Lambourn railway station
Lambourn railway station was a railway station in Lambourn, Berkshire, UK, on the Lambourn Valley Railway.[2]
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| Location | |
| Place | Lambourn |
| Area | West Berkshire |
| Coordinates | 51.5049°N 1.5295°W |
| Grid reference | SU327785 |
| Operations | |
| Original company | Lambourn Valley Railway |
| Pre-grouping | Great Western Railway |
| Post-grouping | Great Western Railway |
| Platforms | 1[1] |
| History | |
| 1898 | Opened |
| 1960 | Closed |
| Disused railway stations in the United Kingdom | |
| Closed railway stations in Britain A B C D–F G H–J K–L M–O P–R S T–V W–Z | |
History
The station opened on 4 April 1898.[1] It was the terminus and the most substantial station on the line. Currently, a street named "The Old Station Yard" runs through the now demolished site.
Goods traffic
Lambourn had an office and extensive freight facilities, including a goods yard with a loading dock, goods shed, locomotive shed, a coal yard and office, and cattle pens.[2] The station was also busy with racehorses, with traffic peaking between 1920 and 1935.[2]
Closure
The station closed to all traffic on 4 January 1960.[1]
| Preceding station | Disused railways | Following station | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastbury Halt | Great Western Railway Lambourn Valley Railway |
Terminus |
References
- "Lambourn". The History of a Branch Line 1898 to 1973. The Lambourn Valley Railway. Retrieved 22 June 2010.
- "Station Name: LAMBOURN". Disused Stations. Retrieved 22 June 2010.
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