Canonbie railway station served the village of Canonbie, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland from 1862 to 1967 on the Border Union Railway.
Canonbie | |
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 Canonbie station looking north about 1905 | |
| General information | |
| Location | Canonbie, Dumfries and Galloway Scotland |
| Coordinates | 55°05′05″N 2°55′51″W / 55.0848°N 2.9309°W |
| Grid reference | NY406771 |
| Platforms | 1 |
| Other information | |
| Status | Disused |
| History | |
| Original company | Border Union Railway |
| Pre-grouping | North British Railway |
| Post-grouping | LNER British Rail (Scottish Region) |
| Key dates | |
| 5 May 1862 | Opened as Canobie |
| 1 February 1904 | Name changed to Canonbie |
| 15 June 1964 | Closed to passengers |
| 18 September 1967 | Closed completely |
History edit
The station opened on 5 May 1862 (its first appearance in the Bradshaw timetable)[1] as Canobie by the Border Union Railway. The station was situated on the north side of the B6357. The station's name was changed to Canonbie on 1 February 1904. The goods yard consisted of a loop serving a two-level cattle dock. To the north was a timber goods shed. After closure to passengers on 15 June 1964, the station remained open to goods traffic until 18 September 1967.[2]
References edit
- ^ M E Quick, Railway Passenger Stations in England Scotland and Wales—A Chronology, The Railway and Canal Historical Society, 2002, p. 105
- ^ "Disused Stations: Canonbie". Disused Stations. Retrieved 20 May 2017.
External links edit
| Preceding station | Disused railways | Following station | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gilnockie Line and station closed |
North British Railway Border Union Railway |
Riddings Junction Line and station closed |