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The remains of Bowes railway station in 1996.
Location	Bowes, County Durham England
Platforms	2
Other information
Status	Disused
History
Original company	SD&LUR
Pre-grouping	North Eastern Railway
Key dates
8 August 1861	Opened
22 January 1962	Closed

Bowes railway station was once a busy train stop in County Durham, England. It was part of the South Durham & Lancashire Union Railway. This line connected Barnard Castle and Kirkby Stephen East. Today, the station is no longer used.

History of Bowes Railway Station

The railway line first opened on 26 March 1861. A special train carrying minerals was the first to use it. Passenger trains started running a bit later, on 8 August 1861. There was even an opening ceremony the day before!

Bowes station served the small village of Bowes. For a few years, it even had a special 'camping coach'. This was like a small holiday home on wheels! People could rent it for their vacations. It was available in 1933, and again from 1937 to 1939. It might have also been there in 1934.

Sadly, Bowes station closed down on 22 January 1962. This was done by British Railways, North Eastern Region.

What Bowes Station Looks Like Today

Today, the old station buildings are mostly ruins. They are falling apart. A big farm shed now covers some of the old train platforms and the station yard.

The station's signal box was also taken apart. For a long time after the station closed, it was hidden inside the farm shed. Now, it is kept in storage.

The old railway tracks to the west of the station are gone. The A66 road now covers where they used to be. This road goes towards Stainmore Summit.

Images for kids

Bowes signal box in 1996.
The station in 1965

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