Orton Junction
Opened in 1858, Closed in 1866 and lifted in 1907, this is the trackbed of the Orton to Rothes line. Once the direct Elgin to Rothes line opened in 1862, the line via Orton was surplus to requirements. It had been problematic, relationship wise, since the start with Morayshire Railway and the Inverness Junction and Aberdeen Railway, who's line was used between Elgin and Orton - not getting on at all. Behind the trees in the background is the Aberdeen to Inverness line, this point being 50 or so metres to the west of the single tracked Spey Viaduct.
Location: Orton Junction (former)
Original line: Morayshire Railway
Photographer: Caleb Abbott
Contact photographer: Caleb Abbott
Date: 02/10/2018
Image number: 65989
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