Redcastle railway station
Redcastle | |
|---|---|
 The site of the station in 2007 | |
| General information | |
| Location | Killearnan, Ross and Cromarty Scotland |
| Coordinates | 57°31′40″N 4°22′09″W / 57.5278°N 4.3691°W |
| Grid reference | NH582511 |
| Platforms | 1 |
| Other information | |
| Status | Disused |
| History | |
| Original company | Highland Railway |
| Pre-grouping | Highland Railway |
| Post-grouping | London, Midland and Scottish Railway |
| Key dates | |
| 1 February 1894 | Opened |
| 1 October 1951 | Closed |
Redcastle railway station served the parish of Killearnan, Ross and Cromarty, Scotland, from 1894 to 1951 on the Fortrose Branch.
History
The station was opened on 1 February 1894 by the Highland Railway. At the east end was the goods yard, which had a goods shed and a loading bank. The station closed on 1 October 1951.[1][2]
References
- ^ Quick, M E (2002). Railway passenger stations in England, Scotland and Wales - a chronology. Richmond: Railway and Canal Historical Society. p. 360. OCLC 931112387.
- ^ Butt, R. V. J. (October 1995). The Directory of Railway Stations: details every public and private passenger station, halt, platform and stopping place, past and present (1st ed.). Sparkford: Patrick Stephens Ltd. p. 195. ISBN 978-1-85260-508-7. OCLC 60251199. OL 11956311M.
| Preceding station | Disused railways | Following station | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allangrange Line and station closed |
Highland Railway Fortrose Branch |
Muir of Ord Line closed, station open |
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