South Church railway station was on the Stockton and Darlington Railway.
South Church | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Location | South Church, County Durham England |
| Grid reference | NZ221286 |
| Other information | |
| Status | Disused |
| History | |
| Opened | 19 April 1842 |
| Closed | c. 1845 |
| Original company | Stockton and Darlington Railway |
History edit
The first section of the Bishop Auckland and Weardale Railway, from a junction with the Stockton and Darlington Railway near Shildon and including the 1,225-yard (1,120 m) Shildon Tunnel, opened as far as South Church (also known as St Andrew Auckland) in January 1842.[1] The station opened to passengers on 19 April 1842, and closed circa 1845,[2] the line having been extended to Crook in late 1843.[3]
Trains on the present-day Tees Valley Line pass the site of the station.
Routes edit
| Preceding station | Historical railways | Following station | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shildon Line and station open |
Stockton and Darlington Railway Bishop Auckland & Weardale Railway |
Bishop Auckland Line and station open | ||
References edit
- ^ Allen, Cecil J. (1974) [1964]. The North Eastern Railway. Shepperton: Ian Allan. p. 74. ISBN 0-7110-0495-1.
- ^ Butt, R.V.J. (1995). The Directory of Railway Stations. Yeovil: Patrick Stephens Ltd. p. 215. ISBN 1-85260-508-1. R508.
- ^ Allen 1974, p. 101
External links edit
54°39′8″N 1°39′35″W / 54.65222°N 1.65972°W
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