Private company
Shrewsbury and Chester Railway
Former railway company
The North Wales Mineral Railway was formed to carry coal and ironstone from the mineral-bearing area around Wrexham to the River Dee wharves. It was extended to run from Shrewsbury and formed part of a main line trunk route, under the title the Shrewsbury and Chester Railway.2 It ceased to exist in 1854.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
Overview
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The North Wales Mineral Railway was formed to carry coal and ironstone from the mineral-bearing area around Wrexham to the River Dee wharves. It was extended to run from Shrewsbury and formed part of a main line trunk route, under the title the Shrewsbury and Chester Railway.2
Acquisitions
- Succeeded North Wales Mineral Railway1
- Succeeded Shrewsbury, Oswestry and Chester Railway1
Timeline
Links
- WikipediaShrewsbury and Chester Railway
- WikidataQ65089237
Sources
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- 3Wikimedia CommonsShrewsbury and Chester Railway photo by Afterbrunel, CC BY-SA 4.0