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== History == | == History == | ||
Opened on the 2nd February [[1857]]. Closed to goods on | Opened on the 2nd February [[1857]]. Closed to goods on 10th June [[1963]]. | ||
In February [[2006]], Platform 2 was raised by 30cm to reduce the large gap between train and platform. (It was lowered in [[1988]] as part of a realignment of track through the station which allowed trains to pass at a faster speed). At the same time the station also received additional improvements including better lighting and the construction of a new waiting shelter. | In February [[2006]], Platform 2 was raised by 30cm to reduce the large gap between train and platform. (It was lowered in [[1988]] as part of a realignment of track through the station which allowed trains to pass at a faster speed). At the same time the station also received additional improvements including better lighting and the construction of a new waiting shelter. | ||
==Track Plans == | ==Track Plans == | ||
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Image:Freshford5.jpg|The view towards [[Bath Spa|Bath]]. ''© [[:Category:John Rawlings|John Rawlings]]'' | Image:Freshford5.jpg|The view towards [[Bath Spa|Bath]]. ''© [[:Category:John Rawlings|John Rawlings]]'' | ||
Image:Freshford6.jpg|The opposite view. The new lighting is evident in this photo. ''© [[:Category:John Rawlings|John Rawlings]]'' | Image:Freshford6.jpg|The opposite view. The new lighting is evident in this photo. ''© [[:Category:John Rawlings|John Rawlings]]'' | ||
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== 2009 == | |||
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Image:Freshford7.jpg|The new station sign. Apparently this is a very close replica of the original, taken from old photos and made by local craftsmen. ''© [[:Category:John Rawlings|John Rawlings]]'' | |||
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[[Category:GWR]] | [[Category:GWR]] | ||
Latest revision as of 17:51, 18 April 2012
<googlemap lat="51.346215" lon="-2.300262"> 51.341906, -2.300917, Freshford </googlemap>
To Bathampton Junction: Limpley Stoke
To Bradford Junction: Avoncliff Aqueduct
History
Opened on the 2nd February 1857. Closed to goods on 10th June 1963.
In February 2006, Platform 2 was raised by 30cm to reduce the large gap between train and platform. (It was lowered in 1988 as part of a realignment of track through the station which allowed trains to pass at a faster speed). At the same time the station also received additional improvements including better lighting and the construction of a new waiting shelter.
Track Plans
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A track plan of Freshford and surrounding area from 1988
2004
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Looking along the line at Freshford Station. © Mark Lippiatt -
The car park and footbridge. © Mark Lippiatt
2009
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The station approach and the old Station Master's house. © John Rawlings -
A similar image to Mark's above, but showing subtle differences in the signposts and lighting. © John Rawlings -
The view towards Bath. © John Rawlings -
The opposite view. The new lighting is evident in this photo. © John Rawlings
2009
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The new station sign. Apparently this is a very close replica of the original, taken from old photos and made by local craftsmen. © John Rawlings
