Kirkinch railway station

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Kirkinch
LocationKirkinch, Angus
Scotland
Other information
StatusDisused
History
Original companyNewtyle, Eassie and Glamiss Railway
Pre-groupingScottish Midland Junction Railway
Key dates
4 June 1838 (1838-06-04)Opened
1847 (1847)Closed

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

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 1847.[1] The level crossing survived until the line closed but the station cottage still survives.[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. ^ "RAILSCOT - Kirkinch". Railscot. Retrieved 21 October 2020.

External links[]

Preceding station   Disused railways   Following station
Meigle Junction
Line and station closed
  Newtyle, Eassie and Glamiss Railway   Leason Hill
Line and station closed

Coordinates: 56°35′05″N 3°07′29″W / 56.5848°N 3.1246°W / 56.5848; -3.1246


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