The train carrying Windmill Park picnickers ready to leave East Newport Station on its return to Dundee.
Newport Railway timetable showing trains between Dundee and Tayport. In 1956 there were 22 trains each way each day.
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.
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!
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 ...
Key that opened the gates of the level crossing at East Newport station.
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 ...