Winton
The site of the railway in 2005
General information
LocationNew Winton, East Lothian
Scotland
Coordinates55°55′21″N 2°54′35″W / 55.92251°N 2.90964°W / 55.92251; -2.90964
Platforms2
Other information
StatusDisused
History
Original companyNorth British Railway
Pre-groupingNorth British Railway
Post-groupingLondon and North Eastern Railway
Key dates
1 May 1872 (1872-05-01)Opened
1 July 1925 (1925-07-01)Closed

Winton railway station served the village of New Winton, East Lothian, Scotland, from 1872 to 1925 on the Macmerry Branch.

History

The station was opened on 1 May 1872 by the North British Railway. On the west platform was the station building, on the east side was the goods yard and on the north side was the signal box. The station closed on 1 July 1925.[1][2]

References

  1. Quick, M E (2002). Railway passenger stations in England, Scotland and Wales - a chronology. Richmond: Railway and Canal Historical Society. p. 460. OCLC 931112387.
  2. Butt, R.V.J. (1995). The Directory of Railway Stations. Yeovil: Patrick Stephens Ltd. p. 252. ISBN 1-85260-508-1. R508.
Preceding station   Disused railways   Following station
Macmerry
Line and station closed
  North British Railway
Macmerry Branch
  Ormiston
Line and station closed


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