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Kingsmuir railway station

Coordinates: 56°37′32″N 2°50′26″W / 56.6255°N 2.8406°W / 56.6255; -2.8406
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Kingsmuir
General information
LocationKingsmuir, Angus
Scotland
Coordinates56°37′32″N 2°50′26″W / 56.6255°N 2.8406°W / 56.6255; -2.8406
Grid referenceNO485485
Platforms1
Other information
StatusDisused
History
Original companyCaledonian Railway
Pre-groupingCaledonian Railway
Post-groupingLondon, Midland and Scottish Railway
Key dates
14 November 1870 (1870-11-14)Opened
10 January 1955 (1955-01-10)Closed

Kingsmuir railway station served the village of Kingsmuir, Angus, Scotland, from 1870 to 1955 on the Dundee and Forfar direct line.

History

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The station was opened on 14 November 1870 by the Caledonian Railway. To the south was the goods yard. It had a siding on the east side of the line and a signal box, which closed in 1932. The station closed on 10 January 1955.[1][2]

References

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  1. ^ Quick, M E (2002). Railway passenger stations in England, Scotland and Wales - a chronology. Richmond: Railway and Canal Historical Society. p. 250. OCLC 931112387.
  2. ^ Butt, R.V.J. (1995). The Directory of Railway Stations. Yeovil: Patrick Stephens Ltd. p. 134. ISBN 1-85260-508-1. R508.


Preceding station   Disused railways   Following station
Kirkbuddo
Line and station closed
  Caledonian Railway
Dundee and Forfar direct line
  Terminus