Holmfirth branch line | |
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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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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.