Whimsey Halt railway station

Whimsey Halt railway station served the town of Cinderford, Gloucestershire, England, from 1907 to 1930 on the Mitcheldean Road and Forest of Dean Junction Railway.

Whimsey Halt
General information
Location	Cinderford, Gloucestershire England
Coordinates	51.8339°N 2.5119°W / 51.8339; -2.5119
Grid reference	SO648151
Other information
Status	Disused
History
Original company	Great Western Railway
Post-grouping	Great Western Railway
Key dates
3 August 1907 (1907-08-03)	Opened
7 July 1930 (1930-07-07)	Closed

History

The station was opened on 3 August 1907 by the Great Western Railway. It closed on 7 July 1930.^[1][2]

References

1. Quick, M E (2002). Railway passenger stations in England, Scotland and Wales - a chronology. Richmond: Railway and Canal Historical Society. p. 453. OCLC 931112387.
2. Butt, R.V.J. (1995). The Directory of Railway Stations. Yeovil: Patrick Stephens Ltd. p. 247. ISBN 1-85260-508-1. R508.

Preceding station		Disused railways		Following station
Steam Mills Crossing Halt Line and station closed		Great Western Railway Mitcheldean Road and Forest of Dean Junction Railway		Terminus