Whimsey Halt railway station

Disused railway station in Cinderford, Gloucestershire

51°50′02″N 2°30′43″W / 51.8339°N 2.5119°W / 51.8339; -2.5119Grid referenceSO648151Other informationStatusDisusedHistoryOriginal companyGreat Western RailwayPost-groupingGreat Western RailwayKey dates3 August 1907 (1907-08-03)Opened7 July 1930 (1930-07-07)Closed

Whimsey Halt railway station served the town of Cinderford, Gloucestershire, England, from 1907 to 1930 on the Mitcheldean Road and Forest of Dean Junction Railway.

History

The station was opened on 3 August 1907 by the Great Western Railway. It closed on 7 July 1930.[1][2]

References

  1. ^ Quick, M E (2002). Railway passenger stations in England, Scotland and Wales - a chronology. Richmond: Railway and Canal Historical Society. p. 453. OCLC 931112387.
  2. ^ Butt, R.V.J. (1995). The Directory of Railway Stations. Yeovil: Patrick Stephens Ltd. p. 247. ISBN 1-85260-508-1. R508.


Preceding station   Disused railways   Following station
Steam Mills Crossing Halt
Line and station closed 		  Great Western Railway
Mitcheldean Road and Forest of Dean Junction Railway 		  Terminus


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