Accrington Corporation Steam Tramways
Owner Accrington Corporation Steam Tramways Company
Took over (operation) 5th April 1886 - unopened system built by Accrington Corporation [steam]
Opened 8th April 1886
Opened 22nd August 1887 - company-built line from Baxenden to Haslingden
Opened November 1887 - company-built line from Haslingden to Rawtenstall
Taken over 20th September 1907 (Accrington Corporation) - engines, trailers and assets necessary to work Accrington Corporation-owned lines
Operator (under contract) ACSTCo (Accrington Corporation lines)
Last steam service 31st December 1907
Operator ACSTCo
Taken over 1st January 1908 (Haslingden Corporation) - lines within the borough boundary, as well as a proportion of the engines and trailers
Taken over 1st January 1908 (Rawtenstall Corporation) - tracks within the municipal boundary, as well as a proportion of the engines and trailers
Length 9.56 miles (5.5 miles leased from Accrington Corporation)
Gauge 4ft 0ins
Button description Pattern of button unknown
Comment Photographs suggest that conductors, at least later on in the company's life, wore uniform jackets (see link); however, given that specific buttons have yet come to light, it seems likely that they were either unmarked, or possibly, that they bore a monogram or device that renders them difficult to identify.
Despite the name, 'Accrington Corporation Steam Tramways Company' was an independent concern, being the lessee of the corporation.