Ham Mill Halt railway station explained

Ham Mill Halt
Status:Disused
Borough:Stroud, Gloucester
Country:England
Platforms:2
Original:Great Western Railway
Pregroup:Great Western Railway
Postgroup:Great Western Railway
Events:Opened as Ham Mill Crossing
Years1:July 1957
Events1:Name changed to Ham Mill Halt
Events2:Closed

Ham Mill Halt was opened on 12 October 1903 on what is now the Golden Valley Line between Kemble and . This line was opened in 1845 as the Cheltenham and Great Western Union Railway from Swindon to Gloucester and this was one of many small stations and halts built on this line for the local passenger service. This halt opened with the introduction of the GWR steam railmotor services between and Chalford.

The halt was between and Stroud, at the end of Ham Mill Lane, and was originally opened as Ham Mill Crossing Halt before being renamed in July 1957. The halt consisted of a wooden crossing and a pair of platforms, each with GWR pagoda style shelters. Electric lighting was installed 1939 at an estimated cost of £108. Electric treadles and bells were provided either side of the crossing to warn passengers of trains approaching.

Closure of the halt came in November 1964[1] following the withdrawal of local stopping passenger services on the line. No trace of the halt remains today.

Services

This halt was served by the Gloucester to Chalford local passenger services, known as the Chalford Auto.

References

51.7278°N -2.2055°W

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. 212. 931112387.