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Loth railway station

Coordinates: 58°04′03″N 3°46′07″W / 58.0676°N 3.7686°W / 58.0676; -3.7686
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Loth
General information
LocationLothbeg, Sutherland
Scotland
Coordinates58°04′03″N 3°46′07″W / 58.0676°N 3.7686°W / 58.0676; -3.7686
Grid referenceNC957100
Platforms1
Other information
StatusDisused
History
Original companyDuke of Sutherland's Railway
Pre-groupingHighland Railway
Post-groupingLondon, Midland and Scottish Railway
British Railways (Scottish Region)
Key dates
19 June 1871 (1871-06-19)Opened
13 June 1960 (1960-06-13)Closed

Loth railway station served the hamlet of Lothbeg, in the historical county of Sutherland, Scotland, from 1871 to 1960 on the Duke of Sutherland's Railway.

History

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The station was opened on 19 June 1871 by the Duke of Sutherland's Railway. It had a signal box and a goods yard to the south. The station closed on 13 June 1960.[1]

References

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  1. ^ Butt, R.V.J. (1995). The Directory of Railway Stations. Yeovil: Patrick Stephens Ltd. p. 147. ISBN 1-85260-508-1. R508.
Preceding station Historical railways Following station
Helmsdale
Line and station open
  Duke of Sutherland's Railway   Brora
Line and station open