Braithwaite railway station
Braithwaite railway station was situated on the Cockermouth, Keswick and Penrith Railway between Penrith and Cockermouth in Cumbria, England. The station served the village of Braithwaite.
Braithwaite | |
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The station in 1974 | |
| General information | |
| Location | Braithwaite, Allerdale England |
| Coordinates | 54.607°N 3.187°W |
| Platforms | 1 |
| Other information | |
| Status | Disused |
| History | |
| Original company | Cockermouth, Keswick and Penrith Railway |
| Pre-grouping | Cockermouth, Keswick and Penrith Railway |
| Post-grouping | London, Midland and Scottish Railway |
| Key dates | |
| 2 January 1865 | Station opened |
| 18 April 1966 | Station closed |
The station opened to passenger traffic on 2 January 1865. The station was host to six LMS caravans in 1934 and 1935 followed by eight caravans from 1936 to 1939. A camping coach was also positioned here by the London Midland Region from 1958 to 1964.
The station closed on 18 April 1966.
The station building survives as a private residence.
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