Polton railway station explained

Polton
Status:Disused
Borough:Polton, Midlothian
Country:Scotland
Coordinates:55.8712°N -3.1382°W
Grid Name:Grid reference
Platforms:1
Original:Esk Valley Railway
Pregroup:North British Railway
Postgroup:London and North Eastern Railway
British Railways (Scottish Region)
Events:Opened
Years1:10 September 1951
Events1:Closed to passengers
Events2:Closed completely

Polton railway station served the village of Polton, Midlothian, Scotland from 1867 to 1964 on the Esk Valley Railway.

History

The station opened on 15 April 1867 by the Esk Valley Railway. It was situated on the east side of Polton Road. The moderately sized goods yard had three sidings, one stabling a locomotive when required due to there being no engine shed. There was also a private siding for Springfield Paper Mill to the west of the station. A second private siding served Polton Mill to the north and a third siding served Kevock Mill on the up side of the line. The station closed to passengers on 10 September 1951[1] and closed to goods traffic, along with the line, on 18 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. 345. 931112387.
  2. Web site: Disused Stations: Polton. Disused Stations. 6 June 2017.