Whimsey Halt railway station

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Whimsey Halt
General information
Location Cinderford, Gloucestershire
England
Coordinates 51°50′02″N2°30′43″W / 51.8339°N 2.5119°W / 51.8339; -2.5119 Coordinates: 51°50′02″N2°30′43″W / 51.8339°N 2.5119°W / 51.8339; -2.5119
Grid reference SO648151
Other information
StatusDisused
History
Original company Great Western Railway
Post-groupingGreat Western Railway
Key dates
3 August 1907 (1907-08-03)Opened
7 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]

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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