Oakwellgate railway station

Oakwellgate railway station served the town of Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, England, from 1839 to 1844 by the Brandling Junction Railway.

Oakwellgate
General information
LocationGateshead, Tyne and Wear
England
Coordinates54°57′59″N 1°36′04″W / 54.9665°N 1.601°W / 54.9665; -1.601
Grid referenceNZ256636
Other information
StatusDisused
History
Original companyBrandling Junction Railway
Pre-groupingBrandling Junction Railway
Key dates
5 September 1839 (1839-09-05)Opened
2 September 1844 (1844-09-02)Closed

History

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The station was opened on 5 September 1839 by Brandling Junction Railway. It was a short-lived station, being open for less than five years before closing on 2 September 1844.[1][2]

References

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  1. ^ Quick, M E (2002). Railway passenger stations in England, Scotland and Wales - a chronology. Richmond: Railway and Canal Historical Society. p. 192. OCLC 931112387.
  2. ^ Butt, R.V.J. (1995). The Directory of Railway Stations. Yeovil: Patrick Stephens Ltd. p. 176. ISBN 1-85260-508-1. R508.


Preceding station   Disused railways   Following station
Terminus   Brandling Junction Railway   High Shields
Line and station closed