Knockando
The former platform and station building in 2015
General information
LocationKnockando, Moray
Scotland
Coordinates57°27′30″N 3°20′59″W / 57.4582°N 3.3497°W / 57.4582; -3.3497
Grid referenceNJ191416
Platforms2
Other information
StatusDisused
History
Original companyGreat North of Scotland Railway
Pre-groupingGreat North of Scotland Railway
Post-groupingLondon and North Eastern Railway
British Rail (Scottish Region)
Key dates
1 July 1899 (1899-07-01)Opened as Dalbeallie
1 May 1905Name changed to Knockando
18 October 1965 (1965-10-18)Closed
Listed Building – Category C(S)
Designated9 November 1987
Reference no.LB8502

Knockando railway station served the village of Knockando, Moray, Scotland, from 1899 to 1965 on the Strathspey Railway.

History

The station opened as Dalbeallie on 1 July 1899 by the Great North of Scotland Railway. To the north was a goods yard, to the west was Tamdhu Distillery and on the eastbound platforms were the station building and the signal box. The station's name was changed to Knockando on 1 May 1905[1] to avoid confusion with Dalbeattie. It closed on 18 October 1965.[2][3]

References

  1. ↑ 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. ISBN 978-1-85260-508-7. OCLC 60251199. OL 11956311M.
  2. ↑ Quick, M E (2002). Railway passenger stations in England, Scotland and Wales - a chronology. Richmond: Railway and Canal Historical Society. p. 254. OCLC 931112387.
  3. ↑ 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. ISBN 978-1-85260-508-7. OCLC 60251199. OL 11956311M.
Preceding station   Disused railways   Following station
Gibley's Cottages Halt
Line and station closed		   Great North of Scotland Railway
Strathspey Railway		   Blacksboat
Line and station closed
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