Davidson's Mains railway station explained

Davidson's Mains
Status:Disused
Borough:Davidson's Mains, Edinburgh
Country:Scotland
Coordinates:55.9662°N -3.277°W
Grid Name:Grid reference
Platforms:2
Original:Caledonian Railway
Postgroup:London, Midland and Scottish Railway
British Railways (Scottish Region)
Events:Opened as Barnton Gate
Years1:1 April 1903
Events1:Name changed to Davidson's Mains
Events2:Closed

Davidson's Mains railway station served the district of Davidson's Mains, Edinburgh, Scotland from 1894 to 1951 on the Barnton Branch.

History

The station opened as Barnton Gate on 1 March 1894 by the Caledonian Railway. The station's name was changed to Davidson's Mains on 1 April 1903. To the southeast was Davidson's Mains Goods Yard. It was located next to Barnton House instead of Davidson's Mains, which was to the southeast. The station closed on 7 May 1951[1] along with the line. The site is now housing.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Quick, M E. Railway passenger stations in England, Scotland and Wales - a chronology. 2002. Railway and Canal Historical Society. Richmond. 142. 931112387.
  2. Web site: Edinburgh, Davidson's Mains, Railway Station. Canmore. 26 November 2019.