Kirkinch railway station

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Kirkinch
General information
Location Kirkinch, Angus
Scotland
Other information
StatusDisused
History
Original company Newtyle, Eassie and Glamiss Railway
Pre-grouping Scottish Midland Junction Railway
Key dates
4 June 1838 (1838-06-04)Opened
October 1847 (1847-10)Closed
Location
Kirkinch railway station

Kirkinch railway station served the village of Kirkinch, Angus, Scotland, from 1838 to 1847 on the Newtyle, Eassie and Glamiss Railway.

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History

The station opened on 4 June 1838 by the Newtyle, Eassie and Glamiss Railway. It was short-lived, only being open for 9 years before closing in October 1847. [1] [2]

References

  1. Quick, M E (2002). Railway passenger stations in England, Scotland and Wales - a chronology. Richmond: Railway and Canal Historical Society. p. 252. OCLC   931112387.
  2. Butt, R.V.J. (1995). The Directory of Railway Stations. Yeovil: Patrick Stephens Ltd. p. 136. ISBN   1-85260-508-1. R508.
Preceding stationDisused railwaysFollowing station
Meigle Junction
Line and station closed
  Newtyle, Eassie and Glamiss Railway   Leason Hill
Line and station closed

56°35′05″N3°07′29″W / 56.5848°N 3.1246°W / 56.5848; -3.1246