Lindean railway station explained

Lindean
Status:Disused
Borough:Lindean, Scottish Borders
Country:Scotland
Coordinates:55.5732°N -2.8178°W
Grid Name:Grid reference
Platforms:1
Original:Selkirk and Galashiels Railway
Pregroup:North British Railway
Postgroup:London and North Eastern Railway
Events:Opened
Years1:10 September 1951
Events1:Closed to passengers
Events2:Closed to goods

Lindean railway station served the village of Lindean, Scottish Borders, Scotland, from 1856 to 1964 on the Selkirk and Galashiels Railway.

History

The station was opened on 5 April 1856 by the Selkirk and Galashiels Railway. To the west was Lindean Mill and to the east were two sidings. The level crossing was controlled by a ground frame. A few yards away from the platform was the stationmaster's house and behind the platform was a railway cottage. The station closed to passengers on 10 September 1951[1] but remained open for goods traffic. It was downgraded to an unstaffed public delivery siding on 13 September 1954. The platform was reduced to a mound and was demolished in 1961. The station closed to goods on 23 May 1964.[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. 265. 931112387.
  2. Web site: Disused Stations: Lindean Station. Disused Stations. 12 February 2022.