Lesmahagow railway station

Lesmahagow
General information
LocationLesmahagow, South Lanarkshire
Scotland
Platforms1
Other information
StatusDisused
History
Original companyCaledonian Railway
Post-groupingLondon, Midland and Scottish Railway
British Rail (Scottish Region)
Key dates
1 July 1905 (1905-07-01)Opened
4 October 1965 (1965-10-04)Closed
Location

Lesmahagow railway station served the town of Lesmahagow, South Lanarkshire, Scotland, from 1866 to 1965 on the Blackwood Junction to Alton Heights Junction Line.

History

The station was opened on 1 July 1905 by the Caledonian Railway. On the west side of the station was the large goods yard. An option was available for a second platform but it was never built. It closed on 4 October 1965.[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. 263. OCLC 931112387.
  2. ^ Butt, R.V.J. (1995). The Directory of Railway Stations. Yeovil: Patrick Stephens Ltd. p. 141. ISBN 1-85260-508-1. R508.
Preceding station   Disused railways   Following station
Blackwood
Line and station closed 		  Caledonian Railway
Blackwood Junction to Alton Heights Junction Line 		  Alton Heights Junction
Line and station closed

55°38′35″N 3°53′15″W / 55.643020°N 3.887472°W / 55.643020; -3.887472

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