Events mark 50 years since the Bridport to Maiden Newton railway line closure in 1975. Talks explore railway history and Dorset countryside.
Events mark 50 years since the Bridport to Maiden Newton railway line closure in 1975. Talks explore railway history and Dorset countryside.
Bridport Museum to Commemorate Railway Closure After 50 Years
The line later went to West Bay in 1884, but people didn’t use that section much, and passenger service to West Bay stopped in 1930. Stations existed at Toller Porcorum, Powerstock, Bridport (Bradpole Road), and East Street.
The Beeching Report wanted the line gone. Locals helped it last longer and reduce road traffic. The railway finally closed in May 1975 after a public inquiry.
Powerstock Bridge is in the news now as they might remove this old bridge because it causes flooding on Barrowland Lane. Network Rail must get approval first.
People fondly remember the trains, and the museum has old photos that will be at talks in Toller Porcorum and Powerstock, towns that once had stations.
Talks include railway history and the Dorset countryside. You can explore a rail trip to West Bay and study stations and village impact.
“Your Station” talks happen on March 7 and 11. The Toller Porcorum hall hosts one while the Powerstock Hut hosts another; both start at 7:30 PM. Entry costs £5 for adults, and children under 16 enter free.
The museum plans more railway events and will announce these later.
The line later went to West Bay in 1884, but people didn’t use that section much, and passenger service to West Bay stopped in 1930. Stations existed at Toller Porcorum, Powerstock, Bridport (Bradpole Road), and East Street.
The Beeching Report wanted the line gone. Locals helped it last longer and reduce road traffic. The railway finally closed in May 1975 after a public inquiry.
Powerstock Bridge is in the news now as they might remove this old bridge because it causes flooding on Barrowland Lane. Network Rail must get approval first.
People fondly remember the trains, and the museum has old photos that will be at talks in Toller Porcorum and Powerstock, towns that once had stations.
Talks include railway history and the Dorset countryside. You can explore a rail trip to West Bay and study stations and village impact.
“Your Station” talks happen on March 7 and 11. The Toller Porcorum hall hosts one while the Powerstock Hut hosts another; both start at 7:30 PM. Entry costs £5 for adults, and children under 16 enter free.
The museum plans more railway events and will announce these later.