Holmfirth branch line

The Holmfirth branch line is a disused railway line that ran for 2 miles (3.2 km) from Brockholes to Holmfirth, in West Yorkshire, England. The line was built as double track as there were plans to extend the line up the Holme Valley.

Holmfirth branch line
Holmfirth station building
Overview
Statusclosed
LocaleWest Yorkshire
Termini
Stations2
History
Opened1 July 1850
Closed2 November 1959
Technical
Line length2 mi (3.2 km)
Number of tracksDouble
Track gauge4 ft 8+12 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge
Holmfirth Branch Line
Brockholes
Occupation bridge
New Mill Road
Mytholmbridge Viaduct
Thongsbridge
Berry Bank Lane
Holmfirth
turntable
Route of the Holmfirth branch line
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