Fisherrow railway station explained

Fisherrow
Status:Disused
Borough:Fisherrow, East Lothian
Country:Scotland
Coordinates:55.9449°N -3.0679°W
Grid Name:Grid reference
Original:Edinburgh and Dalkeith Railway
Events:Opened
Events1:Closed to passengers

Fisherrow railway station served the harbour of Fisherrow, East Lothian, Scotland from 1831 to 1847 on the Edinburgh and Dalkeith Railway.

History

The station opened in 1831 by the Edinburgh and Dalkeith Railway. To the south was a depot that was originally a coal store but later sold merchandise for Fisherrow Harbour. The station closed to passengers on 14 July 1847.[1]

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. 173. 931112387.