Allendale railway station explained

Allendale railway station should not be confused with Allandale railway station (disambiguation).

Allendale
Status:Disused
Borough:Allendale, Northumberland
Country:England
Platforms:1
Original:Hexham and Allendale Railway
Pregroup:North Eastern Railway
Postgroup:London and North Eastern Railway
Years:13 January 1868
Events:opened for goods
Years1:1 March 1869
Events1:Station opened as Catton Road
Years2:1 May 1898
Events2:Station renamed Allendale
Years3:22 September 1930
Events3:Station closed for passengers
Years4:20 November 1950
Events4:Station closed for freight

Allendale railway station was the terminus of the single track branch of the Hexham and Allendale Railway, in north east England. The line connected villages in the area to the railway network via a junction at Hexham.

History

Authorised in 1865 the Hexham to Allendale Railway was opened in stages, first to in 1867, then to (then known as Catton Road) a mile short of the town in 1868. Built to carry freight, primarily the product of local lead mines, the line eventually opened to passengers. The passenger service was run by the North Eastern Railway who took over the line in July 1876. Passenger services were withdrawn in 1930 but freight services continued until 20 November 1950 when the line was abandoned.

Legacy

The station site and the first part of the track to Hexham were sold to the former station master. Today it is the location of the Allendale Caravan Park.[1]

References

54.908°N -2.265°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Caravan Park - Allendale Caravan Park . 2022-12-27 . www.allendale-holidays.co.uk.