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| Wolterskanaal | |
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| Platforms | 2 |
| Services | Passenger |
| Connections | |
| Kesteren, Hoogburg, Helmelo | |
Wolterskanaal is a station in Wolterskanaal situated between Kesteren and Helmelo. It has an old station building, with remnants of track indicating that it's no longer in use.
Station Layout
Main Building
The main building is asymmetrical in design, with a high rising centre and a wing extending from the side of the main structure. The roof is gabled with intricate wood panelling for aesthetical and structural purposes.
Platform
The platform itself consists of two platforms, one for Southern and Northern bound trains.
A piece of track which meets with the platform the station building stands upon has had its rails removed.
Stopping and Passing Routes
| Service/Train Type | Route | Stops here? |
|---|---|---|
| Passenger | Zand op 't Zee -> Helmelo | Yes |
| Passenger | Voorlem -> IJssel Aan Zee | No |
| Passenger | Dokmuiden -> Dokmuiden | No |
| General Goods | Zand op 't Zee -> Dokmuiden | No |
| General Goods | Rossum -> Hazeldrecht | No |
| Chemicals | Zand op 't Zee -> Helmelo | No |
| Chemicals | Helmelo -> Dokmuiden | No |
| Construction | Zand op 't Zee -> Kesteren | No |
| Construction | Kesteren -> Ensdrecht | No |
| Refrigerated Goods | IJssel Aan Zee -> Kesteren | No |
Historical Basis
Sometime in November of 1882, the Staatspoorwegen (SS), had made it possible to put the line running between Elst and Geldermalsen into use. They opted to making uniquely designed station buildings along the route, albeit with a minor discrepancy, that being three buildings sharing identical appearances, these included the station in Beesd, Wadenooyen and Echteld, with the latter being the only one left standing of the three. The designs were drawn up by the architect Marinus Antoine van Wadenoijen (Feb. 22. 1850 - Nov. 14. 1922).
Beesd, Wadenooyen and Echteld's stations would all have tall central building and two side wings, one low and one high.
Echteld station would officially be open to the public November 1st, 1882 and remained in service up until the late 1930s wherein it was closed on May 15th 1938, which led to the lower side wing of the building being demolished following the decomission of passenger services.
The building itself would see a new lease on life, serving as a school in a short period, and as a residential home, being bought and renovated by people looking to settle down in the area. However the last residents would vacate the building sometime in the 1960s, with the building subsequently falling into more disrepair.
Nederlandse Spoorwege (NS) at one point wanted to demolish the building in the 1970s, but this was prevented by the municipality, with plans of restoring both the building as well as connection to the nearby Wijenburgh Castle. Said plans would fall through and talks of demolishing the building were once again in full swing, with Wadenooyen station being demolished in 1950, while the one in Beesd lasted all the way up until 1985.
Fortune would come to the building in Echteld, as it would once again return to being used as a residential home in 2009, and being restored to its original condition as close as possible, albeit the lower wing did not make a reappearance, contours of where it originally stood would be drawn onto the wall.
Trivia
- The station is based on the one in Echteld
- Said station is now a privately owned residential building
- As of 28/11/2021, the station building received an overhaul.
- In the same update, Brandon's shed was added
Gallery
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The level crossing on the outskirts of Wolterskanaal.
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Looking eastbound.
| Stations | |
|---|---|
| 's Heerenwijk • Beurs • Dokmuiden • Dokmuiden Airfield • Ensdrecht • Hazeldrecht • Helmelo • Hoogburg • Kesteren • Kroosdrichem • Peperga • Rossum • Seest • Voorlem • Voorlem Oost • Voorlerberg • Westdijk • Wezinge • Wolterskanaal • Zand op 't Zee | |