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The Railway Station
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The regular passenger service ceased in June 1959, and in 1964 the holdiay specials ended. The goods service soon followed and the demolition of the bridge over the High Street came in 1973, leaving the station derelict.
The Rushden Historical Transport Society began in 1976 and in 1979 held its first Cavalcade in Hall Park. In 1984 the group secured a lease from the County Council for the old station, but just three years later a threat of demolition hung over it. After a struggle to save it, the station was purchased in 1996 as their headquarters, and, after vigourous fundraising, they made the final payment in 2003. More fundraising and much hard work by some of the members saw full refurbishment of the building.
The following year re-arrangements were made to the site when the link road plan was passed. The old station is now a superb museum and club for the members to enjoy.
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An early postcard of the Railway Station. The bridge for pedestrians was a short cut
for many from the north end of town to get to work or the shops.
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Elephants at the Railway Station in the 1950's.
The Circus was in town!
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This photograph is dated 1965 when it was a goods only line
Courtesy of Jon Anton
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The series of photgraphs below were taken by Peter Fensom from November 2003 to 2005, showing some
of the refurbishments taking place, and the road alterations that saw the old coal office demolished.
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