Pitlochry Station looking north, 1953

Pitlochry Station looking north, 1953

ID: PC_HRS_STATIONS_001_1181 DESCRIPTION: A view of Pitlochry Station looking north, taken in 1953. Pitlochry station was opened by the Inverness and Perth Junction Railway (I&PJR) in June 1863. The I&PJR was one of the companies which merged to form the Highland Railway in 1865. It is still served by regular passenger services although it was closed to goods traffic in June 1983. It is a two platform station with a passing loop. The goods shed has been demolished but a siding remains. The station retains its fine main buildings, footbridge, north signal box and wooden platform extensions to the south end. PLACENAME: Pitlochry OLD COUNTY/PARISH: PERTH: Moulin DATE OF IMAGE: 1953 PERIOD: 1950s SOURCE: Highland Railway Society COLLECTION: Highland Railway Society - Stations Asset ID: 27835 KEYWORDS: