Leith Central
This photograph is published in 'The Scottish Railway Scene 1973-2020' by John Kirk, published by Pen & Sword.
This picture is one that I didn’t realise that I had. It is taken from the north side of ‘Arthur’s Seat’ and looks out across the Forth to Fife. We can see some parts of Leith Docks where Ocean Terminal is now and where the Royal yacht Britannia is moored. In the foreground is Easter Road Stadium, home of Hibernian FC. The stadium has been completely rebuilt since this picture was taken and there used to be a station to allow fans to be taken by train almost directly there. However, the main feature of the picture and demonstrating the sheer size of the building is Leith Central Station. Quite why such a large station was thought necessary isn’t at all clear. It was never used to its capacity and when passenger services ceased it was used for coaching stock and then diesel multiple units and shunting locomotives as a depot, coded 64H. The station is long demolished, but this scene provides a fascinating look at the structure from a distance.
The photograph is courtesy of Pen & Sword.
Location: Leith Central (former)
Original line: Leith Central Branch (North British Railway)
Photographer: John Kirk
Contact photographer: John Kirk
Image number: 86186
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