Crook of Devon | |
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 The site of the station in 1991 | |
| Location | Crook of Devon, Kinross-shire Scotland |
| Other information | |
| Status | Disused |
| History | |
| Original company | Devon Valley Railway |
| Pre-grouping | North British Railway |
| Post-grouping | LNER British Railways (Scottish Region) |
| Key dates | |
| 1 May 1863 | Opened |
| 15 June 1964 | Closed |
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| Preceding station | Disused railways | Following station | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rumbling Bridge Line and station closed | Devon Valley Railway | Balado Line and station closed |
Coordinates: 56°11′03″N3°33′08″W / 56.1842°N 3.5521°W
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