Buildwas - Craven Arms Line

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Buildwas Junction is in the north-east, Craven Arms is in the south-west and Shrewsbury is off the map to the north-west.

The Wenlock Branch was built by different companies and eventually allowed trains to run between Wellington and Craven Arms.

The section from Buildwas to Much Wenlock was built by the Wenlock & Severn Junction Railway and opened in 1862. The next section, from Much Wenlock to Presthope, opened in 1864 and was built by the Wenlock Railway Company. The WRC also built the last section from Presthope to Marshfarm Jnc and that opened in 1867.(Jones: 1998)

Stations on the line were (click for map):-

Buildwas Junction Station, SJ652040

The entire station site was removed and the Ironbridge "B" power station built on the site. Anecdotal evidence suggests that the present train crew mess room is on the site of the former Station Master's house.

Farley Halt, SJ632018

Much Wenlock Station, SJ623002

Much Wenlock Goods, SJ621000

This was the site of the original station, closed on 1st August 1884. It was rebuilt as a goods shed which has since been converted into residential accommodation. (Clinker: Register of Closed Stations)

Westwood Halt, SO600984

Presthope Station, SO587976

Easthope Station, SO562958

Longville Station, SO543936

Rushbury Station, SO516913

Harton Road Station, SO483893

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