Chelfham
An early view of Chelfham Viaduct and station
General information
LocationExmoor, North Devon
England
Grid referenceSS60993572
Platforms2
Other information
StatusDisused
History
Original companyLynton and Barnstaple Railway
Pre-groupingLynton and Barnstaple Railway
Post-groupingSouthern Railway
Key dates
11 May 1898Opened
29 September 1935Closed

Chelfham railway station was a station on the Lynton and Barnstaple Railway, a narrow gauge line that ran through Exmoor from Barnstaple to Lynton and Lynmouth in North Devon, England. The station stood at the head of the spectacular Chelfham Viaduct, and served the village of Chelfham below.

History

It opened with the line on 11 May 1898, and closed with it after service on 29 September 1935. From 1923 until closure, the line was operated by the Southern Railway.[1]

The Lynton and Barnstaple Railway Trust bought Chelfham station in 2000 and the station site is currently undergoing restoration while the group operates the railway at Woody Bay as a tourist attraction.

The weatherboard extension, originally built by the Southern Railway to house scales for weighing parcels, was damaged beyond repair by strong winds in 2006.

Preceding station   Disused railways   Following station
Snapper Halt   Lynton & Barnstaple Railway
(1898-1935)		   Bratton Fleming

References

  1. ↑ L T Catchpole: The Lynton & Barnstaple Railway 1895–1935 published by The Oakwood Press. Eighth edition 2005. ISBN 0-85361-637-X.

51°06′14″N 3°59′13″W / 51.10388°N 3.98690°W / 51.10388; -3.98690


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