Knockando House Halt railway station

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Knockando House Halt
Location Knockando, Moray
Scotland
Platforms1
Other information
StatusDisused
History
Original company Great North of Scotland Railway
Pre-grouping Great North of Scotland Railway
Post-grouping LNER
British Rail (Scottish Region)
Key dates
1863 (1863)Opened
1965 (1965)Closed

Knockando House Halt railway station served the village of Knockando, Moray, Scotland from 1863 to 1965 by the Strathspey Railway.

Contents

History

The station was a private station, serving Knockando House, opened in 1863 by the Great North of Scotland Railway. It was closed in 1965. The platform still survives. [1]

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References

  1. "RAILSCOT - Knockando House Halt". Railscot. Retrieved 19 August 2019.
Preceding station Historical railways Following station
Imperial Cottages Halt
Line and station closed
  Great North of Scotland Railway
Strathspey Railway
  Gibley's Cottages Halt
Line and station closed