Llansantffraid | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Location | Llansantffraid-ym-Mechain, Powys Wales |
| Coordinates | 52°46′27″N 3°09′08″W / 52.7743°N 3.1521°W |
| Grid reference | SJ222202 |
| Platforms | 1 |
| Other information | |
| Status | Disused |
| History | |
| Original company | Oswestry and Newtown Railway |
| Pre-grouping | Cambrian Railways |
| Post-grouping | Great Western Railway |
| Key dates | |
| 1863 | Opened |
| 1965 | Closed |
Llansantffraid railway station is a former station in Llansantffraid-ym-Mechain, Powys, Wales. The station opened in 1863 and closed in 1965. The station's two signal boxes, built by Dutton & Co., were moved to Oswestry and Shrewsbury.[1]
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Present day
Much of the station site is still intact, with the platform retained as a conservatory onto the former trackbed, which has been converted into a children's play area. The station building is now a restaurant.
References
- ^ Minnis, John. "Railway Signal Boxes: A Review" (PDF). English Heritage. p. 7. Archived from the original (PDF) on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 11 March 2017.
Further reading
- Mitchell, Vic; Smith, Keith (2009). Branch Lines around Oswestry. Middleton Press. figs. 103-106. ISBN 9781906008604. OCLC 931221159.
| Preceding station | Disused railways | Following station | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Llanfechain Line and station closed |
Great Western Railway Llanfyllin Branch |
Carreghofa Halt Line and station closed |
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