Kinfauns railway station explained

Kinfauns
Status:Disused
Borough:Kinfauns, Perthshire
Country:Scotland
Platforms:2
Original:Dundee and Perth Railway
Pregroup:Caledonian Railway
Postgroup:London, Midland and Scottish Railway
Events:Opened
Events1:Closed

Kinfauns railway station served the village of Kinfauns, Perthshire, Scotland, from 1847 to 1950 on the Dundee and Perth Railway.

History

The station opened on 24 May 1847 by the Dundee and Perth Railway. The goods yard was to the northeast. The station closed to both passengers and goods traffic on 2 January 1950.[1] [2]

References

56.3822°N -3.3653°W

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. 237. 931112387.
  2. Book: Butt, R.V.J.. The Directory of Railway Stations. 1995. Patrick Stephens Ltd. Yeovil. 1-85260-508-1. R508. 133.