The North Eastern Railway - Crossgates to Wetherby - Scholes line was a railway line in West Yorkshire, England, between Cross Gates, near Leeds, and Wetherby. The line opened in 1876 and closed in 1964.

The line was built by the North Eastern Railway (NER) to connect its Leeds and Selby Railway with its Harrogate to Church Fenton Line. The line was single track and had a number of intermediate stations, including Cross Gates, Whinmoor, Scholes, Bardsey, and Wetherby.

The line was used by both passenger and freight trains. The passenger service was relatively busy, with trains running between Leeds and Wetherby every hour or so. The freight service was also busy, with trains carrying a variety of goods, including coal, grain, and livestock.

The line was closed in 1964 as part of the Beeching Axe. The line has since been largely demolished, but a small section of the trackbed has been preserved as a footpath.

The North Eastern Railway - Crossgates to Wetherby - Scholes line was an important part of the railway network in West Yorkshire for many years. The line played a vital role in the transport of people and goods between Leeds and Wetherby. The closure of the line was a major loss to the area, but the preserved section of the trackbed is a reminder of the line's former importance.

Here are some additional details about the North Eastern Railway - Crossgates to Wetherby - Scholes line:

• The line was 12 miles long.
• The line had 7 intermediate stations.
• The line was opened in 1876.
• The line closed in 1964.
• The line was closed as part of the Beeching Axe.
• A small section of the trackbed has been preserved as a footpath.

Map of Scholes

Here on Google Maps, you can easily follow where the line went