Redhurst Crossing railway station

Redhurst Crossing railway station was a minor station on the Leek and Manifold Light Railway, located between Wetton Mill railway station, Staffordshire and Thor's Cave railway station. Not much is documented about the halt, and the line which ran through it is now the Manifold Way.[1]

Redhurst Crossing
General information
LocationGrindon, Staffordshire
England
Platforms1
Other information
StatusDisused
History
Original companyLeek and Manifold Light Railway
Post-groupingLondon, Midland and Scottish Railway
Key dates
August 1915 (1915-08)Opened as Redhurst
2 April 1923Name changed to Redhurst Crossing
12 March 1934 (1934-03-12)Closed

History

The station opened as Redhurst in August 1915 by the Leek and Manifold Light Railway. Its name was changed to Redhurst Crossing on 2 April 1923. It was also known as Redhurst Halt on some tickets. It closed on 12 March 1934.[2]

Route

Preceding station Historical railways Following station
Thor's Cave   Leek and Manifold Valley Light Railway   Wetton Mill

References

  1. "Wetton Mill - Discover Derbyshire and the Peak District". www.derbyshire-peakdistrict.co.uk.
  2. Quick, M E (2002). Railway passenger stations in England, Scotland and Wales - a chronology. Richmond: Railway and Canal Historical Society. p. 360. OCLC 931112387.

53.0983°N 1.8547°W / 53.0983; -1.8547

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