Loth railway station
Loth railway station served the hamlet of Lothbeg, in the historical county of Sutherland, Scotland, from 1871 to 1960 on the Duke of Sutherland's Railway.
Loth | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Location | Lothbeg, Sutherland Scotland |
| Coordinates | 58.0676°N 3.7686°W |
| Grid reference | NC957100 |
| Platforms | 1 |
| Other information | |
| Status | Disused |
| History | |
| Original company | Duke of Sutherland's Railway |
| Pre-grouping | Highland Railway |
| Post-grouping | London, Midland and Scottish Railway British Railways (Scottish Region) |
| Key dates | |
| 19 June 1871 | Opened |
| 13 June 1960 | Closed |
History
The station was opened on 19 June 1871 by the Duke of Sutherland's Railway. It had a signal box and a goods yard to the south. The station closed on 13 June 1960.[1] The station House still stands.[2]
References
- Butt, R.V.J. (1995). The Directory of Railway Stations. Yeovil: Patrick Stephens Ltd. p. 147. ISBN 1-85260-508-1. R508.
- "RAILSCOT - Loth". Railscot. Retrieved 17 February 2022.
| Preceding station | Historical railways | Following station | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helmsdale Line and station open |
Duke of Sutherland's Railway | Brora Line and station open | ||
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