Freshford

<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
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  The car park and footbridge. © Mark Lippiatt

2009

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  The station approach and the old Station Master's house. © John Rawlings
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  A similar image to Mark's above, but showing subtle differences in the signposts and lighting. © John Rawlings
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  The view towards Bath. © John Rawlings
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  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