Dolyhir railway station
Dolyhir railway station was a station in Dolyhir, Powys, Wales. The station opened in 1875 and closed in 1951.[1] The station building survives today, and is located in the centre of a quarry. Great Western Railway closure signage is still visible on the building, nearly 70 years after its closure.
Dolyhir | |
|---|---|
 The site of the station in 1992 | |
| General information | |
| Location | Dolyhir, Powys Wales |
| Coordinates | 52.2164°N 3.1082°W |
| Grid reference | SO243581 |
| Other information | |
| Status | Disused |
| History | |
| Original company | Kington and Eardisley Railway |
| Pre-grouping | Great Western Railway |
| Post-grouping | Great Western Railway |
| Key dates | |
| 25 September 1875 | Opened[1] |
| 5 February 1951 | Closed[1][2] |
References
- "Dolyhir Railway Station (418317)". Coflein. RCAHMW. Retrieved 11 March 2017.
- Quick, M E (2002). Railway passenger stations in England, Scotland and Wales – a chronology. Richmond: Railway and Canal Historical Society. p. 156. OCLC 931112387.
Further reading
- Mitchell, Vic; Smith, Keith (2007). Ludlow to Hereford. Middleton Press. figs. 100-103. ISBN 9781906008147. OCLC 258060509.
| Preceding station | Disused railways | Following station | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Radnor Line and station closed |
Great Western Railway Kington and Eardisley Railway |
Stanner Line and station closed |
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