Strand Road Halt was a minor railway station or halt/request stop in north Devon, England, close to Bideford, on the Bideford, Westward Ho! and Appledore Railway, serving the outskirts of the town.[4] It lay 0 mile and 32 chains from Bideford Quay.[5]
Strand Road Halt | |
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![]() Map showing the position of Causeway Crossing Halt | |
General information | |
Location | Bideford, Torridge England |
Coordinates | 51.020876°N 4.207313°W / 51.020876; -4.207313 |
Grid reference | SS452269 |
Other information | |
Status | Disused |
History | |
Original company | Bideford, Westward Ho! and Appledore Railway |
Pre-grouping | British Electric Traction |
Key dates | |
20 May 1901 | Opened[1][2] |
28 March 1917 | Closed[3] |
The halt lay close to the "Yard" with its sidings, carriage shed and engine shed.[6] The name was often shortened to The Strand.[5]
The halt had no freight facilities. A platform does not appear to have been provided and as a request stop passengers had to clearly indicate that the train should halt.[7] A single storey signal box was present with home semaphore signals.[6]
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In January 1901, the first train, with one carriage, ran from Bideford to Northam carrying a few friends of the Directors.[8]
The fare from Bideford Quay to The Strand Halt was 1d.[9]
Preceding station | Disused railways | Following station | ||
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The Lane Line and station closed |
Bideford, Westward Ho! and Appledore Railway | Bideford Quay Line and station closed |