Glenesk railway station
Glenesk railway station served the village of Glenesk, Midothian, Scotland, from 1855 to 1874 on the Dalkeith branch of the Waverley Route.
Glenesk | |
|---|---|
 The site of the station, now occupied by a hotel, in 2005 | |
| General information | |
| Location | Glenesk, Midlothian Scotland |
| Coordinates | 55.8914°N 3.0828°W |
| Grid reference | NT323670 |
| Platforms | 2 |
| Other information | |
| Status | Disused |
| History | |
| Original company | North British Railway |
| Pre-grouping | North British Railway |
| Key dates | |
| October 1855 | Opened |
| 1 November 1874 | Closed |
History
The station was opened in 1855 by the North British Railway. It was known as Glenesk Junction in some timetables. It was located as a junction on the Waverley Line with the Dalkeith branch. There were no goods facilities, but there were private sidings located to the north of the station which served Glenesk Colliery Railway. The tracks went over the Glenesk Viaduct, which is still open today. The station closed on 1 November 1874,[1] although it was classed as an unadvertised use until 1886.[2]
References
- Quick, M E (2002). Railway passenger stations in England, Scotland and Wales – a chronology. Richmond: Railway and Canal Historical Society. p. 198. OCLC 931112387.
- "Disused Stations: Glenesk". Disused Stations. Retrieved 6 February 2017.
External links
| Preceding station | Historical railways | Following station | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheriffhall Line open, station closed |
North British Railway Waverley Route |
Dalkeith Line and station closed | ||
| Sheriffhall Line open, station closed |
North British Railway Waverley Route |
Lasswade Road Line open, station closed | ||
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