Fockerby Branch Railway |
| Hob Uid: 61026 | |
Location :
East Riding of Yorkshire, North Lincolnshire
Swinefleet, Garthorpe and Fockerby, Twin Rivers, Luddington and Haldenby, Eastoft, Reedness
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| Grid Ref : SE8010018400 |
| Summary : The Fockerby Branch Railway was constructed in 1901-1902, but before completion had been purchased as part of the Axholme Joint Railway. Passenger traffic ceased in 1933 and the line closed in 1965, and was dismantled. |
More information : (SE 76101801 - SE 84251901). Dismantled Railway (NAT) (1)
The Axholme Joint Railway (see also SE 70 NE 30) was created in 1902
when the Goole & Marshland Light Railway and the Isle of Axholme LightRailway were bought out by a combine of the North Eastern Railway and
the Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway. By this time the Fockerby branch
line was already under construction, to open on August 10th, 1902.(2)
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