Dronley railway station
Disused railway station in Dronley, Angus
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Dronley railway station served the village of Dronley, Angus, Scotland from 1860 to 1955 on the Dundee and Newtyle Railway.
Dronley | |||||
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Dronley railway station in 2022. Dronley Wood can be seen in the distance behind the fence. | |||||
| General information | |||||
| Location | Dronley, Angus Scotland | ||||
| Coordinates | 56°30′40″N 3°04′13″W | ||||
| Grid reference | NO342359 | ||||
| Platforms | 1 | ||||
| Other information | |||||
| Status | Disused | ||||
| History | |||||
Original company | Dundee and Newtyle Railway | ||||
| Pre-grouping | Caledonian Railway | ||||
| Post-grouping | London, Midland and Scottish Railway | ||||
| Key dates | |||||
| 16 October 1860 | Opened | ||||
| 10 January 1955 | Closed | ||||
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History
The station opened on 16 October 1860 by the Dundee and Newtyle Railway. The railway also passed through nearby Auchterhouse. There was a goods siding to the west. The station closed to both passengers and goods traffic on 10 January 1955.[1]
