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Dennyloanhead railway station

Coordinates: 55°59′37″N 3°55′35″W / 55.9936°N 3.9263°W / 55.9936; -3.9263
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Dennyloanhead
General information
LocationLongcroft, Falkirk
Scotland
Coordinates55°59′37″N 3°55′35″W / 55.9936°N 3.9263°W / 55.9936; -3.9263
Grid referenceNS799795
Platforms1
Other information
StatusDisused
History
Original companyKilsyth and Bonnybridge Railway
Pre-groupingNorth British Railway
Post-groupingLNER
Key dates
2 July 1888 (1888-07-02)Opened
1 February 1935 (1935-02-01)Closed

Dennyloanhead railway station served the village of Longcroft, Falkirk, Scotland from 1888 to 1935 on the Kilsyth and Bonnybridge Railway.

History

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The station opened 2 July 1888 by the Kilsyth and Bonnybridge Railway. The goods yard was on the east side as well as sidings that served Knowehead Colliery to the north. The station closed 1 February 1935.[1][2]

References

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  1. ^ Quick, M E (2002). Railway passenger stations in England, Scotland and Wales - a chronology. Richmond: Railway and Canal Historical Society. p. 144. OCLC 931112387.
  2. ^ Butt, R.V.J. (1995). The Directory of Railway Stations. Yeovil: Patrick Stephens Ltd. p. 78. ISBN 1-85260-508-1. R508.
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Preceding station   Disused railways   Following station
Banknock
Line and station closed
  Kilsyth and Bonnybridge Railway   Bonnybridge Central
Line and station closed