Ecton railway station

Ecton railway station was a station on the Leek and Manifold Light Railway. It served the hamlet of Ecton, Staffordshire. Today, the site is now part of the Manifold Way between Hulme End and Waterhouses.[2][3]

Ecton
The site of the station in 1993
General information
LocationEcton, Staffordshire
England
Platforms1
Other information
StatusDisused
History
Original companyLeek and Manifold Light Railway
Post-groupingLondon, Midland and Scottish Railway
Key dates
29 June 1904 (1904-06-29)[1]Opened
12 March 1934 (1934-03-12)[1]Closed

Route
Preceding station Historical railways Following station
Butterton   Leek and Manifold Valley Light Railway   Hulme End

References
  1. Quick, M E (2002). Railway passenger stations in England, Scotland and Wales - a chronology. Richmond: Railway and Canal Historical Society. p. 169. OCLC 931112387.
  2. "Theme Explorer - Staffordshire Past Track". www.search.staffspasttrack.org.uk.
  3. "Ecton Railway Station Photo. Hulme End Line. Leek & Manifold Valley Railway. (3)". Railway Station Photographs.

53.1225°N 1.8586°W / 53.1225; -1.8586

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