In September of the same year the Kendal and Windermere Railway opened the first section of their line from Oxenholme to Kendal.
The 175 committees and Community Rail Partnerships have held a series of well-supported community events along the Furness line during the summer to celebrate the 175th anniversary.
Join Avanti West Coast and the rail industry at Lancaster Station, platform 3 today, Wednesday (November 3) between 11.30am and 14.30pm for the community event.
*Find out how railways started in Cumbria (lots of historical photos available to look at and books to peruse or buy)
*Celebrate the engagement by local pupils – sharing their artwork – Dallas Road Primary School
*Welcome and engage young students in the importance of the railway for the future (sustainable transport and information on rail as a career option)
*Come and meet young people working in the rail industry
*The importance of safety on the railways and also how a railway steam engine fell down a hole in 1892 and it is still there
*A series of leaflets directing you to walks from stations along Cumbria’s lines
*175 merchandise and goodie bags for children