Chew Moor railway station
Chew Moor railway station briefly served the village of Chew Moor, between Lostock and Westhoughton, England.
Chew Moor | |
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| General information | |
| Location | Chew Moor, Lostock, Bolton England |
| Coordinates | 53.5620°N 2.5084°W |
| Grid reference | SD664073 |
| Platforms | 2 (probable) |
| Other information | |
| Status | Disused |
| History | |
| Original company | Liverpool and Bury Railway |
| Key dates | |
| 20 November 1848 | Station opened |
| August 1852 | Station closed[1][2] |
Liverpool and Bury Railway |
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History
The station was opened in 1848 by the Liverpool and Bury Railway. In August 1852 the company opened Lostock Junction station less than a mile to the north, rendering Chew Moor surplus to requirements.[1]
Location
Chew Moor station was situated immediately north of what is now the M61 overbridge across the line.[3][4]
By 2016, no trace of the station could be seen. The double tracks through the site were in use as part of the Manchester to Southport Line and were planned to be electrified.
| Preceding station | Disused railways | Following station | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westhoughton Line and station open |
Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway Liverpool and Bury Railway |
Bolton Trinity Street Line and station open |
References
- Butt 1995, p. 60.
- Quick 2009, p. 123.
- "The station on an 1845-6 OS Map". National Library of Scotland.
- "The station site on an Edwardian OS Map with modern overlays". National Library of Scotland.
Sources
- Butt, R. V. J. (October 1995). The Directory of Railway Stations: details every public and private passenger station, halt, platform and stopping place, past and present (1st ed.). Sparkford: Patrick Stephens Ltd. ISBN 978-1-85260-508-7. OCLC 60251199. OL 11956311M.
- Quick, Michael (2009) [2001]. Railway passenger stations in Great Britain: a chronology (4th ed.). Oxford: Railway & Canal Historical Society. ISBN 978-0-901461-57-5. OCLC 612226077.
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