Kingsmuir railway station

Kingsmuir railway station served the village of Kingsmuir, Angus, Scotland, from 1870 to 1955 on the Dundee and Forfar direct line.

Kingsmuir
General information
LocationKingsmuir, Angus
Scotland
Coordinates56°37′32″N 2°50′26″W / 56.6255°N 2.8406°W / 56.6255; -2.8406
Grid referenceNO485485
Platforms1
Other information
StatusDisused
History
Original companyCaledonian Railway
Pre-groupingCaledonian Railway
Post-groupingLondon, Midland and Scottish Railway
Key dates
14 November 1870 (1870-11-14)Opened
10 January 1955 (1955-01-10)Closed

History

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The station was opened on 14 November 1870 by the Caledonian Railway. To the south was the goods yard. It had a siding on the east side of the line and a signal box, which closed in 1932. The station closed on 10 January 1955.[1][2]

References

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  1. ^ Quick, M E (2002). Railway passenger stations in England, Scotland and Wales - a chronology. Richmond: Railway and Canal Historical Society. p. 250. OCLC 931112387.
  2. ^ Butt, R.V.J. (1995). The Directory of Railway Stations. Yeovil: Patrick Stephens Ltd. p. 134. ISBN 1-85260-508-1. R508.


Preceding station   Disused railways   Following station
Kirkbuddo
Line and station closed
  Caledonian Railway
Dundee and Forfar direct line
  Terminus