Description: Viewed from the north west, this box replaced an earlier one some 60 (?) yards to the west, early in the 1920's. Ilkeston Town Station opened in September 1847, was closed for passengers from May 1870 to 1 July 1879, when it re-opened, rebuilt in response to competition from G N R. It closed permanently for passengers on 10 July 1950, and goods (excluding private sidings) on 15 June 1959.