Derwen | |
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General information | |
Location | Derwen, Denbighshire Wales |
Coordinates | 53°02′33″N3°22′39″W / 53.0425°N 3.3774°W |
Grid reference | SJ077504 |
Platforms | 1 |
Other information | |
Status | Disused |
History | |
Opened | 6 October 1864 [1] |
Closed | 30 April 1962 (for freight) [1] |
Original company | Denbigh, Ruthin and Corwen Railway |
Pre-grouping | London and North Western Railway |
Post-grouping | London, Midland and Scottish Railway |
Key dates | |
2 February 1953 | closed for passengers |
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Preceding station | Disused railways | Following station | ||
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Nantclwyd Line and station closed | London and North Western Railway Denbigh, Ruthin and Corwen Railway | Gwyddelwern Line and station closed |