West Newport Station 1964, with its well tended flower tubs and platform garden.
East Newport rail tickets from 1965, and a luggage ticket from West Newport.
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.
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.
The viaduct that carried the railway line through the Tayfield EstateĀ 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 ...