John Stanley was summoned for riding from Castlethorpe to Wolverton without paying his fare on August 22nd.

Mr. Bliss, station-master, deposed that prisoner got out of the carriage, with his hod on his back at Castlethorpe, and was going away. He at first refused to pay, but afterwards did so. He did the same on his return at night, when he was given into custody. Witness said they had considerable trouble with the workmen, who frequently tried to evade payment.

Prisoner, who was employed on the line by Messrs. Nelson & Co., contractors, was fined £2 7s 4d. including costs, or 14 days’ imprisonment.