| Holmfirth branch line | |
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 Holmfirth station building | |
| Overview | |
| Status | closed |
| Locale | West Yorkshire |
| Termini | |
| Stations | 2 |
| History | |
| Opened | 1 July 1850 |
| Closed | 2 November 1959 |
| Technical | |
| Line length | 2 mi (3.2 km) |
| Number of tracks | Double |
| Track gauge | 4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge |
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Route of the 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.