Haslingden Corporation Tramways
Owner Haslingden Corporation
Opened 22nd August 1887 (steam) - an extension of the Accrington Corporation-owned system operated by the Accrington Corporation Steam Tramways Company
Operator (lessee) Accrington Corporation Steam Tramways Company
Taken over (operation) 1st January 1908 (Accrington Corporation)
Electrified 28th September 1908
Closed 30th April 1930
Length 2.9 miles
Gauge 4ft 0ins
Button description Title ('Accrington Corporation Tramways') in circlet, surrounding arms (shield with printing cylinder, paper, shuttle etc, surmounted by an oak branch and foliage), all above motto: ‘Industry and Prudence Conquer’
Materials known Brass; nickel
Button Line reference [113/1]
Comment Following the municipalisation of the Haslingden line, services were initially provided under contract by Accrington Corporation, but using steam trams (and trailers) purchased from the ACSTCo by Haslingden Corporation. However, following electrification, tram cars (and their staff) were provided by Accrington, but with Haslingden Corporation tramway inspectors. What marked buttons, if any, were worn by these inspectors is currently unknown.