Shirley Holms Halt was a railway halt in the New Forest district of Hampshire. Opened in 1860 it was closed in 1888 with opening of Sway on the South West Main Line. Said to be one of the first halts in the country, Shirley Holms Halt consisted of a short unstaffed platform. Passengers from the halt had to signal to the engine driver if they wanted to board the train.
Preceding station | Historical railways | Following station | ||
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Brockenhurst | Lymington Branch Line | Lymington Town |
References
- British Railway Journal - Volume 5, Issue 42
- ^ Lymington-Brockenhurst Community Rail Partnership Archived 21 June 2009 at the Wayback Machine
50°46′58″N 1°34′11″W / 50.7827°N 1.5698°W / 50.7827; -1.5698
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