5 disused and abandoned railways in Cumbria | The Westmorland Gazette
It once operated on St George’s Square, close to the docks. The terminus opened up in 1863, replacing a wooden structure that stood adjacent to Rabbit Hill before. However, its life was relatively short lived, closing almost 20 years later. The Strand was forced to close after a new loop line and bigger station at Abbey Road was introduced, which covered a larger area than this one ever could. However, the Grade II listed building wasn’t demolished. It was later used as the offices for the Furness Railway Company. It was even used as a working men’s club for over over 100...
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