Leslie railway station

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Leslie
General information
Location Leslie, Fife
Scotland
Coordinates 56°11′52″N3°13′08″W / 56.1977°N 3.219°W / 56.1977; -3.219 Coordinates: 56°11′52″N3°13′08″W / 56.1977°N 3.219°W / 56.1977; -3.219
Grid reference NO244012
Platforms1
Other information
StatusDisused
History
Original company Leslie Railway
Pre-grouping North British Railway
Post-grouping London and North Eastern Railway
Key dates
1 February 1861 (1861-02-01)Opened
4 January 1932 (1932-01-04)Closed

Leslie railway station served the village of Leslie, Fife, Scotland, from 1861 to 1932 on the Leslie Railway.

History

The station was opened on 1 February 1861 by the Leslie Railway. To the south was the goods shed, the goods yard being further to the south. It also has an exchange yard near the junction. Fettykill Paper Mill was served by trains reversing from Markinch. On the south side of the line was the signal box, which opened in 1891. It closed in 1926. The station closed on 4 January 1932. [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. 263. OCLC   931112387.
  2. Butt, R.V.J. (1995). The Directory of Railway Stations. Yeovil: Patrick Stephens Ltd. p. 141. ISBN   1-85260-508-1. R508.
Preceding station Disused railways Following station
Markinch
Line and station closed
  Leslie Railway  Terminus