West Helmsdale railway station
West Helmsdale railway station served the settlement of West Helmsdale, in the historical county of Sutherland, from 1870 to 1871 on the Duke of Sutherland's Railway.
West Helmsdale | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Location | West Helmsdale, Sutherland Scotland |
| Coordinates | 58.1062°N 3.6686°W |
| Grid reference | ND017142 |
| Platforms | 1 |
| Other information | |
| Status | Disused |
| History | |
| Original company | Duke of Sutherland's Railway |
| Pre-grouping | Duke of Sutherland's Railway |
| Key dates | |
| 1 November 1870 | Opened |
| 19 June 1871 | Closed |
History
The station was opened on 1 November 1870 by the Duke of Sutherland's Railway. It was a short-lived terminus, being replaced by Loth on 19 June 1871.[1][2]
References
- Quick, M E (2002). Railway passenger stations in England, Scotland and Wales - a chronology. Richmond: Railway and Canal Historical Society. p. 448. 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. 245. ISBN 978-1-85260-508-7. OCLC 60251199. OL 11956311M.
| Preceding station | Historical railways | Following station | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terminus | Duke of Sutherland's Railway | Dunrobin Castle Line and station open | ||
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