Brynmenyn railway station explained

Brynmenyn
Status:Disused
Borough:Brynmenyn, Glamorgan
Country:Wales
Coordinates:51.5505°N -3.5807°W
Grid Name:Grid reference
Platforms:3
Original:Llynvi and Ogmore Railway
Pregroup:Great Western Railway
Postgroup:Great Western Railway
Events:Opened as Brynmenin
Years1:1886
Events1:Name changed to Brynmenin
Events2:Closed

Brynmenyn railway station served the village of Brynmenyn, in the historic county of Glamorgan, Wales, from 1873 to 1958 on the Garw Valley Railway.

History

The station was opened as Brynmenin on 12 May 1873 by the Llynvi and Ogmore Railway. Its name was changed to Brynmenyn in 1886, although the old spelling remained in the handbook of stations until 1890. The station closed on 5 May 1958.[1] [2]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Quick, M E. Railway passenger stations in England, Scotland and Wales - a chronology. 2002. Railway and Canal Historical Society. Richmond. 101. 931112387.
  2. Web site: Brynmenyn Station © Ben Brooksbank :: Geograph Britain and Ireland. Geograph. 13 April 2021.