| 词条 | Holywell branch line |
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The Holywell branch line was a mile-long London and North Western Railway–built single-track branch railway line in Flintshire, Wales, that ran from {{stnlnk|Holywell Junction}} ({{coord|53.2923|-3.2072|type:railwaystation_region:GB|display=inline|name=Holywell Junction station}}) on the North Wales Coast Line to {{stnlnk|Holywell Town}} ({{coord|53.2752|-3.2210|type:railwaystation_region:GB|display=inline|name=Holywell Town station}}) via one intermediate station, {{stnlnk|St Winefride's Halt}}. HistoryOn 1 May 1848, Holywell Junction station opened as Holywell and until the early 20th century was the nearest station to the town of Holywell. On 1st July 1912 the London and North Western Railway constructed the branch line with a 1 in 27 gradient[1] from Holywell Junction to Holywell Town. The line passed to British Railways (London Midland Region) in 1948. Although the line was well used, it was closed to passengers on 6 September 1954 and to goods in 1957.[2][3] Holywell Junction closed to passengers in February 1966. References1. ^Rhyl & District Model Railway Club 2. ^Disused Stations 3. ^Passengers No More, IBSN 0 7110 0438 2, published by Ian Allan External links{{GeoGroupTemplate}}
5 : Closed railway lines in Wales|Transport in Flintshire|Railway lines opened in 1912|Standard gauge railways in Wales|1912 establishments in Wales |
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