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Holmfirth branch line information


Holmfirth branch line
Holmfirth station building
Overview
Statusclosed
LocaleWest Yorkshire
Termini
  • Brockholes
  • Holmfirth
Stations2
History
Opened1 July 1850
Closed2 November 1959
Technical
Line length2 mi (3.2 km)
Number of tracksDouble
Track gauge4 ft 8+12 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge
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Legend
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Brockholes
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Occupation bridge
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Thurstonland Road
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New Mill Road
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Mytholmbridge Viaduct
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Thongs Bridge
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Berry Bank Lane
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Route of the Holmfirth branch line

The Holmfirth branch line is a disused railway line that ran for 2 miles (3.2 km) from Brockholes to Holmfirth, in West Yorkshire, England. The line was built as double track as there were plans to extend the line up the Holme Valley.

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