Ilderton railway station
Ilderton railway station served the village of Ilderton, Northumberland, England from 1887 to 1953 on the Cornhill Branch.
Ilderton | |
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_geograph-3193602-by-Ben-Brooksbank.jpg.webp) The site of the station in 2000 | |
| Location | Ilderton, Northumberland England |
| Coordinates | 55.5062°N 1.9711°W |
| Grid reference | NU019236 |
| Platforms | 1 |
| Other information | |
| Status | Disused |
| History | |
| Original company | North Eastern Railway |
| Post-grouping | LNER |
| Key dates | |
| 5 September 1887 | Opened |
| 22 September 1930 | Closed to passengers |
| 2 March 1953 | Closed completely |
History
The station opened on 5 September 1887 by the North Eastern Railway. It was situated on the west side of the A697. There were a wide range of buildings (as well as the station building), namely a stone warehouse, coal and lime drops, an office and livestock loading facilities. As well as having these facilities, there were five sidings, one serving the goods shed and three serving a goods platform. In 1911, the station sold 4,279 tickets with the population of the local village being 1,252. The station closed to passengers on 22 September 1930 and to goods traffic on 2 March 1953.[1]
References
- "Disused Stations: Ilderton". Disused Stations. Retrieved 7 March 2018.
External links
| Preceding station | Disused railways | Following station | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wooler Line and station closed |
North Eastern Railway Cornhill Branch |
Wooperton Line and station closed |
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