Manchester to Buxton Folk Train Special
to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Driver John Axon and Guard John Creamer who gave their lives in the line of duty 9th February 1957 at Chapel-en-le-Frith Station with Geoff Higginbottom and railway songs.
This train departs Manchester Piccadilly at 1137 calling at at Stockport, Davenport,
Woodsmoor, Hazle Grove, Middlewood, Disley, New Mills Newtown, Furness Vale,
Whaley Bridge, Chapel-en-le-Frith (at 1220), Dove Holes and Buxton The music
continues “The Railway”, Bridge Street, Buxton and the folk Train
then
returns on the 1437 from Buxton, calling at all the same stops except Dove Holes
and Middlewood, arriving in Manchester at 1527
There will be an unveiling
of a plaque at Chapel-en-le-Frith station at the time of the accident
The unveiling will be open to the public at
11.00 with speeches, unveiling
and a minutes silence
This will be followed by Buffet for invited representatives and guests only
All are welcome to join The Folk Train Special leaving Manchester Piccadilly at 1137 and Chapel-en-le-Frith Station at 1220
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