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Notes: Situated on the Widnes - St. Helens line (opened 1833)
Union Bank Farm Halt was opened on 1.11.1911 to facilitate a Railmotor
service. Although the use of a steam railcar did not last long
(replaced by Webb 2-4-2 tanks with up to four coaches) the halt
remained open until the end of Passenger services on the line.
This small station was a simple wooden structure and served a
number of isolated farms and cottages.
The line was always more heavily used by goods trains but over
the years a steady service between St. Helens and Widnes developed
latterly running to Ditton Junction where connections to Liverpool,
Crewe, Manchester and even London could be made. |
The service lasted until 16th June 1951 when Appleton closed as
a passenger station. On 1.11.1981 the line closed as a through
route and the track through the site of Union Bank Farm Halt was
lifted shortly afterwards.
Today the only evidence of there being a station at this location
is a number of fence posts hidden in the trees.
Ticket from Michael Stewart
To see the other
stations on Widnes - St. Helens line click on the station name:
Ann Street, Appleton,
Farnworth & Bold,
Clockface, Sutton
Oak & Pleasley
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