conceived in the gauge wars of the 1840s, the line was finally converted to standard gauge between 18 and 22 June 1874. Decline in traffic The goods yard was closed to traffic in 1964, but was used for coal deliveries for another year. In 1966 the signal box was closed and demolished. Services References Bradford-on-Avon Former Great Western Railway stations Railway stations in Great Britain opened in 1857 Railway stations in Wiltshire Railway stations served by Great Western Railway DfT Category E stations