Dobcross railway station
Dobcross railway station served the village of Dobcross between 1912 and 1955.
Dobcross | |
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| Location | Dobcross, Oldham England |
| Coordinates | 53.5524°N 2.0190°W |
| Grid reference | SD988062 |
| Other information | |
| Status | Disused |
| History | |
| Original company | London and North Western Railway |
| Pre-grouping | London and North Western Railway |
| Post-grouping | London, Midland and Scottish Railway |
| Key dates | |
| 1 January 1912 | Station opened |
| 2 May 1955 | Station closed |
History
The station was opened on 1 January 1912[1] as part of the London and North Western Railway route from Oldham to Delph.
The station closed on 2 May 1955,[1] when the Delph Donkey passenger train service from Oldham to Delph via Greenfield was withdrawn.
References
- Butt, R.V.J. (1995). The Directory of Railway Stations. Yeovil: Patrick Stephens Ltd. p. 80. ISBN 1-85260-508-1. R508.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)
- An Illustrated History of Oldham's Railways by John Hooper (ISBN 1-871608-19-8)
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| Preceding station | Disused railways | Following station | ||
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| Moorgate Halt Line and station closed |
L&NW Delph Donkey |
Measurements Halt Line and station closed |
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