Barnby Dun railway station
| Company type | Railway station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Rail transport |
| Founded | 1 July 1856 |
| Defunct | 4 September 1967 |
| Headquarters | Barnby Dun , England |
Area served | Barnby Dun, South Yorkshire |
Barnby Dun railway station was a modest stop situated on the South Yorkshire Railway route connecting Doncaster and Thorne. It provided service to the village of Barnby Dun, located close to Doncaster, South Yorkshire, England. Initially, the railway line ran adjacent to the canal bank, but the station was relocated during the 1860s when the track was realigned for a straighter path.
The first station, positioned across the canal from the village itself, commenced operations on 1 July 1856. It ceased functioning on 1 October 1866, coinciding with the opening of a replacement station on the village’s opposite side.
This newer facility included platforms on either side, with primary structures constructed from yellow engineering brick situated on the Thorne-bound (up) platform. This platform was notably long and featured a ramp leading to a barrow crossing near its midpoint. In 1913, the station underwent another reconstruction to support four tracks as part of the expansion between Doncaster and Thorne, which involved repositioning the Doncaster-bound (down) platform further back. The station ultimately closed on 4 September 1967, and its building was demolished in July 2008.