Nottingham Racecourse railway station

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Nottingham Racecourse
General information
Location Colwick, Nottingham
England
Platforms?
Other information
StatusDisused
History
Original company Great Northern Railway
Pre-grouping Great Northern Railway
Post-grouping London and North Eastern Railway
London Midland Region of British Railways
Key dates
19 August 1892 [1] Opened
8 December 1959Closed

Nottingham Racecourse railway station was a station opened by the Great Northern Railway to serve Nottingham Racecourse in Nottingham, England.

History

The Racecourse station was built in 1892 in conjunction with opening of the racecourse.

There are still remnants of the station buildings on Colwick Road. Today the racecourse is served by Nottingham Station located two miles from the course. [2]

Preceding station Disused railways Following station
Nottingham London
Road Low Level
  London Midland Region of British Railways
Nottingham to Grantham Line
  Netherfield

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References

  1. Railway Passenger Stations by M.Quick page 346
  2. "Directions and travel". Nottingham Racecourse. Jockey Club.

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