St. Anthonys railway station
St. Anthonys railway station served the St Anthony's area of Walker, Tyne and Wear, England from 1879 to 1960 on the Riverside Branch.
| St. Anthonys | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Place | St Anthony's |
| Area | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Coordinates | 54.9618°N 1.5579°W |
| Grid reference | NZ284631 |
| Operations | |
| Original company | North Eastern Railway |
| Pre-grouping | North Eastern Railway |
| Post-grouping | LNER British Rail (North Eastern) |
| Platforms | 2 |
| History | |
| 1 May 1879 | Opened |
| 12 September 1960 | Closed |
| Disused railway stations in the United Kingdom | |
| Closed railway stations in Britain A B C D–F G H–J K–L M–O P–R S T–V W–Z | |
History
The station opened on 1 May 1879 by the North Eastern Railway. The station was situated south of Walker Road on the southern side of Belmont Street. Although the station had no goods facilities, there were sidings to the east that served Locke & Blackett's white lead works. St Anthonys station was destaffed in the 1950s and it later closed on 12 September 1960.[1]
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References
- "Disused Stations: St Anthonys". Disused Stations. Retrieved 5 March 2017.
External links
| Preceding station | Historical railways | Following station | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Peters Line and station closed |
North Eastern Railway Riverside Branch |
Walker Line and station closed | ||
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