Coley branch line

The Coley branch line (ELR:COY), also known as the Coley goods branch, was a single-track branch railway running 1 mile 61 chains (1.76 miles, 2.84 km) from the Reading to Basingstoke line at Coley Branch Junction to Reading Central goods depot.

Coley branch line
Bridge carrying the line over the Holy Brook
Overview
StatusDismantled
Line numberCOY
LocaleSouth East England
Termini
Service
TypeHeavy rail
SystemGreat Western Railway
Operator(s)Great Western Railway (1908–1949)
British Railways (1949–1983)
History
Opened1908
Closed1983
Technical
Line length1 mile 61 chains (1.76 miles, 2.84 km)
Number of tracks1
Track gauge4 ft 8+12 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge
Operating speed30 mph (48 km/h)
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