Butterton
General information
LocationButterton, Staffordshire
England
Platforms1
Other information
StatusDisused
History
Original companyLeek and Manifold Light Railway
Post-groupingLondon, Midland and Scottish Railway
Key dates
29 June 1904 (1904-06-29)[1]Opened
12 March 1934 (1934-03-12)[1]Closed

Butterton railway station was a station on the Leek and Manifold Light Railway. It served the village of Butterton in Staffordshire. The site is now part of the Manifold Way including the impressive Swainsley Tunnel.[2]

Route

Preceding station Historical railways Following station
Wetton Mill   Leek and Manifold Valley Light Railway   Ecton

References

  1. 1 2 Quick, M E (2002). Railway passenger stations in England, Scotland and Wales - a chronology. Richmond: Railway and Canal Historical Society. p. 106. OCLC 931112387.
  2. "Leek & Manifold Valley Light Railway Train at Butterton Station Postcard: Manuscript / Paper Collectible | Postcard Finder".

53°07′04″N 1°51′55″W / 53.1177°N 1.8653°W / 53.1177; -1.8653

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