Chance to own a piece of Sheffield's railway history as old station goes up for sale

Train buffs will get the chance to own a piece of Sheffield's railway history when an old station goes under the hammer.

By The Newsroom

Published 7th Aug 2018, 16:58 BST

Updated 7th Aug 2018, 17:03 BST

The old Chapeltown Central station (pic: Mark Jenkinson & Son)

The former Chapeltown Central railway station, which closed in 1954, has been listed for auction with a guide price of £250,000.

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The old booking office at the station (pic: Mark Jenkinson & Son)

The building has been converted into a private three-bedroom home but photos show it still has several original features, including the booking office window and a waiting bench.

The site for sale encompasses just under one acre and as well as a three-bedroom house contains six rooms in an adjoining building.

The line closed to passenger traffic in 1953 and to goods trains in 1987.

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