Pontdolgoch railway station

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Pontdolgoch
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General information
Location Pontdolgoch, Powys
Wales
Coordinates 52°31′59″N3°27′40″W / 52.5330°N 3.4610°W / 52.5330; -3.4610 Coordinates: 52°31′59″N3°27′40″W / 52.5330°N 3.4610°W / 52.5330; -3.4610
Grid reference SO009938
Platforms1
Other information
StatusDisused
History
Original company Newtown and Machynlleth Railway
Pre-grouping Cambrian Railways
Post-grouping Great Western Railway
Key dates
3 January 1863Opened [1] [ page needed ]
14 June 1965Closed [1]
Listed Building – Grade II
FeaturePont-dol-goch Railway Station and Stationmaster’s house
Designated5 November 1996
Reference no.17557 [2]

Pontdolgoch railway station was a station in Pontdolgoch, Powys, Wales. The station opened on 3 January 1863 and closed on 14 June 1965. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 Jenkins & Loader 2015
  2. Cadw. "Pont-dol-goch Railway Station and Stationmaster's house (17557)". National Historic Assets of Wales . Retrieved 27 October 2021.

Sources

Preceding station Historical railways Following station
Carno
Line open, station closed
  Great Western Railway
Newtown and Machynlleth Railway
  Caersws
Line and station open