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− | File:1997-7219_RJS_SV_55.jpg|Ex-GWR Pannier 3788 calls at Eardington in November 1960 (Sellick | + | File:1997-7219_RJS_SV_55.jpg|Ex-GWR Pannier 3788 calls at Eardington in November 1960 ([[Sellick Collection]]) |
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File:Eardington-2015-03-21.JPG|A similar view of Eardington, taken in March 2015 | File:Eardington-2015-03-21.JPG|A similar view of Eardington, taken in March 2015 | ||
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Revision as of 09:34, 16 June 2015
Eardington Halt is a disused station, located between Bridgnorth and Hampton Loade at milepost 147¾. It was used sporadically in the early days of the railway, but last appeared in the timetable as a request stop in 1982[1], after which it was removed from regular use due to the steep gradient, short platform, and low passenger numbers[2]. 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[3].
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[4]. 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.
Gallery
Ex-GWRGreat Western Railway Pannier 3788 calls at Eardington in November 1960 (Sellick Collection)
A BRBritish Rail or British Railways DMUDiesel Multiple Unit at Eardington in September 1962 (Sellick Collection)
See Also
References
- ↑ The Severn Valley Railway, John Marshall
- ↑ Wikipedia
- ↑ Severn Valley Railway S&T Department (unofficial) website.
- ↑ SVR-Online forum