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Fisherrow railway station

Coordinates: 55°56′42″N 3°04′04″W / 55.9449°N 3.0679°W / 55.9449; -3.0679
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Fisherrow
General information
LocationFisherrow, East Lothian
Scotland
Coordinates55°56′42″N 3°04′04″W / 55.9449°N 3.0679°W / 55.9449; -3.0679
Grid referenceNT334728
Other information
StatusDisused
History
Original companyEdinburgh and Dalkeith Railway
Key dates
1831 (1831)Opened
14 July 1847 (1847-07-14)Closed to passengers

Fisherrow railway station served the harbour of Fisherrow, East Lothian, Scotland from 1831 to 1847 on the Edinburgh and Dalkeith Railway.

History

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The station opened in 1831 by the Edinburgh and Dalkeith Railway. To the south was a depot that was originally a coal store but later sold merchandise for Fisherrow Harbour. The station closed to passengers on 14 July 1847.[1]

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. 173. OCLC 931112387.
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Preceding station Historical railways Following station
Niddrie
Line and station closed
  North British Railway
Edinburgh and Dalkeith Railway
  Terminus