Coopersale Halt railway station facts for kids

Coopersale Halt is a special stop on the Epping Ongar Railway in a small village area called Coopersale, near Epping in Essex, England. It's the furthest point the heritage trains can go right now, located between the Epping and North Weald stations.

What is Coopersale Halt?

Coopersale Halt is like a temporary end-of-the-line for the Epping Ongar Railway. A "halt" is a simple stop, often without a big station building or many facilities. It's usually just a platform where passengers can get on or off. For now, trains stop here and then change direction to go back towards North Weald and Ongar.

The Epping Ongar Railway

The Epping Ongar Railway is a fun heritage railway. This means it's a historic railway line that is now run by volunteers, often using old trains and stations to give people a taste of what train travel was like in the past. It used to be part of the London Underground's Central Line, connecting London to the countryside.

History of the Line

The railway line that Coopersale Halt is on has a long history. It first opened in 1865 as part of a main line railway. Later, in 1949, it became part of the London Underground's Central Line. This was a big change, bringing electric tube trains out into the Essex countryside. However, the line was not very busy beyond Epping, and the section from Epping to Ongar eventually closed in 1994.

After it closed, a group of dedicated volunteers worked hard to reopen parts of the line as a heritage railway. They wanted to preserve this piece of railway history for everyone to enjoy. The Epping Ongar Railway officially reopened for heritage services in 2012.

Future Plans for Coopersale Halt

There are plans to improve Coopersale Halt. The aim is to build a proper platform and make it easier for people to access the railway from Coopersale Street. This would make it a better stop for visitors and help the railway grow even more.

Visiting the Railway

The Epping Ongar Railway is a great place to visit for families and anyone interested in trains. You can ride on vintage trains, explore the historic stations, and learn about the railway's past. Coopersale Halt is an important part of this journey, marking the current end of the line where the heritage adventure continues.

	Heritage railways
Terminus		Epping Ongar Railway		North Weald