Llanfair Caereinion railway station
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Wales
Llanfair Caereinion | |||||
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 Station in 2021 | |||||
| General information | |||||
| Location | Llanfair Caereinion, Powys Wales | ||||
| Coordinates | 52°39′06″N 3°19′22″W / 52.651673°N 3.322654°W | ||||
| Grid reference | SJ106068 | ||||
| System | Station on heritage railway | ||||
| Owned by | Welshpool and Llanfair Light Railway | ||||
| Managed by | Welshpool and Llanfair Light Railway | ||||
| Platforms | 1 | ||||
| Key dates | |||||
| 6 April 1903 | opened | ||||
| 9 February 1931 | closed for passengers | ||||
| 3 November 1956 | closed completely | ||||
| 6 April 1963[1] | reopened | ||||
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Llanfair Caereinion railway station located in Llanfair Caereinion is the Western terminus of the 2 ft 6 in (762 mm) narrow gauge Welshpool and Llanfair Light Railway. The locomotive running shed and workshops are located here, along with a tea room and gift shop. The original corrugated iron booking office and waiting room survive and have been restored for use as the registered office of the company.[2]
Llanfair Caereinion station lies 8 miles (13 km) from Welshpool's Raven Square terminus.[2] The station was opened on 6 April 1903.[1] The station stands at 400 feet (120 m) above sea level.
The Great Western Railway withdrew passenger services on 9 February 1931.[1][3] and the line closed completely on 3 November 1956.[3] By 6 April 1963 the line had a passenger service restored by the Welshpool and Llanfair Railway.[1][3]
