When did the Longmoor Military Railway close?
31 October 1969
Longmoor Military Railway closed down with a ceremonial last day of operation on 31 October 1969, though for another two years some locomotives and stock remained on site, and there were occasional movements.
When did the military leave Bordon?
2015
The Army will leave Bordon by 2015 at the latest, Defence Minister Liam Fox has revealed. The training that currently takes place in the town, and has done since the late 19th century, will be relocated to RAF Lyneham in Wiltshire.
Does Bordon have a train station?
Whitehill & Bordon is served by a number of local train stations offering fast links into Central London via South West Trains.
Where is Prince Philip Barracks?
Prince Philip Barracks in Bordon is in the South East region of England. The postcode is within the Whitehill Hogmoor & Greatham ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of East Hampshire.
Is longmoor camp closing?
THE Ministry of Defence (MoD) has announced it will dispose of Longmoor Camp as part of plans for a “better defence estate”. Documents from the MoD outline the project and confirm the “estimated disposal date” is 2019, at which point “all military units at the site will be re-provided for”.
Is Bordon a nice place to live?
With a fully realised regeneration plan in place that is sympathetic to its local history, and which provides everything you need for day to day living close to your doorstep, Bordon is well underway to becoming one of the most desirable areas to live in Hampshire.
Why is RAF Halton closing?
The MOD announced the closure of RAF Halton in 2016 as part of a wider programme to reduce the size of the defence estate.
Is liphook a good place to live?
Liphook is home to the junior school for Churcher’s College, Highfield and Brookham prep and pre-prep schools, Liphook Junior is considered ‘good’ by Ofsted, and Bohunt School is a top 50 secondary state school rated ‘outstanding’.
Who owns the land at RAF Halton?
Ministry of Defence
| RAF Halton | |
|---|---|
| Area | 297 hectares (730 acres) |
| Site information | |
| Owner | Ministry of Defence |
| Operator | Royal Air Force |
Which RAF stations are closing?
RAF Alconbury (Cambridgeshire), in use by the USAF, will be closed in 2024. All personnel and units will be transferred to RAF Croughton (Northamptonshire). RAF Croughton is in use as a United States Air Force communications station. In 2026, RAF Colerne (Wiltshire) will be disposed of.
Where should I move to Surrey?
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Is Liss a town?
Liss (previously spelt Lys or Lyss) is an English village and civil parish in the East Hampshire district of Hampshire, 3.3 miles (5.3 km) north-east of Petersfield, on the A3 road, on the West Sussex border. The village comprises an old village at West Liss and a modern village round the 19th-century station.
When did the Longmoor Military Railway stop operating?
The Longmoor Military Railway (LMR) was a British military railway in Hampshire, built by the Royal Engineers from 1903 in order to train soldiers on railway construction and operations. The railway ceased operation on 31 October 1969.
Which is the eastern side of Longmoor Military Camp?
Weaversdown Halt – originally a passing place at the hamlet of Weaversdown, a station was constructed which served the eastern side of Longmoor Military Camp. Liss Forest Road – serving the hamlet of Liss Forest. Liss Junction – with access to the exchange sidings, and onwards into Liss British Railways goods yard.
What was the name of the Royal Engineers locomotive?
Although only the basic model, these locomotives became operational by a new unit formed from the Royal Engineers, and known as the Railway Operating Division. The engines subsequently became known as RODs for their remaining operational life. Enjoy more Heritage Railway reading in the four-weekly magazine.
What was the last locomotive on the LMR?
The following standard gauge locomotives were present in August 1963: A notable locomotive based on the LMR was ‘Kingsley’, an 1886-built 4-4-0 tank locomotive. This had formerly been locomotive No.10 of the Midland and Great Northern Joint Railway and was the last surviving locomotive from this company when scrapped in 1953.