Ormiston railway station, Scotland explained

Ormiston
Status:Disused
Borough:Ormiston, East Lothian
Country:Scotland
Coordinates:55.9171°N -2.9354°W
Grid Name:Grid reference
Platforms:1
Original:North British Railway
Pregroup:North British Railway
Postgroup:London and North Eastern Railway
Events:Opened
Events1:Closed

Ormiston railway station served the village of Ormiston, East Lothian, Scotland, from 1872 to 1933 on the Macmerry Branch.

History

The station was opened on 1 May 1872 by the North British Railway, although it opened earlier to goods in 1867. On the west side was a loading bank, on the south side was Ormiston Junction signal box, which opened in 1901 and closed in 1956, to the north was the goods yard and further to the north was Ormiston Station Colliery. The station closed to passengers on 3 April 1933.[1] [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. 328. 931112387.
  2. Book: Butt, R.V.J.. The Directory of Railway Stations. 1995. Patrick Stephens Ltd. Yeovil. 1-85260-508-1. R508. 178.