Bilson Halt railway station
Disused railway station in Cinderford, Forest of Dean
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Bilson Halt railway station is a disused railway station opened on the former Bullo Pill Railway, later known as the Great Western Railway Forest of Dean Branch.
Bilson Halt | |||||
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| General information | |||||
| Location | Cinderford, Forest of Dean England | ||||
| Coordinates | 51.8236°N 2.5144°W | ||||
| Grid reference | SO647137 | ||||
| Platforms | 1 | ||||
| Other information | |||||
| Status | Disused | ||||
| History | |||||
Original company | Great Western Railway | ||||
| Pre-grouping | Great Western Railway | ||||
| Post-grouping | Great Western Railway | ||||
| Key dates | |||||
| 3 August 1907 | Station opened | ||||
| 6 April 1908 | Closed to regular services | ||||
| 2 April 1917 | Regular services resumed | ||||
| 1 October 1920 | Closed to regular services | ||||
| March 1930 | Regular services resumed | ||||
| 1944 | Station closed | ||||
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The Halt, which was just to the south of Letchers Bridge and Bilson Junction/Yard was located about 4 miles 61 chains (7.7 km) from Newnham on a 1 in 1280 gradient.[1]
The station opened for passenger services when they were introduced in August 1907, the low platform was constructed from wood and two pagoda style buildings were provided from the outset.[2]
The Halt temporarily served Cinderford until the Bilson loop was opened which allowed trains to run into the Severn and Wye station that was closer to the town.[3]
The halt remained in unadvertised use until 1944, when it was finally removed.[4]
Services
| Preceding station | Disused railways | Following station | ||
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| Ruspidge Halt Line and station closed |
Great Western Railway Bullo Pill Railway |
Whimsey Halt Line and station closed | ||
| Cinderford New Line and station closed | ||||