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Former railway station in Powys, Wales From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Scafell Halt was a railway station on the Cambrian Line, located to the west of Newtown, Powys, Wales; it was adjacent to Scafell Bridge on the River Severn.[3] The station was opened in 1863 and closed in July 1891, before reopening on 9 June 1913; it closed finally to passengers in 1952 and closed completely in 1955.[1] The station building was later converted to a private house.
Scafell Halt | |
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General information | |
Location | Newtown, Powys Wales |
Coordinates | 52.5060°N 3.3539°W |
Grid reference | SO082906 |
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[1][page needed] |
July 1891 | Closed[1] |
9 June 1913 | Reopened[2] |
1952 | Closed to passengers[1] |
1955 | Officially closed[1] |
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