Gifford railway station

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Gifford
Former railway line, Gifford (2) (geograph 3280532).jpg
The site of the line and station in 2013
General information
Location Gifford, East Lothian
Scotland
Coordinates 55°54′19″N2°45′15″W / 55.9052°N 2.7541°W / 55.9052; -2.7541 Coordinates: 55°54′19″N2°45′15″W / 55.9052°N 2.7541°W / 55.9052; -2.7541
Grid reference NT529682
Platforms1
Other information
StatusDisused
History
Original company North British Railway
Pre-groupingNorth British Railway
Post-grouping London and North Eastern Railway
Key dates
14 October 1901 (1901-10-14)Opened
3 April 1933 (1933-04-03)Closed

Gifford railway station served the village of Gifford, East Lothian, Scotland, from 1901 to 1933 on the Macmerry Branch.

History

The station was opened on 14 October 1901 by the North British Railway. To the south was the station building, on the west side were two sidings and ok the south side was a railway cottage. The station closed on 3 April 1933. [1] [2]

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References

  1. Quick, M E (2002). Railway passenger stations in England, Scotland and Wales - a chronology. Richmond: Railway and Canal Historical Society. p. 194. OCLC   931112387.
  2. Butt, R.V.J. (1995). The Directory of Railway Stations. Yeovil: Patrick Stephens Ltd. p. 102. ISBN   1-85260-508-1. R508.
Preceding station Disused railways Following station
Terminus  North British Railway
Macmerry Branch
  Humbie
Line and station closed