Scotch Dyke railway station
Scotch Dyke | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Location | Scottish Borders |
| Platforms | 2 |
| History | |
| Original company | Border Union Railway |
| Pre-grouping | North British Railway |
| Post-grouping | LNER |
| Key dates | |
| 25 October 1861 | Closed |
Scotch Dyke railway station was a railway station in the Scottish Borders, close to the Scot's Dike, the traditional border with England, although the Longtown station is between this station and the present border.
History
THe station was opened on 25 October 1861 by the Border Union Railway as 'Scotsdyke' and later renamed 'Scotch Dyke'. The station closed on 2 May 1949.
It was a two-platform station with a level crossing to its north.
Today (2006) the former station retains its building and platforms. The canopy of the building has a script reading "Speed and comfort by rail" with its 'British Railways' logo.[1]
| Preceding station | Historical railways | Following station | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longtown | North British Railway |
Riddings | ||