Pencaitland railway station explained

Pencaitland
Status:Disused
Borough:Pencaitland, East Lothian
Country:Scotland
Coordinates:55.9073°N -2.9026°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

Pencaitland railway station served the village of Pencaitland, East Lothian, Scotland, from 1901 to 1933 on the Macmerry Branch.

History

The station was opened on 14 October 1901 by the North British Railway. To the north was a goods yard, its two sidings and to the west was a railway cottage. The station closed 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. 335. 931112387.
  2. Book: Butt, R.V.J.. The Directory of Railway Stations. 1995. Patrick Stephens Ltd. Yeovil. 1-85260-508-1. R508. 182.