Upwey Wishing Well Halt
Taken by an unknown photographer, this pre-1957 photo shows one of five stations that used to exist between Weymouth and Dorchester. Today, just Upwey Station remains.
Opened in 1905, the halt was designed to capture tourist trade to the wishing well in Upwey, even though it was well (apologies for the play on words!) over one mile away. This can be seen from the map below. Apparently it was never that popular with locals due to the very steep steps seen in this photo. Increasing competition from both cars and buses led to the station's closure in 1957. Today, the railway bridge (and maybe the steps?) are the only things left to be seen though trains do still run across at regular intervals.
Upwey Wishing Well Halt
Taken by an unknown photographer, this pre-1957 photo shows one of five stations that used to exist between Weymouth and Dorchester. Today, just Upwey Station remains.
Opened in 1905, the halt was designed to capture tourist trade to the wishing well in Upwey, even though it was well (apologies for the play on words!) over one mile away. This can be seen from the map below. Apparently it was never that popular with locals due to the very steep steps seen in this photo. Increasing competition from both cars and buses led to the station's closure in 1957. Today, the railway bridge (and maybe the steps?) are the only things left to be seen though trains do still run across at regular intervals.