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Nottingham Racecourse railway station

Coordinates: 52°56′59″N 1°06′51″W / 52.9498°N 1.1141°W / 52.9498; -1.1141
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Nottingham Racecourse
General information
LocationColwick, Nottingham
England
Platforms?
Other information
StatusDisused
History
Original companyGreat Northern Railway
Pre-groupingGreat Northern Railway
Post-groupingLondon and North Eastern Railway
London Midland Region of British Railways
Key dates
19 August 1892 [1]Opened
8 December 1959Closed

Nottingham Racecourse railway station was a station opened by the Great Northern Railway to serve Nottingham Racecourse in Nottingham, England.

History

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The Racecourse station was built in 1892 in conjunction with opening of the racecourse.

There are still remnants of the station buildings on Colwick Road. Today the racecourse is served by Nottingham Station located two miles from the course.[2]


Preceding station   Disused railways   Following station
Nottingham London
Road Low Level
  London Midland Region of British Railways
Nottingham to Grantham Line
  Netherfield

References

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  1. ^ Railway Passenger Stations by M.Quick page 346
  2. ^ "Directions and travel". Nottingham Racecourse. Jockey Club.

52°56′59″N 1°06′51″W / 52.9498°N 1.1141°W / 52.9498; -1.1141