The closure notice marked the end of the LMSrailway in Helmdon
1951
The closure notice marked the end of the LMSrailway in Helmdon. The notice reads… Closing of Helmdon Village and Wappenham Passenger Stations; On and from Monday 2nd July 1951 the passenger train service between Blisworth and Banbury will be withdrawn and Helmdon Village and Wappenham Stations will be closed for passengers. Alternative facilities for passengers are provided in this area by the following Omnibus services… Midland Red No. 508 – Helmdon Village and Banbury – Daily Midland Red No. 512 – Northampton and Banbury – Tuesdays Wednesdays and Thursdays United Counties No. 53 – Wappenham and Northampton – Saturdays In addition Local Operators provide Services from these villages to Banbury and Northampton on Market Days and Saturdays British Railways motor vehicles will continue to give a collection and delivery service for parcels and small goods consignments – Enquire at Helmdon (for Sulgrave) or Brackley (Central) Station for details. Goods traffic (in full loads) Coal and Livestock will continue to be dealt with until further notice. Further information will be supplied on application to Mr. H. Tandy, District Commercial Supt., London Midland Region, Leicester (Telephone 5542) or Mr. C.H. Adey, District Commercial Supt., Western Region, Worcester (Telephone 3241). British Railways
