Opened by the Nailsworth Railway in 1867 this Gloucestershire branch line has become part of the Midland Railway network within a year. Intermediate stations were provided at Ryeford, Dudbridge and Woodchester. The short branch from Dudbridge to Stroud (Wallbridge) was opened in 1885. Passenger traffic ceased in 1947 but the line remained open for freight until 1966. Motive power in the latter years consisted mainly of BR Standard Class 2 2-6-0s and Swindon D95xx diesel hydraulics. Much of the line was converted into a cycle path in the 1980s.
Engineer's Line Reference: NAI |
