John Bidwell, 75, of Crosswicks and formerly of Titusville died in the Capital Health at Fuld on Sunday. Born in England, he had been a resident Crosswicks for 11 years. He graduated from Central High School of Hopewell Township. He was a former conductor and engineer with the Black River-Western Railroad. He enjoyed working with copper, creating uniquelamps.. . His hobby was working with his electric trains. Son of the late Roy A. Bidwell and Alice Stout Bidwell, he is survived by his wife, Kathy Matlack Bidwell and his mother-in-law, Kathleen Matlack. Funeral services and burial will be private. The family has re quested that in lieu of flowers, contributions be made to his widow.