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Revision as of 11:15, 22 April 2009
History
Dava railway station was opened in 1864, on the Inverness and Perth Junction Railway, one year after the route was opened.
| Preceding station | Historical railways | Following station | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunphail Line and Station closed |
Inverness and Perth Junction Railway | Castle Grant platform Line and Station closed | ||
Station layout
The station layout was double platform (including passing loop).
There was a standard Highland Railway overbridge connecting the platforms, at the north end of the platforms.
Goods siding
Station location
The station was located in sparsely populated farmland, along a dirt track near the junction of the A939 and A940. The surrounding area is wild moorland (The Dava muir).
Closure
Good services at Dava were first to end, the date of closure was 27 Jan 1964. A passenger service continued until 18 Oct 1965, when the station closed completely.
Remains
The station building, stationmaster's house and platforms still remain.
The standard overbridge no longer exists.