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Shackerstone | |
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Station on heritage railway | |
General information | |
Location | Shackerstone, Hinckley and Bosworth England |
Coordinates | 52°39′20″N 1°26′29″W / 52.6555°N 1.4413°W |
Grid reference | SK379065 |
Managed by | Battlefield Line Railway |
Platforms | 2 |
Key dates | |
1873 | opened |
1931 | passenger service withdrawn |
1965 | completely closed |
Shackerstone railway station is a preserved railway station and heritage museum in Leicestershire, Central England. It is the terminus and the headquarters of the heritage Battlefield Line Railway, with the Shackerstone Railwayana Museum, tea room, shop, loco shed and main rolling stock located here.
The Ashby Canal is nearby.