Talerddig railway station
Talerddig | |
|---|---|
,_Powys_(geograph_5424220).jpg) The site of the station in 2017 | |
| General information | |
| Location | Talerddig, Powys Wales |
| Coordinates | 52°34′53″N 3°34′44″W / 52.5815°N 3.5789°W |
| Grid reference | SN930993 |
| Platforms | 2 |
| Other information | |
| Status | Disused |
| History | |
| Original company | Cambrian Railways |
| Pre-grouping | Cambrian Railways |
| Post-grouping | Great Western Railway |
| Key dates | |
| 1900 | Opened[1][page needed] |
| 14 June 1965 | Closed[1] |
Talerddig railway station was a station in Talerddig, Powys, Wales which was open from 1900 to 1965.
History
[edit]The station opened in 1900 and closed on 14 June 1965, one of many on the line abandoned as a result of the Beeching Axe.[1] The signal box predated the station, being built by McKenzie and Holland in 1874.[1] The old Station Master's house now forms part of a private residence.[2] The station was demolished shortly after closure. There is still a much-used passing loop on the Cambrian Line here, though this is now supervised from the signalling centre at Machynlleth and the points work automatically.
Accidents and incidents
[edit]On 13 March 1894, a passenger train became divided near Talerddig Summit due to the failure of a drawbar on one of the carriages. Both parts came to a halt, but the rear section was run into by a locomotive which had been banking the train. No injuries were reported.[3]
On 21 October 2024, two passenger trains were involved in a head-on collision at Talerddig. One person was killed and fifteen were injured.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d Jenkins & Loader 2015
- ^ "Talerddig railway station (site), Powys (2017) Thompson, Nigel Geograph.org.uk
- ^ Yorke, H. A. (2 April 1894). "Cambrian Railways" (PDF). London: Board of Trade (Railway Department). Retrieved 22 October 2024.
- ^ McCarthy, James (21 October 2024). "Man dies after collision of two trains". BBC News Online. Retrieved 22 October 2024.
Sources
[edit]- Jenkins, Stanley C.; Loader, Martin (2015). The Great Western Railway: Shrewsbury to Pwllheli. Vol. 5. Amberley Publishing. ISBN 9781445642864. OCLC 898088602.
| Preceding station | Disused railways | Following station | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Llanbrynmair Line open, station closed |
Great Western Railway Newtown and Machynlleth Railway |
Carno Line open, station closed |
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