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Revision as of 09:34, 16 June 2015

Eardington Halt (Wikimedia Commons)

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.

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See Also

References

  1. The Severn Valley Railway, John Marshall
  2. Wikipedia
  3. Severn Valley Railway S&T Department (unofficial) website.
  4. SVR-Online forum