West Bay railway station was the terminus of the Bridport Railway in western Dorset, England.
History In 1879, the Great Western Railway, which held the operating license for the original Bridport Railway (which ran as far as Bridport town), decided to extend the railway to Bridport Harbour. Construction began in 1883, and the line opened on 31 March 1884. It was closed briefly between 1916 and 1919; for 3 months in 1921; and for two weeks in 1924. The station was named West Bay by the GWR to encourage holiday traffic. The line between West Bay and Bridport closed to passengers in 1930 and operated for goods services only until its final closure in 1962.Bridport Railway at westbay.co.uk Subsequently an enthusiasts special ran on 25 August 1963.Disused Stations website by N.CatfordSix Bells Junction website
The site today
After many years as the office of a boat yard, in 1995 the station was restored with a short length of track at the platform.
The station building, along with two refurbished carriages, is now operating as Platform Restaurant.
From West Bay, a section of the former track bed can now be walked into Bridport.
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External links Station on navigable O.S. map