Justinhaugh railway station

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Justinhaugh
General information
LocationJustinhaugh, Angus
Scotland
Coordinates 56°41′59″N2°52′52″W / 56.6998°N 2.881°W / 56.6998; -2.881
Grid reference NO461568
Platforms2
Other information
StatusDisused
History
Original company Caledonian Railway
Pre-groupingCaledonian Railway
Post-grouping London, Midland and Scottish Railway
Key dates
1 June 1895 (1895-06-01)Opened
4 August 1952 (1952-08-04)Closed
Location
Justinhaugh railway station

Justinhaugh railway station served the hamlet of Justinhaugh, Angus, Scotland, from 1895 to 1952 on the Forfar and Brechin Railway.

History

The station was opened on 1 June 1895 by the Caledonian Railway, although a pre-opening reference from 25 October 1894 erroneous called it Oathlaw. On the westbound platform was the station building, to the west was the goods yard and on the west side of the eastbound platform was the signal box. Inside the yard was the station cottage. The station closed on 4 August 1952. [1]

References

  1. Quick, M E (2002). Railway passenger stations in England, Scotland and Wales - a chronology. Richmond: Railway and Canal Historical Society. p. 243. OCLC   931112387.
Preceding stationDisused railwaysFollowing station
Terminus  Caledonian Railway
Forfar and Brechin Railway
  Tannadice
Line and station closed