A painting by Helen Wallace of the railway bridge over Cupar Road just before the small turn-off leading up to dual carriageway. The bridge carried the line from East Newport into Tayfield estate, and it was demolished in 1980s.
Large crowds at East Newport Station waiting for the return train to Dundee after picnicking at Windmill Park.
Two views of the dilapidated platform shelter on the 'up' side of the line, a couple of years after closure.
Two views from 1971 of a very dilapidated station building at East Newport, two years after its closure in May 1969.
This postcard shows East Newport Station, probably in the early 1900s.
Postcard showing view of East Newport Station with the footbridge and the view down Station Brae.
Extensive railway sidings at East Newport station. Two coal companies had their bases there.
The earliest known image of East Newport station, probably not long after the railway opened in 1879. No other buildings to be seen, but that would soon change as a result of the arrival of the railway.
Painting of East Station, Newport-on-Tay by Helen Wallace.
Some 60 or more years separate these two photographs taken from almost identical locations at East Newport Station, probably around early 1900s and 1970.
Model of East Newport Railway Station created for 2016 Old Newport Exhibition. Spot the level crossing, footbridge, phone box, station building, railway carriage on platform, two coal merchants, sidings, signal box and up platform shelter. A very realistic representation!
Tremendous view of the 12.28 train from Dundee to Tayport on 21 September 1963, leaving East Newport station. Image directly in front of the present day Craighead care home. Just visible on the right are the chimneys of Craighead Road.
The viaduct that carried the railway line through the Tayfield Estate comprised four spans on three columns. It was removed soon after the line closed. Picture 1 shows the series of supports that carried the viaduct, 2 the present day retaining wall at the other side of the gap, and 3 is a rare view ...
Goods wagons in an otherwise deserted 1960s evening view of East Newport Station. The raised signal on the right indicates that the line to Tayport is clear, and smoke from the ferry B L Nairn drifts over the river.
Steam locomotive 64577 at East Newport Station, photographed in November 1965. This engine was built in 1918 by the North British Locomotive Company in Glasgow, only being based at Dundee from January 1963. It was withdrawn from service in August 1966 and scrapped at Motherwell Machinery & Scrap, Inslow Works, Wishaw four months later. Thanks to ...
Key that opened the gates of the level crossing at East Newport station.
A very early view of East Newport station with staff lined up on platform. Probably 1890s.
A wintry view of an abandoned and derelict East Newport station after its closure in May 1969.
A lovely clear photograph of East Newport station and the view towards the rail bridge, taken before the footbridge was erected in 1902. There is still much open space on either side of Station Road, and in the distance the Mars training ship can be seen.
Painting of East Newport station by Helen Wallace.
A wet and dismal day at East Newport. This photograph is from November 1965. The wooden steps are ready at the edge of the platform for the arrival of the next train. In 1952 there were 22 trains each way each day on the line. In the background can be seen the canopies of the ...
An almost deserted East Newport Station in November 1965.
Memories of East Newport station from David Sutherland. Living in Norwood, we looked out on the station – it was often interesting, and noisy, especially in the time before diesel replaced steam. Most of the trains were pulled by BR 2-6-4 tank engines. My dad taught in Dundee art college, and often gave evening classes, so he made good use ...