Red Post Junction Explained

Red Post Junction was a railway junction at Abbotts Ann in Hampshire, England between the former Basingstoke and Salisbury Railway^[1] and Midland and South Western Junction Railway. The junction was removed after the final closure of the M&SWJR in 1961.

History

In 1873, two railway lengths were authorized which included the Red Post Junction (formerly known as the Andover Junction Station).^[2] The Red Post Junction served the Andover area.^[3]

Remains

Although the physical junction was removed, there is a stub of the M&SWJR remaining to serve military installations at Ludgershall. This stub is connected to a goods line from Andover which runs alongside the main line until the tracks diverge at the site of Red Post Junction.

References

1. Web site: The History of the Railway Companies of Hampshire. 13 July 2015. The Railways of Hampshire. Hampshire County Council. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20150714051009/http://www3.hants.gov.uk/railways-of-hampshire.htm. 14 July 2015. dmy-all.
2. Savernake, a Railway Crossroads in Wiltshire. Sands. Tom. March 1958. Railway Magazine. 14 July 2015.
3. Web site: Brief History of the Midland & South Western Junction Railway. 14 July 2015. Swindon & Cricklade Railway.

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