2. MISCELLANEOUS DISUSED STATIONS
7th March 2006

Currently featuring: Aberbeeg, Aberystwyth VOR, Ashchurch, Aston Rowant, Aynho, Botanic Gardens (Glasgow), Birmingham Granville Street, Great Alne, Balloch Central, Blackpool Central, Blaenau Ffestiniog (LNWR), Blaisdon Halt, Bletchingdon, Boscarne Junction Exchange Platform, Bovey, Bowling Upper, Braughing, Buchlyvie, Clifton Mill, Clydebank Riverside, Colwich, Fenny Compton, Flecknoe, Gelli Felen Halt, Gloucester T, Gogarth, Greenford, Helmdon (SMJ), Hulme End, Jamestown, Kells, Kelvinbridge, Kemble, Kenilworth, Kippen, Kirklee, Lincoln St Marks, Llangefni, Llangwyllog, Llynclys, Longville, Manchester Central, Manchester Exchange, Nancegollan, Newland, Northampton Castle, Old Oak Lane Halt, Portishead, Port of Mentieth, Ross on Wye, Rowden Mill, Southend East, Speech House Road, Stockton Brook, St Albans London Road, Teigngrace, Tetbury, Tipton St Johns, Tram Inn, Twenty Foot River, Tydd.

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The remains of Aberbeeg station, 18th December 1989. (Photo courtesy of Chris Sampson). OS: SO209018
The remains of Aberbeeg station, 18th December 1989. (Photo courtesy of Chris Sampson). OS: SO209018
The same view on 23rd June 2002 showing how the station site has become overgrown. (Photo courtesy of Chris Sampson). OS: SO209018
The same view on 23rd June 2002 showing how the station site has become overgrown. (Photo courtesy of Chris Sampson). OS: SO209018
The site of the original Vale of Rheidol Railway terminus at Aberystwyth. (Photo courtesy of John Lucas). 20th April 2001. OS: SN585813
The site of the original Vale of Rheidol Railway terminus at Aberystwyth. (Photo courtesy of John Lucas). 20th April 2001. OS: SN585813
 Aberystwyth. The site of the later Vale of Rheidol terminus provided by the GWR and situated adjacent to the main line terminus. 26th January 2008. (Photo courtesy of John Lucas). OS: SN585815
Aberystwyth. The site of the later Vale of Rheidol terminus provided by the GWR and situated adjacent to the main line terminus. 26th January 2008. (Photo courtesy of John Lucas). OS: SN585815
Ashchurch. The station site before rebuilding began, looking towards Bromsgrove. 31st July 1994. OS: SO926332
Ashchurch. The station site before rebuilding began, looking towards Bromsgrove. 31st July 1994. OS: SO926332
 Building by the entrance to Ashchurch station. 31st July 1994. OS: SO926332
Building by the entrance to Ashchurch station. 31st July 1994. OS: SO926332
 The site of Aston Rowant station on the GWR branch to Watlington. 5th September 1999. OS: SU728977
The site of Aston Rowant station on the GWR branch to Watlington. 5th September 1999. OS: SU728977
 A row of granite sets in the forecourt at Aston Rowant. 5th September 1999. OS: SU728977
A row of granite sets in the forecourt at Aston Rowant. 5th September 1999. OS: SU728977
Aynho. The station building is now a private house. This is the view from the forecourt. 5th April 2006. OS: SP498323
Aynho. The station building is now a private house. This is the view from the forecourt. 5th April 2006. OS: SP498323
 Aynho. The station buildings and the site of the platforms. In the background is the junction flyover. 5th April 2006. OS: SP498323
Aynho. The station buildings and the site of the platforms. In the background is the junction flyover. 5th April 2006. OS: SP498323
 The former Balloch Central station, now used as a Tourist Information Centre. 2007. (Photo courtesy of Alistair MacKenzie).
The former Balloch Central station, now used as a Tourist Information Centre. 2007. (Photo courtesy of Alistair MacKenzie).
 The site of Granville Street station in Birmingham. The station lasted from 1876 to 1885 when the line was extended to New Street. Behind the wall on the left is one of the gaps in the tunnel that carries the current line from Five Ways to New Street. 31st March 2002. OS: SP063862
The site of Granville Street station in Birmingham. The station lasted from 1876 to 1885 when the line was extended to New Street. Behind the wall on the left is one of the gaps in the tunnel that carries the current line from Five Ways to New Street. 31st March 2002. OS: SP063862
The site of Blackpool Central station seen from the tower. The station was located where the large car park now stands. Part of one of the station buildings survives. 29th July 2007. (Photo courtesy of Greg Scott).
The site of Blackpool Central station seen from the tower. The station was located where the large car park now stands. Part of one of the station buildings survives. 29th July 2007. (Photo courtesy of Greg Scott).
 The former LNWR station at Blaenau Ffestiniog. The building dates from the BR era, probably the 1950s. The station has been closed since 1982 but trains still pass through on their way to the present station. July 1989. OS: SH696459
The former LNWR station at Blaenau Ffestiniog. The building dates from the BR era, probably the 1950s. The station has been closed since 1982 but trains still pass through on their way to the present station. July 1989. OS: SH696459
 Another view of Blaenau Ffestiniog North. The glazed bricks on the wall of the approach ramp are an original feature dating from the station's opening. July 1989. OS: SH696459
Another view of Blaenau Ffestiniog North. The glazed bricks on the wall of the approach ramp are an original feature dating from the station's opening. July 1989. OS: SH696459
 The site of Blaisdon Halt on the Gloucester - Hereford line. 2nd October 2005. (Photo courtesy of David Stowell). OS: SO702161
The site of Blaisdon Halt on the Gloucester - Hereford line. 2nd October 2005. (Photo courtesy of David Stowell). OS: SO702161
Bletchingdon on the GWR line between Oxford and Banbury. Closed 1964. The station was called
Bletchingdon on the GWR line between Oxford and Banbury. Closed 1964. The station was called "Woodstock", "Woodstock Road" and "Kirtlington" at various times in the past. Behind the trees on the right the old station master's house can be seen. 6th April 2004. OS: SP482182
 The site of Boscarne Junction Exchange Platform which was opened by BR and lasted for less than three years. 30th August 2006. OS: SX040674
The site of Boscarne Junction Exchange Platform which was opened by BR and lasted for less than three years. 30th August 2006. OS: SX040674
 Bovey station in Devon. The trackbed and platforms have gone but the building survives as the local museum. 30th July 2008. OS: SX811782 (Picture courtesy of Greg Scott).
Bovey station in Devon. The trackbed and platforms have gone but the building survives as the local museum. 30th July 2008. OS: SX811782 (Picture courtesy of Greg Scott).
 Nameboard inside the station building at Bovey. 30th July 2008. OS: SX811782 (Picture courtesy of Greg Scott).
Nameboard inside the station building at Bovey. 30th July 2008. OS: SX811782 (Picture courtesy of Greg Scott).
Bowling Upper on the Lanarkshire & Dumbartonshire Railway. Station frontage. 13th April 2007. (Photo courtesy of Alistair MacKenzie).
Bowling Upper on the Lanarkshire & Dumbartonshire Railway. Station frontage. 13th April 2007. (Photo courtesy of Alistair MacKenzie).
 Bowling Upper. Platform remains. 13th April 2007. (Photo courtesy of Alistair MacKenzie).
Bowling Upper. Platform remains. 13th April 2007. (Photo courtesy of Alistair MacKenzie).
 Bowling Upper. Station building rear. 13th April 2007. (Photo courtesy of Alistair MacKenzie).
Bowling Upper. Station building rear. 13th April 2007. (Photo courtesy of Alistair MacKenzie).
 Braughing station on the Buntingford branch in Hertfordshire. (Photo courtesy of Philip Lindhurst).
Braughing station on the Buntingford branch in Hertfordshire. (Photo courtesy of Philip Lindhurst).
The former Forth & Clyde Junction Railway station at Buchlyvie. 4th April 2007. (Photo courtesy of Alistair MacKenzie).
The former Forth & Clyde Junction Railway station at Buchlyvie. 4th April 2007. (Photo courtesy of Alistair MacKenzie).
 Site of Clifton Mill station looking towards Rugby on the Rugby-Stamford branch. 3rd November 2006. (Photo courtesy of Greg Scott).
Site of Clifton Mill station looking towards Rugby on the Rugby-Stamford branch. 3rd November 2006. (Photo courtesy of Greg Scott).
 Clydebank Riverside station seen in about 1980. (Photo courtesy of Alistair MacKenzie).
Clydebank Riverside station seen in about 1980. (Photo courtesy of Alistair MacKenzie).
 The station building at Clydebank Riverside, now renovated and incorporated in a housing development. 9th May 2007. (Photo courtesy of Alistair MacKenzie).
The station building at Clydebank Riverside, now renovated and incorporated in a housing development. 9th May 2007. (Photo courtesy of Alistair MacKenzie).
The surviving station house at Colwich. 25th August 2006. (Photo: Patrick Marks)
The surviving station house at Colwich. 25th August 2006. (Photo: Patrick Marks)
 Disused access stairwell (bricked off from Wharf Road) to the down main platform at Fenny Compton. (Photo courtesy of Greg Scott). OS: SP426529
Disused access stairwell (bricked off from Wharf Road) to the down main platform at Fenny Compton. (Photo courtesy of Greg Scott). OS: SP426529
 The site of Flecknoe Station on the old LNWR line from Marton Junction to Weedon. Although bearing the name of Flecknoe, this station was a mile and half from the village it claimed to serve. 5th June 2005. (Photo courtesy of David Stowell). OS: SP497644
The site of Flecknoe Station on the old LNWR line from Marton Junction to Weedon. Although bearing the name of Flecknoe, this station was a mile and half from the village it claimed to serve. 5th June 2005. (Photo courtesy of David Stowell). OS: SP497644
 The site of the former terminus at Fleetwood. 22nd October 2007. OS: SD340482
The site of the former terminus at Fleetwood. 22nd October 2007. OS: SD340482
A carved stone from Fleetwood station preserved outside the North Euston Hotel, Fleetwood. 29th October 2008.
A carved stone from Fleetwood station preserved outside the North Euston Hotel, Fleetwood. 29th October 2008.
 The remains of Gelli-Felen halt on 12th December 1992. (Photo courtesy of Chris Sampson). OS: SO214121 (estimate)
The remains of Gelli-Felen halt on 12th December 1992. (Photo courtesy of Chris Sampson). OS: SO214121 (estimate)
 The former Botanic Gardens station on the Glasgow Central Railway seen from above. 2008. (Photo courtesy of Alistair MacKenzie).
The former Botanic Gardens station on the Glasgow Central Railway seen from above. 2008. (Photo courtesy of Alistair MacKenzie).
 The site of
The site of "T" station at Gloucester as it was in the process of being buried under Trier Way in the 1990s.
The site of Gogarth halt on the Cambrian Coast line. It closed in the 1980s. (Photo courtesy of John Lucas). 13th August 2006.
The site of Gogarth halt on the Cambrian Coast line. It closed in the 1980s. (Photo courtesy of John Lucas). 13th August 2006.
 Great Alne station on the Alcester to Bearley Junction line. 1st October 2005. (Photo courtesy of David Stowell). OS: SP115591
Great Alne station on the Alcester to Bearley Junction line. 1st October 2005. (Photo courtesy of David Stowell). OS: SP115591
 The platform side of Great Alne station. 1st October 2005. (Photo courtesy of David Stowell). OS: SP115591
The platform side of Great Alne station. 1st October 2005. (Photo courtesy of David Stowell). OS: SP115591
 The site of the main line platforms at Greenford. On the extreme right part of the former station biilding can be seen. 26th February 2007. (Picture courtesy of Greg Scott).
The site of the main line platforms at Greenford. On the extreme right part of the former station biilding can be seen. 26th February 2007. (Picture courtesy of Greg Scott).
The disused side of Guide Bridge station, looking towards Dinting. 27th March 2008.
The disused side of Guide Bridge station, looking towards Dinting. 27th March 2008.
 The site of Helmdon (SMJ) station looking towards Wappenham. (Photo courtesy of Greg Scott).
The site of Helmdon (SMJ) station looking towards Wappenham. (Photo courtesy of Greg Scott).
 The Hulme End terminus of the narrow gauge Leek & Manifold Light Railway. Both the station building and the locomotive shed survive. 2nd November 2006. (Picture courtesy of David Stowell).
The Hulme End terminus of the narrow gauge Leek & Manifold Light Railway. Both the station building and the locomotive shed survive. 2nd November 2006. (Picture courtesy of David Stowell).
 Detail of the station building at Hulme End. 2nd November 2007. (Picture courtesy of David Stowell).
Detail of the station building at Hulme End. 2nd November 2007. (Picture courtesy of David Stowell).
The site of Jamestown station on the former Forth & Clyde Junction Railway. 2004. (Photo courtesy of Alistair MacKenzie).
The site of Jamestown station on the former Forth & Clyde Junction Railway. 2004. (Photo courtesy of Alistair MacKenzie).
 Kells station on the line from Farranfore to Valentia Harbour, Ireland. Many thanks to Cieran Cooney for identifying the location.
Kells station on the line from Farranfore to Valentia Harbour, Ireland. Many thanks to Cieran Cooney for identifying the location.
 The bridge that carried the Glasgow Central Railway over the River Kelvin at Kelvinbridge station. 2008. (Photo courtesy of Alistair MacKenzie).
The bridge that carried the Glasgow Central Railway over the River Kelvin at Kelvinbridge station. 2008. (Photo courtesy of Alistair MacKenzie).
 The former Cirencester branch platform at Kemble, looking towards the junction. 28th June 2006.
The former Cirencester branch platform at Kemble, looking towards the junction. 28th June 2006.
The site of Kenilworth station on the Leamington - Coventry line. 13th August 2007. (Photo courtesy of Greg Scott).
The site of Kenilworth station on the Leamington - Coventry line. 13th August 2007. (Photo courtesy of Greg Scott).
 The former Forth & Clyde Junction Railway station at Kippen. 2007. (Photo courtesy of Alistair MacKenzie).
The former Forth & Clyde Junction Railway station at Kippen. 2007. (Photo courtesy of Alistair MacKenzie).
 Kippen station signal box on the Forth & Clyde Junction Railway. 2007. (Photo courtesy of Alistair MacKenzie).
Kippen station signal box on the Forth & Clyde Junction Railway. 2007. (Photo courtesy of Alistair MacKenzie).
 The site of Kirklee station, Glasgow Central Railway. 1981. (Photo courtesy of Alistair MacKenzie).
The site of Kirklee station, Glasgow Central Railway. 1981. (Photo courtesy of Alistair MacKenzie).
Disused platform at the former Kirklee station. 2008. (Photo courtesy of Alistair MacKenzie).
Disused platform at the former Kirklee station. 2008. (Photo courtesy of Alistair MacKenzie).
 Lincoln St Marks. The station was closed in 1985 and is now a shopping centre. 8th August 2006. (Photo: Patrick Marks)
Lincoln St Marks. The station was closed in 1985 and is now a shopping centre. 8th August 2006. (Photo: Patrick Marks)
 Llangwyllog on the Amlwch branch in Anglesey. (Photo courtesy of Philip Lindhurst).
Llangwyllog on the Amlwch branch in Anglesey. (Photo courtesy of Philip Lindhurst).
 The former Cambrian Railways station at Llynclys. 28th April 2006. (Photo courtesy of David Stowell). OS: SJ284240
The former Cambrian Railways station at Llynclys. 28th April 2006. (Photo courtesy of David Stowell). OS: SJ284240
Longville station on the former line from Craven Arms to Buildwas via Much Wenlock. 14th November 2006. (Picture courtesy of David Stowell). OS: SO542936
Longville station on the former line from Craven Arms to Buildwas via Much Wenlock. 14th November 2006. (Picture courtesy of David Stowell). OS: SO542936
 Lucket station in Cornwall on the former Callington Branch. 20th July 2009.
Lucket station in Cornwall on the former Callington Branch. 20th July 2009.
 One of the surviving platform faces at Mancheste Exchange. 3rd June 2009. OS: SJ837989
One of the surviving platform faces at Mancheste Exchange. 3rd June 2009. OS: SJ837989
 Looking towards the site of Manchester Exchange from Manchester Victoria. The surviving footbridge can be seen in the background and the long platform 11 which connected the two stations can be seen on the left. 3rd June 2009. OS: SJ838989
Looking towards the site of Manchester Exchange from Manchester Victoria. The surviving footbridge can be seen in the background and the long platform 11 which connected the two stations can be seen on the left. 3rd June 2009. OS: SJ838989
Manchester Central station, now a conference and exhibition centre. 1st June 2009. OS: SJ835976
Manchester Central station, now a conference and exhibition centre. 1st June 2009. OS: SJ835976
 One of the platform awning columns from Manchester Central station converted into a lamp standard at the G-Mex Metrolink tram stop. 1st June 2009. OS: SJ835976
One of the platform awning columns from Manchester Central station converted into a lamp standard at the G-Mex Metrolink tram stop. 1st June 2009. OS: SJ835976
 Nancegollan was one of the intermediate stations on the Helston branch. The main station site is now occupied by a factory building but on the other side of the overbridge the remains of a gas light survive. 25th August 2005. OS: SW639322
Nancegollan was one of the intermediate stations on the Helston branch. The main station site is now occupied by a factory building but on the other side of the overbridge the remains of a gas light survive. 25th August 2005. OS: SW639322
 The bridge over the line by Nancegollan station. 25th August 2005. OS: SW639322
The bridge over the line by Nancegollan station. 25th August 2005. OS: SW639322
Newland station in the Forest of Dean which closed as early as 1917. (Picture courtesy of Pete Dainty). OS: SO554104
Newland station in the Forest of Dean which closed as early as 1917. (Picture courtesy of Pete Dainty). OS: SO554104
 Disused platform ends and river bridge at Northampton (Castle). 11th November 2006.
Disused platform ends and river bridge at Northampton (Castle). 11th November 2006.
 The site of Old Oak Lane Halt on 26th February 2007. (Picture courtesy of Greg Scott).
The site of Old Oak Lane Halt on 26th February 2007. (Picture courtesy of Greg Scott).
 The site of the station throat at Portishead. This station was replaced by a new structure in the 1950s which in turn later closed. The remaining building here has since been removed. 1988. OS: ST470768
The site of the station throat at Portishead. This station was replaced by a new structure in the 1950s which in turn later closed. The remaining building here has since been removed. 1988. OS: ST470768
The former Forth & Clyde Junction Railway station at Port of Menteith. 2007. (Photo courtesy of Alistair MacKenzie).
The former Forth & Clyde Junction Railway station at Port of Menteith. 2007. (Photo courtesy of Alistair MacKenzie).
 The former locomotive shed at Ross on Wye. The structure dates from broad gauge days. 5th October 2007.
The former locomotive shed at Ross on Wye. The structure dates from broad gauge days. 5th October 2007.
 Rowden Mill station on the line between Worcester and Leominster. The line is long closed but the station has been beautifully restored. August 1997. (Photo courtesy of David Stowell). OS: SO627565
Rowden Mill station on the line between Worcester and Leominster. The line is long closed but the station has been beautifully restored. August 1997. (Photo courtesy of David Stowell). OS: SO627565
 Speech House Road station on the Severn & Wye Joint Railway, seen here in 1965 a day after the last train had run. OS: SO610115 (Photo: Patrick Marks)
Speech House Road station on the Severn & Wye Joint Railway, seen here in 1965 a day after the last train had run. OS: SO610115 (Photo: Patrick Marks)
A pre-grouping view of Speech House Road. (Picture courtesy of John Law).
A pre-grouping view of Speech House Road. (Picture courtesy of John Law).
 The former station at Sidmouth. 2nd August 2007.
The former station at Sidmouth. 2nd August 2007.
 Not really a disused station as such. This is the disused side of Southend East station. 6th September 2006.
Not really a disused station as such. This is the disused side of Southend East station. 6th September 2006.
 Stockton Brook, Staffordshire. The main building survives in commercial use. 21st June 1997. OS: SJ917520
Stockton Brook, Staffordshire. The main building survives in commercial use. 21st June 1997. OS: SJ917520
St Albans London Road. The station building being restored. (Photo courtesy of Philip Lindhurst). OS: TL154064
St Albans London Road. The station building being restored. (Photo courtesy of Philip Lindhurst). OS: TL154064
 St Albans London Road. Another view of the station building restoration. (Photo courtesy of Philip Lindhurst). OS: TL154064
St Albans London Road. Another view of the station building restoration. (Photo courtesy of Philip Lindhurst). OS: TL154064
 St Albans London Road. The restored station building. It now serves as a business centre. (Photo courtesy of Philip Lindhurst). OS: TL154064
St Albans London Road. The restored station building. It now serves as a business centre. (Photo courtesy of Philip Lindhurst). OS: TL154064
 St Albans London Road. The station site seen from the opposite end. (Photo courtesy of Philip Lindhurst). OS: TL154064
St Albans London Road. The station site seen from the opposite end. (Photo courtesy of Philip Lindhurst). OS: TL154064
The remains of Teigngrace station in Devon (Picture courtesy of Anon).
The remains of Teigngrace station in Devon (Picture courtesy of Anon).
 The surviving GWR goods shed at Tetbury. 30th July 2005. (Photo: Patrick Marks)
The surviving GWR goods shed at Tetbury. 30th July 2005. (Photo: Patrick Marks)
 GWR bench at Tetbury. 30th July 2005. (Photo: Patrick Marks)
GWR bench at Tetbury. 30th July 2005. (Photo: Patrick Marks)
 Tipton St Johns station on the Sidmouth branch seen in 1981. The building has since been extended. OS: SY091917 (Picture courtesy of Pete Dainty).
Tipton St Johns station on the Sidmouth branch seen in 1981. The building has since been extended. OS: SY091917 (Picture courtesy of Pete Dainty).
Tram Inn station on the Hereford - Newport line. The signal box and station house survive. 5th October 2007.
Tram Inn station on the Hereford - Newport line. The signal box and station house survive. 5th October 2007.
 Goods shed at Twenty Foot River station on the Spalding - March line. 26th December 2005. (Photo courtesy of Greg Scott).
Goods shed at Twenty Foot River station on the Spalding - March line. 26th December 2005. (Photo courtesy of Greg Scott).
 End of the goods dock platform and p-way hut at Twenty Foot River. 26th December 2005. (Photo courtesy of Greg Scott).
End of the goods dock platform and p-way hut at Twenty Foot River. 26th December 2005. (Photo courtesy of Greg Scott).
 Signal gantry at Twenty Foot River. 26th December 2005. (Photo courtesy of Greg Scott).
Signal gantry at Twenty Foot River. 26th December 2005. (Photo courtesy of Greg Scott).
Tydd station on the line between Wisbech and Sutton Bridge. (Photo Courtesy of Philip Lindhurst).
Tydd station on the line between Wisbech and Sutton Bridge. (Photo Courtesy of Philip Lindhurst).
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