Former North Weald Railway Station (EHER 82999)
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Summary
North Weald Railway Station opened in 1865, and Central Line Underground services were added in 1949. The line was electrified in 1957 but there was not the expected increase in traffic, and rail services to this station terminated on 30th September 1994. Its current use is unknown.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 4961 0363 (12m by 8m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | NORTH WEALD BASSETT, EPPING FOREST, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
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North Weald was opened in 1865 by the Great Eastern Railway as an intermediate station on the on a single line extension from a junction south of Loughton to Ongar. Central line 'Underground' services arrived at North Weald in 1949 in the form of steam shuttles worked between Epping and Ongar by BR on behalf of London Transport. On 18th November 1957 electrified services were introduced, finally displacing steam from all-day passenger services. However, the expected increase in traffic never materialised and passenger services were withdrawn between Epping and Ongar on 30th September 1994. <1> <2> <3>
Sources
- <1> SEX77835 Bibliographic reference: Connor, J. E.. 2000. Abandoned Stations on London's Underground: A Photographic Record. pp 12-13.
- <2> SEX77834 Bibliographic reference: Rose, D.. 1980. The London Underground: A Diagrammatic History.
- <3> SEX77831 Bibliographic reference: Bruce, J. G. and Croome, D. F.. 1996. The Twopenny Tube: The Story of the Central Line.
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Other References
- National Monuments Record: TL 40 SE 34
- NRHE identifier: 502082