Ashdon Halt, Saffron Walden Railway

Ashdon Halt Essex, filmed in 2011 1997 and whilst open. (thanks for those b/w pictures)

Date opened to passengers: 14.08.1911
Date closed to passengers: 7.9.1964


Notes: After a local campaign the residents of Ashdon were given a new halt which opened on the up side of the lone on 14th August 1911. The platform was constructed of raised earth and clinker with sleeper frontage to the track and sleeper edging. An old GER carriage body was mounted on the platform in 1916 to act as a waiting room. The carriage was stripped internally and wooden benches fitted to the sides. The halt was never staffed.

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[rickstea]

Fabulous.. I remember this all so well .. Thank you.. Richard turner.. Bartlow 45 years