Lambourn Railway Station
Lambourn railway station was a railway station in Lambourn, Berkshire, England, on the Lambourn Valley Railway.
History
The station opened on 4 April 1898. It was the terminus and the most substantial station on the line. Currently, a street named "The Old Station Yard" runs through the now demolished site.
Goods traffic
Lambourn had an office and extensive freight facilities, including a goods yard with a loading dock, goods shed, locomotive shed, a coal yard and office, and cattle pens. The station was also busy with racehorses, with traffic peaking between 1920 and 1935.
Closure
The station closed to all traffic on 4 January 1960.
| Preceding station | Disused railways | Following station | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastbury Halt | Great Western Railway Lambourn Valley Railway |
Terminus |
References
- ^ "Lambourn". The History of a Branch Line 1898 to 1973. The Lambourn Valley Railway. Retrieved 22 June 2010.
- ^ "Station Name: LAMBOURN". Disused Stations. Retrieved 22 June 2010.
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