Bilson Halt
General information
LocationCinderford, Forest of Dean
England
Coordinates51°49′25″N 2°30′52″W / 51.8236°N 2.5144°W / 51.8236; -2.5144
Grid referenceSO647137
Platforms1
Other information
StatusDisused
History
Original companyGreat Western Railway
Pre-groupingGreat Western Railway
Post-groupingGreat Western Railway
Key dates
3 August 1907 (1907-08-03)Station opened
6 April 1908Closed to regular services
2 April 1917Regular services resumed
1 October 1920Closed to regular services
March 1930Regular services resumed
1944Station closed

Bilson Halt railway station is a disused railway station opened on the former Bullo Pill Railway, later known as the Great Western Railway Forest of Dean Branch.

History

A 1911 RCH map of railways in the vicinity of Bilson Halt

The Halt, which was just to the south of Letchers Bridge and Bilson Junction/Yard was located about 4 miles 61 chains from Newnham on a 1 in 1280 gradient.[1]

The station opened for passenger services when they were introduced in August 1907, the low platform was constructed from wood and two pagoda style buildings were provided from the outset.[2]

The Halt temporarily served Cinderford until the Bilson loop was opened which allowed trains to run into the Severn and Wye station that was closer to the town.[3]

The halt remained in unadvertised use until 1944, when it was finally removed.[4]

Services

Preceding station   Disused railways   Following station
Ruspidge Halt
Line and station closed 		  Great Western Railway
Bullo Pill Railway 		  Whimsey Halt
Line and station closed
    Cinderford New
Line and station closed

References

  1. ^ Pope, Ian; Karau, Paul (1997). The Forest of Dean Branch - Volume 2. Didcot: Wild Swan Publications Ltd. p. 235. ISBN 1-874103-36-4.
  2. ^ Pope, Ian; Karau, Paul (1992). The Forest of Dean Branch - Volume 1. Didcot: Wild Swan Publications Ltd. pp. 20, 201, 82. ISBN 1-874103-05-4.
  3. ^ Pope & Karau 1992, p. 201
  4. ^ Pope & Karau 1992, pp. 20, 201

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