departure, then from the train as it pulled away
A joyous day for which I am thankful to
Here USA S100 tank which along with LMS 41241
Hauled the first train that day.
The railway has never looked back since then and
continues to go from strength to strength
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