Whimsey Halt railway station

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.

Whimsey Halt
General information
LocationCinderford, Gloucestershire
England
Coordinates51.8339°N 2.5119°W / 51.8339; -2.5119
Grid referenceSO648151
Other information
StatusDisused
History
Original companyGreat Western Railway
Post-groupingGreat Western Railway
Key dates
3 August 1907 (1907-08-03)Opened
7 July 1930 (1930-07-07)Closed

History

The station was opened on 3 August 1907 by the Great Western Railway. It closed on 7 July 1930.[1][2]

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


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