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Dysart railway station, Fife

Coordinates: 56°07′42″N 3°07′34″W / 56.1282°N 3.1261°W / 56.1282; -3.1261
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Dysart
The site of the goods yard in 2009
General information
LocationDysart, Fife
Scotland
Coordinates56°07′42″N 3°07′34″W / 56.1282°N 3.1261°W / 56.1282; -3.1261
Grid referenceNT301934
Platforms2
Other information
StatusDisused
History
Original companyEdinburgh and Northern Railway
Pre-groupingNorth British Railway
Post-groupingLNER
British Rail (Scottish Region)
Key dates
20 September 1847 (1847-09-20)Opened
6 October 1969 (1969-10-06)Closed

Dysart railway station served the burgh of Dysart, Fife, Scotland from 1847 to 1969 on the Edinburgh and Northern Railway.

History

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The station opened on 20 September 1847 by the Edinburgh and Northern Railway. The goods yard was to the east and the signal box was to the northwest, opposite sidings which served Frances Colliery. The station closed on 6 October 1969.[1]

Preceding station Historical railways Following station
Thornton Junction
Line open, station closed
  North British Railway
Edinburgh and Northern Railway
  Sinclairtown
Line open, station closed

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. 155. OCLC 931112387.