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Whimsey Halt railway station

Coordinates: 51°50′02″N 2°30′43″W / 51.8339°N 2.5119°W / 51.8339; -2.5119
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Whimsey Halt
General information
LocationCinderford, Gloucestershire
England
Coordinates51°50′02″N 2°30′43″W / 51.8339°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

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

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

References

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  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