Orwell station is a disused station on the Felixstowe Branch Line. The station was opened on the 1st May 1877 and served the small village of Nacton. The main reason for its construction is that the builder of the Felixstowe Branch Line, "Colonel" George Tomline lived at nearby Orwell Park.
The line was independently run until taken over by the Great Eastern Railway in 1887. Operation was taken over by the London & North Eastern Railway in 1923.
The goods yard was used by a coastal defence howitzer in World War 2.
British Railways took over operation of the line in 1948. Lightly used throughout its life, the station closed in 1955 and the loop and goods yard were closed at the same time.
For historical details of the service please see the timetable section of the Felixstowe Branch Line entry.
The station building is now a private residence.
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