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Lesmahagow railway station

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

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

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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

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  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.
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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