Bridge of Dun railway station

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Bridge of Dun

Bridge of Dun Railway Station, May 2005

Location

Place

Bridge of Dun

Local authority

Angus

Operations

Managed by

Caledonian Railway (Brechin)

Platforms in use

History

1 February 1848

Opened by the Aberdeen Railway

4 September 1967

Closed

1993

Re-opened by Caledonian Railway (Brechin)

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Bridge of Dun is a privately owned station in Angus, and home to LMS Ivatt Class 2 2-6-0 No. 46464. The adjacent platforms and line are independently operated as a preserved railway by the Caledonian Railway (Brechin) Ltd., which operates many interesting diesels including two Sulzer 6lda beasts, 26014 and 27024

[edit] History

The station was originally opened by the Aberdeen Railway, on the what became the northern stage of the Caledonian Railway Route to the North from London to Aberdeen.