South Queensferry railway station served the town of South Queensferry, Edinburgh, Scotland from 1868 to 1929 on the South Queensferry Branch.
South Queensferry | |
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General information | |
Standort | South Queensferry, Edinburgh Scotland |
Platforms | 1 |
Other information | |
Status | Disused |
History | |
Original company | North British Railway |
Pre-grouping | North British Railway |
Post-grouping | London and North Eastern Railway |
Key dates | |
1 June 1868 | Opened |
2 September 1878 | Resited |
5 March 1890 | Closed |
1 December 1919 | Reopened as South Queensferry Halt |
14 January 1929 | Closed |
History
editFirst station
editThe station opened on 1 June 1868 by the North British Railway. To the north was the goods yard. The first station closed and was relocated when the line was extended to Port Edgar on 2 September 1878. It became a goods yard.
Second station
editThis station replaced the former terminus on 2 September 1878. It closed on 5 March 1890 but reopened on 1 December 1919 but as South Queensferry Halt. To the east was a siding. It closed permanently on 14 January 1929. [1]
References
editExternal links
editPreceding station | Disused railways | Following station | ||
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Dalmeny only from 1866-1890 Dalmeny station or Kirkliston Line and stations closed |
North British Railway South Queensferry Branch |
New Halls Line and station closed |
55°59′20″N 3°23′46″W / 55.9888°N 3.3960°W