Milnthorpe railway station explained

Milnthorpe
Status:Disused
Borough:Milnthorpe, Westmorland
Country:England
Coordinates:54.2284°N -2.7486°W
Grid Name:Grid reference
Platforms:2
Original:Lancaster and Carlisle Railway
Pregroup:London and North Western Railway
Postgroup:London Midland and Scottish Railway
Events:Opened
Events1:Closed

Milnthorpe railway station served the village of Milnthorpe, in the historical county of Westmorland, England, from 1846 to 1968 on the Lancaster and Carlisle Railway.

History

The station was opened on 22 August 1846 by the Lancaster and Carlisle Railway. It closed on 1 July 1968.[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. 299. 931112387.
  2. Book: Butt, R.V.J.. The Directory of Railway Stations. 1995. Patrick Stephens Ltd. Yeovil. 1-85260-508-1. R508. 160.