Kingsmuir railway station

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Kingsmuir
Location Kingsmuir, Angus
Scotland
Coordinates 56°37′32″N2°50′26″W / 56.6255°N 2.8406°W / 56.6255; -2.8406 Coordinates: 56°37′32″N2°50′26″W / 56.6255°N 2.8406°W / 56.6255; -2.8406
Grid reference NO485485
Platforms1
Other information
StatusDisused
History
Original company Caledonian Railway
Pre-groupingCaledonian Railway
Post-grouping London, Midland and Scottish Railway
Key dates
14 November 1870 (1870-11-14)Opened
10 January 1955 (1955-01-10)Closed

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

History

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] A house now occupies the site. [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. 250. OCLC   931112387.
  2. "RAILSCOT - Kingsmuir". Railscot. Retrieved 25 January 2022.
Preceding station Disused railways Following station
Kirkbuddo
Line and station closed
  Caledonian Railway
Dundee and Forfar direct line
 Terminus