Bilson Halt railway station is a disused railway station opened on the former Bullo Pill Railway, later known as the Great Western Railway Forest of Dean Branch.
History
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The Halt, which was just to the south of Letchers Bridge and Bilson Junction/Yard was located about 4 miles 61 chains from Newnham on a 1 in 1280 gradient.[1]
The station opened for passenger services when they were introduced in August 1907, the low platform was constructed from wood and two pagoda style buildings were provided from the outset.[2]
The Halt temporarily served Cinderford until the Bilson loop was opened which allowed trains to run into the Severn and Wye station that was closer to the town.[3]
The halt remained in unadvertised use until 1944, when it was finally removed.[4]
Services
Preceding station | Disused railways | Following station | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Ruspidge Halt Line and station closed |
Great Western Railway Bullo Pill Railway |
Whimsey Halt Line and station closed | ||
Cinderford New Line and station closed |
References
- ^ Pope, Ian; Karau, Paul (1997). The Forest of Dean Branch - Volume 2. Didcot: Wild Swan Publications Ltd. p. 235. ISBN 1-874103-36-4.
- ^ Pope, Ian; Karau, Paul (1992). The Forest of Dean Branch - Volume 1. Didcot: Wild Swan Publications Ltd. pp. 20, 201, 82. ISBN 1-874103-05-4.
- ^ Pope & Karau 1992, p. 201
- ^ Pope & Karau 1992, pp. 20, 201
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