Washington (Tayside) railway station

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Washington
Location Washington, Perth and Kinross
Scotland
Other information
StatusDisused
History
Original company Newtyle and Coupar Angus Railway
Pre-grouping Scottish Midland Junction Railway
Key dates
24 February 1837 (1837-02-24)Opened
8 September 1847 (1847-09-08)Closed

Washington railway station served the village of Washington, Perth and Kinross, Scotland, from 1837 to 1847 on the Scottish Midland Junction Railway.

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History

The station opened on 24 February 1837 by the Newtyle and Coupar Angus Railway. It was short-lived, closing after 10 years on 8 September 1847 when the track was doubled. [1] A siding remained on the north side of the line but it closed in 1900. [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. 442. OCLC   931112387.
  2. "RAILSCOT - Washington [N and CAR]". Railscot. Retrieved 18 October 2020.
Preceding station Disused railways Following station
Alyth Junction
Line and station closed
  Scottish Midland Junction Railway   Ardler
Line and station closed

Coordinates: 56°33′48″N3°11′43″W / 56.5633°N 3.1953°W / 56.5633; -3.1953