Haverthwaite Railway Station
History
The station opened on 1 June 1869, with sidings and a goods shed.
A long siding once served the iron works blast furnace of Backbarrow. Until 1935, gunpowder from Low Wood was brought to the main line by a horse-worked narrow gauge tramway.
Passenger services were withdrawn from the station from 30 September 1946, but it was not officially closed until 13 June 1955. Passenger trains continued to pass through the station in summer only until 1965.
Services
Heritage services were resumed eight years later, in 1973, under preservation to Lakeside, via Newby Bridge.
Preceding station | Heritage railways | Following station | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Terminus | Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway | Newby Bridge | ||
Disused railways | ||||
Greenodd Line and station closed |
Furness Railway Ulverston to Lakeside Branch Line |
Newby Bridge Line and station open |
The station today
The station has a main building which houses a booking hall and waiting room. There is also a toilet block and plenty of outside seating. It has a footbridge and a second platform, however these are not currently in use.
Haverthwaite also is the location of the railway's engine sheds and workshops.
References
- ^ "History of the railway". Retrieved 10 January 2020.
- ^ Passengers No More by G.Daniels and L.Dench
- ^ "The perfect addition to your Lake District adventure!". lakesiderailway.co.uk. Retrieved 26 October 2024.
- ^ "Timetable". lakesiderailway.co.uk. Retrieved 26 October 2024.