Shirley Holms Halt railway station
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Shirley Holms Halt was a railway halt in the New Forest district of Hampshire. Opened in 1860 it was closed in 1888 with opening of Sway on the South Western Main Line.[1] Said to be one of the first halts in the country,[2] Shirley Holms Halt consisted of a short unstaffed platform. Passengers from the halt had to signal to the train operator if they wanted to board the train.[2]
| Preceding station | Historical railways | Following station | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brockenhurst | Lymington Branch Line | Ampress Works Halt | ||
[edit] References
- ^ British Railway Journal - Volume 5, Issue 42
- ^ a b Lymington-Brockenhurst Community Rail Partnership
Coordinates: 50°47′00″N 1°34′09″W / 50.78330°N 1.56913°W
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