West Newport Station 1964, with its well tended flower tubs and platform garden.
A clear view of West Newport Station. On the river is the submarine support vessel Vulcan, which dates this to pre-World War I. Behind the station on the left is Balmore and central, Kinbrae House.
Three photographs probably from 1974, showing the fire that destroyed most of what remained of West Newport Station, a few years after its closure in 1969.
East Newport rail tickets from 1965, and a luggage ticket from West Newport.
Newport Railway timetable showing trains between Dundee and Tayport. In 1956 there were 22 trains each way each day.
West Newport station was known for its lovely floral displays and hanging baskets. This is the green-fingered stationmaster, Chris Anderson, tending his roses.
Green-fingered stationmaster Chris Anderson, who was responsible for West Newport station winning prizes in the Best Kept Station competition, receives an award for his efforts from Provost Smith.
Steam train approaching West Newport station 1967.
West Newport station in 1955.
An early view of West Newport Station in snow.
An early view of West Newport Station.
Diesel train heading through West Newport.
Happy passengers at West Newport. Everyone knew everyone else on the train.
Platform sign for West Newport station 1964. New Kinbrae houses in the foreground, and the ferry leaving the pier. The temporary bridge spans the river, and the first columns can be seen on the left.
A derelict West Newport station after its closure in May 1969.
An amusing little newspaper snippet. Willie Rankine was a frequent newspaper contributor on matters of local history. William Dowie, referred to in the article, was railway porter from 1890 until the 1920s. At a guess the article might date from the 1970s.
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 ...
