The property now known as The Old Stow Station was converted from Stow-on-the-Wold Stow Station.
Stow-on-the-Wold Railway Station was well over a mile from the centre of Stow-on-the-Wold. Goods for the town had to be transported up Stow Hill by horse and cart.
The following facts are known about the railway line.
· Kingham to Bourton opened 1862
· Extended line to to Cheltenham opened 1881
· Stow-on-the-Wold station opened 1881
· Iron ore from Banbury to South Wales
· Coal from South Wales to Bliss Tweed Mills
· Passenger services ceased 15th October 1962
· Freight services ceased 7th September 1964
· Land sold to neighbouring landowners
