Nelson Glam railway station

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Nelson Glam
General information
Location Nelson, Glamorganshire
Wales
Coordinates 51°39′07″N3°17′01″W / 51.6519°N 3.2836°W / 51.6519; -3.2836
Grid reference ST112955
Other information
StatusDisused
History
Original company Taff Vale Railway
Pre-groupingTaff Vale Railway
Post-grouping Great Western Railway
Key dates
1 June 1900 (1900-06-01)Opened as Nelson
1 July 1924Name changed to Nelson Glam
12 September 1932 (1932-09-12)Closed
Location
Nelson Glam railway station

Nelson Glam railway station served the village of Nelson, in the historical county of Glamorganshire, Wales, from 1900 to 1932 on the Llancaiach Branch.

History

The station was opened as Nelson on 1 June 1900 by the Taff Vale Railway. Its name was changed to Nelson Glam on 1 July 1924. It closed on 12 September 1932. [1] [2]

References

  1. Butt, R.V.J. (1995). The Directory of Railway Stations. Yeovil: Patrick Stephens Ltd. p. 167. ISBN   1-85260-508-1. R508.
  2. Quick, M E (2002). Railway passenger stations in England, Scotland and Wales - a chronology. Richmond: Railway and Canal Historical Society. p. 309. OCLC   931112387.
Preceding stationDisused railwaysFollowing station
Terminus  Taff Vale Railway
Llancaiach Branch
  Llanfabon Road Halt
Line and station closed