Oakwellgate railway station

Oakwellgate
General information
LocationGateshead, Tyne and Wear
England
Coordinates54°57′59″N 1°36′04″W / 54.9665°N 1.601°W / 54.9665; -1.601
Grid referenceNZ256636
Other information
StatusDisused
History
Original companyBrandling Junction Railway
Pre-groupingBrandling Junction Railway
Key dates
5 September 1839 (1839-09-05)Opened
2 September 1844 (1844-09-02)Closed
Location

Oakwellgate railway station served the town of Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, England, from 1839 to 1844 by the Brandling Junction Railway.

History

The station was opened on 5 September 1839 by Brandling Junction Railway. It was a short-lived station, being open for less than five years before closing on 2 September 1844.[1][2]

References

  1. ^ Quick, M E (2002). Railway passenger stations in England, Scotland and Wales - a chronology. Richmond: Railway and Canal Historical Society. p. 192. OCLC 931112387.
  2. ^ Butt, R.V.J. (1995). The Directory of Railway Stations. Yeovil: Patrick Stephens Ltd. p. 176. ISBN 1-85260-508-1. R508.


Preceding station   Disused railways   Following station
Terminus   Brandling Junction Railway   High Shields
Line and station closed


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