Accrington Corporation Tramways
Owner Accrington Corporation
Opened 5th April 1886 (steam)
Operator (lessee) Accrington Corporation Steam Tramways Company
First electric route 2nd August 1907
Operator Accrington Corporation
Took over (operation) 20th September 1907 (lines formerly leased to the Accrington Corporation Steam Tramways Company)
Took over (operation) 1st January 1908 (2.9 miles of line owned by Haslingden Corporation which was formerly leased to the Accrington Corporation Steam Tramways Company)
Closed 6th January 1932
Length 7.02 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; re-chrome; nickel
Button Line reference [113/1]
Comment Despite the name, 'Accrington Corporation Steam Tramways Company' was actually an independent company with no connection to Accrington Corporation, other than the usual leasing arrangements.
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.