Monument record 9041/1 - Midland Railway, Northampton to Bedford
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Summary
Bedford and Northampton Branch Railway. Opened 10th June 1872, by the Midlands Railway, the Company opening new stations in Bedford at St John's Hospital and Guildhall Road. With its sharp curves and steep gradients it was ideal for operation by the experimental diesel railbuses from 1958. Closed to passengers 31st March 1962 and to goods in 1964. However the section from Hardingstone to Piddington ordnance Depot was retained and operated by the Army, although that has since closed.
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
{1} Midland Railway, Northampton to Bedford line. Opened in 1885. Runs for c.13 miles within Northamptonshire.
{3} Bedford and Northampton Branch Railway. Opened 10th June 1872, by the Midlands Railway, the Company opening new stations in Bedford at St John's Hospital and Guildhall Road. With its sharp curves and steep gradients it was ideal for operation by the experimental diesel railbuses from 1958. Closed to passengers 31st March 1962 and to goods in 1964. However the section from Hardingstone to Piddington ordnance Depot was retained and operated by the Army, although that has since closed.
{4} Bedford and Northampton Railway. Opened 10th June 1872, closed to passengers 31st March 1962.
{5} (SP 830549 - TL 025520) dismantled railway (NAT)
{6} Map of proposed site of railway station;
Historic England, Undated, ST JOHNS STREET STATION, NORTHAMPTON (Archive). SNN115601.
<1> Foard G.F., 2001?, Historic Railways of Northamptonshire, (unchecked) (Digital Plots). SNN104839.
<2> 1920, Railway Clearing House pre-1923 Junction Diagrams, (unchecked) (Plan). SNN106338.
<3> Leleux, R, 1976, A Regional History of the Railways of Great Britain: The East Midlands, p. 56 (Book). SNN110373.
<4> Historic England, Unknown, Oral information, correspondence (not archived) or staff comments, MS Notes (F G Cockman 16.3.74) (Oral Report). SNN111577.
<5> Ordnance Survey Map (Scale/date), 1:50 000 1979 (Map). SNN112944.
<6> Dryden H.E.L., 1842-1895, Dryden Collection, DR/25/198/494 (Archive). SNN115.
Sources/Archives (7)
- --- SNN115601 Archive: Historic England. Undated. ST JOHNS STREET STATION, NORTHAMPTON.
- <1> SNN104839 Digital Plots: Foard G.F.. 2001?. Historic Railways of Northamptonshire. monument\monument themes\unvalidated data\railways. NCC. (unchecked).
- <2> SNN106338 Plan: 1920. Railway Clearing House pre-1923 Junction Diagrams. (unchecked).
- <3> SNN110373 Book: Leleux, R. 1976. A Regional History of the Railways of Great Britain: The East Midlands. IX. p. 56.
- <4> SNN111577 Oral Report: Historic England. Unknown. Oral information, correspondence (not archived) or staff comments. MS Notes (F G Cockman 16.3.74).
- <5> SNN112944 Map: Ordnance Survey Map (Scale/date). 1:50 000 1979.
- <6> SNN115 Archive: Dryden H.E.L.. 1842-1895. Dryden Collection. DR/25/198/494.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (5)
- Parent of: Engineering Workshop (Former Office Building) (Building) (9041/1/2)
- Parent of: Former Midland Railway Depot Granary (Building) (9041/1/3)
- Parent of: Former Midland Railway Locomotive Shed (Building) (9041/1/1)
- Parent of: Piddington & Horton Station (Building) (9041/1/5)
- Parent of: St Johns Street Station (Monument) (9041/1/4)
Related Events/Activities (2)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 81754 56368 (8065m by 6417m) Central |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | HACKLETON, West Northamptonshire (formerly South Northants District) |
| Civil Parish | LITTLE HOUGHTON, West Northamptonshire (formerly South Northants District) |
| Civil Parish | NORTHAMPTON, West Northamptonshire (formerly Northampton District) |
| Civil Parish | GREAT HOUGHTON, West Northamptonshire (formerly Northampton District) |
| Civil Parish | HARDINGSTONE, West Northamptonshire (formerly Northampton District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- NRHE HOB UID: 347005
Record last edited
Feb 4 2025 7:15PM
