Aberbran railway station
| Aberbran | |
|---|---|
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Aberbran station shortly before closure in 1962 | |
| Location | |
| Place | Aberbran |
| Area | Powys |
| Operations | |
| Original company | Neath and Brecon Railway |
| Pre-grouping | Neath and Brecon Railway |
| Post-grouping | Great Western Railway |
| Platforms | 1 |
| History | |
| 1 June 1867 | Station opens |
| 15 October 1962 | Station closes |
| Disused railway stations in the United Kingdom | |
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Aberbran railway station served the village of Aberbran in the traditional county of Brecknockshire, Wales.
History
Opened by the Neath and Brecon Railway, it became part of the Great Western Railway during the Grouping of 1923. The line then passed on to the Western Region of British Railways on nationalisation in 1948. It was then closed by the British Transport Commission.
The site today
The site is now a touring caravan park owned and operated by the Caravan Club.
References
- R.V.J.Butt, (1995). The Directory of Railway Stations. Patrick Stephens Ltd. ISBN 1-85260-508-1
- A. Jowett, (2000). Jowett's Nationalised Railway Atlas. Atlantic Publishing. ISBN 0-906899-99-0
| Preceding station | Disused railways | Following station | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penpont Halt | Great Western Railway Neath and Brecon Railway |
Cradoc | ||
External links
- Campsite volunteer co-ordinator given framed ticket
- Caravan Club page on site now
- Aberbran station on navigable O. S. map
Pictures
Coordinates: 51°57′14.4″N 3°28′50.5″W / 51.954000°N 3.480694°W
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