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Beeston Tor railway station

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Disused railway station in Beeston Tor, Staffordshire

Beeston Tor
The site of the station in 1962
General information
LocationBeeston Tor, Staffordshire
England
Platforms1
Other information
StatusDisused
History
Original companyLeek and Manifold Light Railway
Post-groupingLondon, Midland and Scottish Railway
Key dates
29 June 1904 (1904-06-29)Opened
12 March 1934 (1934-03-12)Closed

Beeston Tor railway station was a minor station which served the Beeston Tor in Grindon, Staffordshire. The site is now part of the Manifold Way.

Route

Preceding station Historical railways Following station
Sparrowlee   Leek and Manifold Valley Light Railway   Grindon

References

  1. ^ Quick, M E (2002). Railway passenger stations in England, Scotland and Wales - a chronology. Richmond: Railway and Canal Historical Society. p. 72. OCLC 931112387.
  2. Nicholson, Christopher; Barnes, Peter (15 January 2020). Railways in the Peak District: A History. Amberley Publishing Limited. ISBN 9781445693859 – via Google Books.
  3. "Beeston Tor Railway Station Photo. Leek & Manifold Valley Railway. (1)." Railway Station Photographs.
  4. "Leek & Manifold Valley Light Railway Train at Beeston Tor Station Postcard: Manuscript / Paper Collectible | Postcard Finder". www.abebooks.co.uk.

53°04′57″N 1°50′47″W / 53.0825°N 1.8465°W / 53.0825; -1.8465

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