Marykirk railway station explained

Marykirk
Status:Disused
Borough:Marykirk, Kincardineshire
Country:Scotland
Platforms:2
Original:Aberdeen Railway
Pregroup:Aberdeen Railway
Caledonian Railway
Postgroup:London, Midland and Scottish Railway
Events:Opened
Events1:Closed

Marykirk railway station served the village of Marykirk, Kincardineshire, Scotland from 1849 to 1956 on the Aberdeen Railway.

History

The station opened on 1 November 1849 by the Aberdeen Railway. To the north was a goods shed which was on the west of the line. The station closed to both passengers and goods traffic on 11 June 1956.[1] [2]

External links

56.7988°N -2.5122°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. 275. 931112387.
  2. Book: Butt, R.V.J.. The Directory of Railway Stations. 1995. Patrick Stephens Ltd. Yeovil. 1-85260-508-1. R508. 156.