Dymock railway station explained

Dymock
Status:Disused
Borough:Dymock, Gloucestershire
Country:England
Original:Great Western Railway
Postgroup:Great Western Railway
Years:27 July 1885
Events:Opened
Years1:13 July 1959
Events1:Closed to passengers
Years2:1964
Events2:closed to freight

Dymock railway station was a stop on the former Ledbury and Gloucester Railway. It opened in 1885 and served the Gloucestershire village of Dymock. It had a passing loop, as well as a goods shed and goods yard.[1] It was closed for passengers in 1959[2] but remained open for freight traffic until 1964 when the line was closed.[3]

Further reading

51.9775°N -2.4403°W

Notes and References

  1. Watford . Chris Gordon . May 2024 . The Gloucester to Ledbury branch . Steam Days . 417 . 38-48.
  2. Book: Quick, M E. Railway passenger stations in England, Scotland and Wales – a chronology. 2002. Railway and Canal Historical Society. Richmond. 164. 931112387.
  3. Web site: Disused Stations: Barbers Bridge Station.