Doldowlod railway station

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Doldowlod
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Southbound goods train near Doldowlod
General information
LocationDoldowlod, Powys
Wales
Coordinates 52°15′30″N3°29′51″W / 52.2584°N 3.4975°W / 52.2584; -3.4975 Coordinates: 52°15′30″N3°29′51″W / 52.2584°N 3.4975°W / 52.2584; -3.4975
Grid reference SN978633
Other information
StatusDisused
History
Original company Mid Wales Railway
Pre-grouping Cambrian Railways
Post-grouping Great Western Railway [1]
Key dates
21 September 1864Opened [2]
31 December 1962Closed [2]

Doldowlod railway station stood on the Mid Wales Railway between Builth Wells and Rhayader. [3] It was closed on 31 December 1962 and the track removed.

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History

Doldowlod on Wye railway station was opened by the Mid-Wales Railway on 21 September 1864. [2] The Mid Wales Railway got into financial difficulties and a working arrangement was made with the Cambrian Railways on 2 April 1888; [4] who took over the line on 24 June 1904. [4] The line later became part of the Great Western Railway. [1]

The station along with the rest of the former Mid Wales Railway line was closed by the British Transport Commission on 31 December 1962. [2]

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References

Notes

  1. 1 2 Awdry, pages 2021.
  2. 1 2 3 4 Butt, page 80
  3. Dewick, page 14.
  4. 1 2 Awdry, page 34.

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Further reading

Preceding station Disused railways Following station
Rhayader   Mid Wales Railway   Newbridge on Wye