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Eardington Halt is a disused station, located between Bridgnorth and Hampton Loade. It was used sporadically in the early days of the railway, but was removed from regular use due to the steep gradient, short platform, and low passenger numbers. The halt has been cosmetically restored by the Friends of Eardington Station, and is occasionally opened to visitors on gala days.

A dead-end siding is situated at Eardington, usually used for storing Permanent Way rolling stock, accessed by a two-lever ground frame at the south end. This is released by the Highley-Bridgnorth long section token, and was commissioned in 1976.

Photos at Eardington, showing station building & yard area

The Eardington Explorer

On the 17th of April 2015, the 82045 Steam Locomotive Trust ran a special fundraising train, the Eardington Explorer. This ran between Bridgnorth and Hampton Loade, calling specially at Eardington. This was the first time that a stop had been timetabled at Eardington for several years.

See Also

• List of stations

References

• "Eardington". Signal box profile on the Severn Valley Railway S&TSignals & Telegraph Department (unofficial) website. Link. Accessed 05/01/2015.
• "Eardington Halt Railway Station". Wikipedia article. Link. Accessed 05/01/2015.
• "Eardington Explorer (82045 Fundraiser)". SVRSevern Valley Railway-Online forum post. Link. Accessed 21/04/2015.