Knockando House Halt railway station

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Knockando House Halt
General information
LocationKnockando, Moray
Scotland
Platforms1
Other information
StatusDisused
History
Original companyGreat North of Scotland Railway
Pre-groupingGreat North of Scotland Railway
Post-groupingLNER
British Rail (Scottish Region)
Key dates
1 September 1869 (1869-09-01)Opened as Knockando
1 May 1905Opened as Knockando House Platform
?Name changed to Knockando House Halt
18 October 1965 (1965-10-18)Closed

Knockando House Halt railway station served the village of Knockando, Moray, Scotland from 1869 to 1965 by the Strathspey Railway.

History[edit]

The station was a private station, serving Knockando House, opening as Knockando on 1 September 1869 by the Great North of Scotland Railway. Its name was changed to Knockando House Platform on 1 May 1905 and later changing to Knockando House Halt. It was closed on 18 October 1965.[1][2]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Quick, M. E. (2002). Railway passenger stations in England, Scotland and Wales – a chronology. Richmond: Railway and Canal Historical Society. p. 254. OCLC 931112387.
  2. ^ Butt, R.V.J. (1995). The Directory of Railway Stations. Yeovil: Patrick Stephens Ltd. p. 137. ISBN 1-85260-508-1. R508.

External links[edit]

Preceding station Historical railways Following station
Imperial Cottages Halt
Line and station closed
  Great North of Scotland Railway
Strathspey Railway
  Gibley's Cottages Halt
Line and station closed