Selkirk railway station

Selkirk railway station served the town of Selkirk, Scottish Borders, Scotland, from 1856 to 1964 on the Selkirk and Galashiels Railway.

Selkirk
General information
Location	Selkirk, Scottish Borders Scotland
Coordinates	55.5502°N 2.8471°W / 55.5502; -2.8471
Grid reference	NT466288
Platforms	1
Other information
Status	Disused
History
Original company	Selkirk and Galashiels Railway
Pre-grouping	North British Railway
Post-grouping	London and North Eastern Railway British Railways (Scottish Region)
Key dates
5 April 1856 (1856-04-05)	Opened
10 September 1951	Closed to passengers
2 November 1964 (1964-11-02)	Closed to goods

History

The station was opened on 5 April 1856 by the Selkirk and Galashiels Railway. It was situated at the end of Station Road. On the west side was the goods yard which had six sidings and a goods shed. To the north was an engine shed and on the north side was the signal box, which opened in 1893. Initially, there was only Forest Mill nearby but, by 1900, around twelve textile mills had opened in the vicinity to take advantage of the railways. A new stone-built station building was built across the course of the first 25 years of the station's lifespan. The engine shed closed in 1931. The station closed to passengers on 10 September 1951. but it remained open for excursions and goods traffic until 2 November 1964. A private siding remained for a short time. The station was demolished in 1971.

References

Preceding station		Disused railways		Following station
Lindean Line and station closed		Selkirk and Galashiels Railway		Terminus